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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on North 5th Street
19 m · 9 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1277 ft · 45 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Front Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Front Street
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Continue on Old US-31
1.2 km · 1 min · Old US-31
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Turn slight right onto Berrien Center Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · Berrien Center Road
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Continue on Painter School Road
4 mi · 6 min · Painter School Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
813 ft · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Watervliet Road
13.3 mi · 18 min · Watervliet Road
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Take the ramp right
1679 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
129.8 mi · 2 hr 19 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor
29.3 mi · 31 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 Niles and Taylor.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marshall.
Albion station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Jackson station
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Niles and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 155.77 mi (250.68 km).
#1 Niles
City in Berrien and Cass counties of Michigan
| Population | 13,758 |
| Coordinates | 41.8297700, -86.2541800 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| 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: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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