How far is Napoleon, MI from Taylor, MI?
The driving distance from Napoleon, MI to Taylor, MI is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Napoleon and Taylor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Napoleon and Taylor.
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Start on East Street
29 m · 9 sec · East Street
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Turn right onto Austin Road
8.4 mi · 14 min · Austin Road
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Turn left onto Sharon Hollow Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Sharon Hollow Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sharon Valley Road
98 m · 7 sec · Sharon Valley Road
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Turn right onto Sharon Hollow Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Sharon Hollow Road
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Continue on Pleasant Lake Road
9.8 mi · 14 min · Pleasant Lake Road
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Turn slight right onto Pleasant Lake Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Pleasant Lake Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Pleasant Lake Road
2022 ft · 38 sec · Pleasant Lake Road
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Continue on Pleasant Lake Road
95 m · 7 sec · Pleasant Lake Road
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Continue on Pleasant Lake Road
5 mi · 7 min · Pleasant Lake Road
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Turn left onto Ann Arbor-Saline Road
2127 ft · 38 sec · Ann Arbor-Saline Road
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Continue on Ann Arbor-Saline Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Ann Arbor-Saline Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 94 East: Detroit
1949 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
24.7 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ecorse Road
1783 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Ecorse Road
1803 ft · 41 sec · Ecorse Road
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Turn right onto Beech-Daly Road
98 m · 7 sec · Beech-Daly Road
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Continue on South Beech Daly Road
1.5 km · 2 min · South Beech Daly Road
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Turn left onto Wick Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Wick Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wick Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Napoleon and Taylor.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 94 East
Merge slight left
24.7 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Napoleon 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 Napoleon to Taylor?
The road trip is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Ann Arbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Napoleon and 32.6 miles from Taylor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.97 one way or $19.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Napoleon and Mostly Cloudy near Taylor.
Stop Ideas Near Ann Arbor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ann Arbor.
Ann Arbor station
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Napoleon and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 50.28 mi (80.92 km).
#1 Napoleon
Township in Jackson County, Michigan
| Population | 6,703 |
| Coordinates | 42.1605900, -84.2460600 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Taylor
The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 60,576 |
| Coordinates | 42.2408700, -83.2696500 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wick Road (-83.269659, 42.240964)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.59 | $9.97 | $19.94 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $11.38 | $22.77 |
| Premium | $5.85 | $12.68 | $25.37 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $14.06 | $28.12 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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