How far is Muskegon, MI from Taylor, MI?

The driving distance from Muskegon, MI to Taylor, MI is about 199.1 miles (320.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166 miles (267.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
199.14 mi
03h 02m
Flight
166 mi
267.15 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166 mi
Kilometers
267.15 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.14 mi
Kilometers
320.48 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylor
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM EDT
Return by in Muskegon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muskegon
2026-04-22T22:33
Arrive Taylor
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Muskegon
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
99.4 mi
01h 31m
To Taylor
99.7 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Apple Avenue

    72 m · 14 sec · West Apple Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on West Apple Avenue

    68 m · 15 sec · West Apple Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Muskegon Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Muskegon Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 9th Street

    108 m · 22 sec · 9th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward Seaway Drive

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Seaway Drive

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    96.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  8. 8

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

    2832 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2422 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    18.6 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

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

    1942 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Ecorse Road

    1783 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Ecorse Road

    1803 ft · 41 sec · Ecorse Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Beech-Daly Road

    98 m · 7 sec · Beech-Daly Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South Beech Daly Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Beech Daly Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Wick Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wick Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wick Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Muskegon 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seaway Drive
102 mi · 51%
I 96 East
66.9 mi · 34%
I 96
19.6 mi · 10%
Detroit Industrial Expressway
5.67 mi · 3%
Wick Road
0.98 mi
South Beech Daly Road
0.94 mi
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.1 mi
166 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waverly
01h 31m from Muskegon
Leave By
10:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Muskegon and Sunny near Taylor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 199.1 miles (320.5 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.4 miles from Muskegon and 99.7 miles from Taylor.

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

The direct path is about 166 miles (267.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.51 one way or $53.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Muskegon and 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 and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 166 mi (267.15 km).

Muskegon

#1 Muskegon

City in Michigan, United States

Population36,462
Coordinates43.2341800, -86.2483900
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Taylor

#2 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population60,576
Coordinates42.2408700, -83.2696500
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: West Apple Avenue (-86.248373, 43.234255)
End: Wick Road (-83.269659, 42.240964)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 320 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.03 gal
26.6 L · about $26.51
Round trip
$53.02
14.06 gal · 53.2 L
Estimated CO2
62.5 kg one way
Round trip: 125 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.51 $53.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.90 $59.80
Premium $4.65 $32.72 $65.44
Diesel $5.30 $37.29 $74.57

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Muskegon and Taylor. The current time is 22:33:46.

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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.