How far is Milford, MI from Taylor, MI?

The driving distance from Milford, MI to Taylor, MI is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.64 mi
00h 48m
Flight
29.61 mi
47.66 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.61 mi
Kilometers
47.66 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.64 mi
Kilometers
70.23 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylor
Thu, Oct 15, 4:06 PM EDT
Return by in Milford
Thu, Oct 15, 4:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-10-15T15:18
Arrive Taylor
Thu, Oct 15, 4:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Plymouth
MI

City in Wayne County, in the U.

From Milford
21.8 mi
00h 24m
To Taylor
21.9 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph ESE
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Milford and Taylor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milford and Taylor.

  1. 1

    Start on Union Street

    1504 ft · 53 sec · Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    100 m · 18 sec · Liberty Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1502 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Huron Street

    1289 ft · 44 sec · West Huron Street

  5. 5

    Continue on General Motors Road

    1798 ft · 1 min · General Motors Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Milford Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · South Milford Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1980 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo

    2832 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2422 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    18.6 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit

    1942 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Metro Airport, Detroit

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Ecorse Road

    1783 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Ecorse Road

    1803 ft · 41 sec · Ecorse Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Beech-Daly Road

    98 m · 7 sec · Beech-Daly Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South Beech Daly Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Beech Daly Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Wick Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wick Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wick Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milford and Taylor.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96
19.6 mi · 45%
I 96 East
8.64 mi · 20%
Detroit Industrial Expressway
5.67 mi · 13%
South Milford Road
4.55 mi · 10%
Wick Road
0.98 mi · 2%
South Beech Daly Road
0.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 96

Continue straight

18.6 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
29.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
00h 24m from Milford
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Milford and Mostly Cloudy near Taylor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Milford to Taylor?

The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Milford and 21.9 miles from Taylor.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.07 one way or $14.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Milford and Mostly Cloudy near Taylor.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plymouth, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plymouth.

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

20 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

23 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

24 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

30 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 29.61 mi (47.66 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

Village in Michigan

Population6,475
Coordinates42.5936400, -83.5993900
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Taylor

#2 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population60,576
Coordinates42.2408700, -83.2696500
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Union Street (-83.599197, 42.593646)
End: Wick Road (-83.269659, 42.240964)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.54 gal
5.83 L · about $7.07
Round trip
$14.15
3.08 gal · 11.66 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.59 $7.07 $14.15
Mid-grade $5.25 $8.08 $16.16
Premium $5.85 $9.00 $18.00
Diesel $6.48 $9.98 $19.96

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Milford and Taylor. The current time is 15:18:18.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.