How far is Niles, MI from Taylor, MI?

The driving distance from Niles, MI to Taylor, MI is about 196.9 miles (316.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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
196.91 mi
02h 59m
Flight
155.77 mi
250.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.77 mi
Kilometers
250.68 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.91 mi
Kilometers
316.89 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylor
Wed, Apr 22, 10:27 PM EDT
Return by in Niles
Thu, Apr 23, 1:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Niles
2026-04-22T19:27
Arrive Taylor
Wed, Apr 22, 10:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Niles
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
Marshall
MI

City in the U.

From Niles
93.3 mi
01h 29m
To Taylor
103.6 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
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 Niles and Taylor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 5th Street

    19 m · 9 sec · North 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1277 ft · 45 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Front Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Front Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Old US-31

    1.2 km · 1 min · Old US-31

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Berrien Center Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Berrien Center Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Painter School Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Painter School Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    813 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Watervliet Road

    13.3 mi · 18 min · Watervliet Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1679 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    129.8 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor

    29.3 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Ecorse Road

    1783 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Ecorse Road

    1803 ft · 41 sec · Ecorse Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Beech-Daly Road

    98 m · 7 sec · Beech-Daly Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Beech Daly Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Beech Daly Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Wick Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wick Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wick Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Watervliet Road
143 mi · 73%
I 94
29.3 mi · 15%
Berrien Center Road
5.29 mi · 3%
Painter School Road
3.99 mi · 2%
Front Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Wick Road
0.98 mi
Longest Stretch

Watervliet Road

Merge slight left

130 mi · 02h 19m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.1 mi
155.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marshall
01h 29m from Niles
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Niles and Sunny near Taylor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 196.9 miles (316.9 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Marshall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.3 miles from Niles and 103.6 miles from Taylor.

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

The direct path is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.21 one way or $52.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Niles and Sunny near Taylor.

Stop Ideas Near Marshall

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

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

RAIL

Albion station

17 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

19 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

Jackson station

46 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Kalamazoo Transportation Center

51 mi away
459 North Burdick St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Niles and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 155.77 mi (250.68 km).

Niles

#1 Niles

City in Berrien and Cass counties of Michigan

Population13,758
Coordinates41.8297700, -86.2541800
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Taylor

#2 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population60,576
Coordinates42.2408700, -83.2696500
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: North 5th Street (-86.253984, 41.829771)
End: Wick Road (-83.269659, 42.240964)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.95 gal
26.3 L · about $26.21
Round trip
$52.42
13.9 gal · 52.6 L
Estimated CO2
61.8 kg one way
Round trip: 123.5 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.21 $52.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.56 $59.12
Premium $4.65 $32.35 $64.69
Diesel $5.30 $36.86 $73.73

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Niles and Taylor. The current time is 19:27:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.