How far is Muskegon Heights, MI from Taylor, MI?

The driving distance from Muskegon Heights, MI to Taylor, MI is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.7 miles (265 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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
195.16 mi
02h 58m
Flight
164.67 mi
265.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.67 mi
Kilometers
265.01 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.16 mi
Kilometers
314.08 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylor
Sat, Apr 18, 12:24 AM EDT
Return by in Muskegon Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 3:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muskegon Heights
2026-04-17T21:25
Arrive Taylor
Sat, Apr 18, 12:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Muskegon Heights
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
Waverly
MI

City in Bremer County, Iowa, United States

From Muskegon Heights
97.6 mi
01h 29m
To Taylor
97.5 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SSE
Destination
69°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Muskegon Heights and Taylor.

  1. 1

    Start on East Broadway Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Broadway Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Getty Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Getty Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    111 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto Seaway Drive

    1 mi · 1 min · Seaway Drive

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    96.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  7. 7

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

    2832 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2422 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    18.6 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

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

    1942 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Ecorse Road

    1783 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Ecorse Road

    1803 ft · 41 sec · Ecorse Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Beech-Daly Road

    98 m · 7 sec · Beech-Daly Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Beech Daly Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Beech Daly Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Wick Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wick Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wick Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seaway Drive
97.6 mi · 50%
I 96 East
66.9 mi · 34%
I 96
19.6 mi · 10%
Detroit Industrial Expressway
5.67 mi · 3%
South Getty Street
1.19 mi · 1%
Wick Road
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Seaway Drive

Continue straight

96.6 mi · 01h 44m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
164.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waverly
01h 29m from Muskegon Heights
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Muskegon Heights and Partly Sunny near Taylor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Muskegon Heights to Taylor?

The road trip is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.6 miles from Muskegon Heights and 97.5 miles from Taylor.

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

The direct path is about 164.7 miles (265 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.98 one way or $51.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Muskegon Heights and Partly Sunny near Taylor.

Stop Ideas Near Waverly

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

11 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

47 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

55 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

56 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Muskegon Heights and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 164.67 mi (265.01 km).

Muskegon Heights

#1 Muskegon Heights

City in Muskegon County in the U.

Population10,688
Coordinates43.2011300, -86.2389500
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Taylor

#2 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population60,576
Coordinates42.2408700, -83.2696500
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: East Broadway Avenue (-86.238952, 43.201002)
End: Wick Road (-83.269659, 42.240964)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.89 gal
26.07 L · about $25.98
Round trip
$51.96
13.78 gal · 52.14 L
Estimated CO2
61.2 kg one way
Round trip: 122.5 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.98 $51.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.30 $58.61
Premium $4.65 $32.07 $64.13
Diesel $5.30 $36.54 $73.09

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Muskegon Heights and Taylor. The current time is 21:25:57.

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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.