How far is Okemos, MI from Taylor, MI?

The driving distance from Okemos, MI to Taylor, MI is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.7 miles (109 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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
86.1 mi
01h 24m
Flight
67.73 mi
109 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.73 mi
Kilometers
109 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.1 mi
Kilometers
138.56 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylor
Thu, Apr 23, 9:55 AM EDT
Return by in Okemos
Thu, Apr 23, 11:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Okemos
2026-04-23T08:30
Arrive Taylor
Thu, Apr 23, 9:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Okemos
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Green Oak
MI

Charter township in Livingston County, Michigan

From Okemos
43 mi
00h 42m
To Taylor
43.1 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Okemos Road

    3.2 mi · 7 min · Okemos Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1644 ft · 40 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    53.4 mi · 57 min

  4. 4

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

    2832 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    2422 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    18.6 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

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

    1942 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Ecorse Road

    1783 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Ecorse Road

    1803 ft · 41 sec · Ecorse Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Beech-Daly Road

    98 m · 7 sec · Beech-Daly Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Beech Daly Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Beech Daly Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Wick Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wick Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wick Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
53.7 mi · 62%
I 96
19.6 mi · 23%
Detroit Industrial Expressway
5.67 mi · 7%
Okemos Road
3.18 mi · 4%
Wick Road
0.98 mi · 1%
South Beech Daly Road
0.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Merge slight left

53.4 mi · 00h 57m

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
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
67.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green Oak
00h 42m from Okemos
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Okemos and Mostly Sunny near Taylor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Green Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43 miles from Okemos and 43.1 miles from Taylor.

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

The direct path is about 67.7 miles (109 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.46 one way or $22.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Okemos and Mostly Sunny near Taylor.

Stop Ideas Near Green Oak

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

23 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

37 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

42 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

42 mi away
449 South Eton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Okemos and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 67.73 mi (109 km).

Okemos

#1 Okemos

Census-designated place in Ingham County, Michigan

Population21,369
Coordinates42.7222600, -84.4274700
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Taylor

#2 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population60,576
Coordinates42.2408700, -83.2696500
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Okemos Road (-84.427497, 42.722237)
End: Wick Road (-83.269659, 42.240964)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.5 L · about $11.46
Round trip
$22.93
6.08 gal · 23 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.46 $22.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.93 $25.86
Premium $4.65 $14.15 $28.30
Diesel $5.30 $16.12 $32.25

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 Okemos and Taylor. The current time is 08:30:45.

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.