How far is Mount Pleasant, MI from Taylor, MI?

The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, MI to Taylor, MI is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.5 miles (194 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
156.85 mi
02h 22m
Flight
120.55 mi
194.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.55 mi
Kilometers
194.01 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.85 mi
Kilometers
252.43 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylor
Thu, Apr 16, 8:47 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Pleasant
Thu, Apr 16, 11:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Pleasant
2026-04-16T06:24
Arrive Taylor
Thu, Apr 16, 8:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Pleasant
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
Williamston
MI

Human settlement in Ingham County, Michigan, United States of America

From Mount Pleasant
78.4 mi
01h 11m
To Taylor
78.5 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WNW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and Taylor.

  1. 1

    Start on South Mission Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Mission Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Business US-127

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Business US-127

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Business US-127

    25.3 mi · 25 min · Business US-127

  4. 4

    Continue on South Bagley Road

    5.9 mi · 7 min · South Bagley Road

  5. 5

    Continue on US-127

    1.4 mi · 2 min · US-127

  6. 6

    Continue on South Bagley Road

    3 mi · 3 min · South Bagley Road

  7. 7

    Continue on US-127

    32 mi · 33 min · US-127

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    56.1 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

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

    2832 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2422 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    18.6 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

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

    1942 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Ecorse Road

    1783 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Ecorse Road

    1803 ft · 41 sec · Ecorse Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Beech-Daly Road

    98 m · 7 sec · Beech-Daly Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Beech Daly Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Beech Daly Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Wick Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wick Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wick Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Pleasant 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
21 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
57 mi · 36%
US-127
33.4 mi · 21%
Business US-127
26.6 mi · 17%
I 96
19.6 mi · 12%
South Bagley Road
8.87 mi · 6%
Detroit Industrial Expressway
5.67 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Merge slight right

56.1 mi · 01h 00m

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
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.3 mi
120.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamston
01h 11m from Mount Pleasant
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Mount Pleasant and Showers And Thunderstorms near Taylor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Pleasant to Taylor?

The road trip is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Williamston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.4 miles from Mount Pleasant and 78.5 miles from Taylor.

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

The direct path is about 120.5 miles (194 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.85 one way or $41.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Mount Pleasant and Showers And Thunderstorms near Taylor.

Stop Ideas Near Williamston

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Williamston, 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 Williamston.

RAIL

East Lansing station

18 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

35 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

35 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Jackson station

50 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 120.55 mi (194.01 km).

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#1 Mount Pleasant

City in Isabella County, Michigan, United States

Population26,060
Coordinates43.5978100, -84.7675100
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Taylor

#2 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population60,576
Coordinates42.2408700, -83.2696500
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: South Mission Street (-84.767577, 43.59781)
End: Wick Road (-83.269659, 42.240964)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.53 gal
20.95 L · about $20.85
Round trip
$41.71
11.06 gal · 41.9 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.3 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.85 $41.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.52 $47.04
Premium $4.65 $25.74 $51.47
Diesel $5.30 $29.33 $58.66

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Pleasant and Taylor. The current time is 06:24:04.

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