How far is Osceola County, MI from Taylor, MI?

The driving distance from Osceola County, MI to Taylor, MI is about 210.8 miles (339.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.2 miles (256.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
210.76 mi
04h 08m
Flight
159.21 mi
256.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.21 mi
Kilometers
256.23 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.76 mi
Kilometers
339.18 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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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 04h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylor
Thu, Oct 15, 7:36 PM EDT
Return by in Osceola County
Thu, Oct 15, 11:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Osceola County
2026-10-15T15:28
Arrive Taylor
Thu, Oct 15, 7:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Osceola County
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
Buena Vista
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan, United States

From Osceola County
104.6 mi
02h 04m
To Taylor
106.1 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SSE
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Osceola County and Taylor.

  1. 1

    Start on Sunrise Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 9 min · Sunrise Lake Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 15 Mile Road

    9.4 mi · 23 min · 15 Mile Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 30th Avenue

    653 ft · 14 sec · 30th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right

    16.9 mi · 23 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Clare

    1782 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    10.9 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City

    46.1 mi · 46 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw

    2040 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    36.3 mi · 39 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor

    30.9 mi · 33 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1766 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    3040 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    14.9 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

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

    2832 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2422 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    18.6 mi · 20 min

  18. 18

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

    1942 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Ecorse Road

    1783 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Ecorse Road

    1803 ft · 41 sec · Ecorse Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Beech-Daly Road

    98 m · 7 sec · Beech-Daly Road

  24. 24

    Continue on South Beech Daly Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Beech Daly Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Wick Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wick Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wick Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Osceola County 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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 East
57.3 mi · 27%
I 75 South
47.6 mi · 23%
US 23
30.9 mi · 15%
I 96
19.6 mi · 9%
I 96 East
15.8 mi · 8%
15 Mile Road
9.36 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 10 EAST

Take the exit slight left toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City

46.1 mi · 00h 46m

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
04h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.6 mi
159.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buena Vista
02h 04m from Osceola County
Leave By
8:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Osceola County 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 Osceola County to Taylor?

The road trip is about 210.8 miles (339.2 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?

Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.6 miles from Osceola County and 106.1 miles from Taylor.

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

The direct path is about 159.2 miles (256.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.6 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 8:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.18 one way or $68.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Osceola County and Mostly Cloudy near Taylor.

Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista

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

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

BUS

Saginaw, MI

3 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

20 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
RAIL

Flint station

49 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Owosso, MI

52 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Osceola County and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 159.21 mi (256.23 km).

Osceola County

#1 Osceola County

County in Michigan, United States

Population23,466
Coordinates43.9898700, -85.3252800
Altitude438
CountryUnited States
Taylor

#2 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population60,576
Coordinates42.2408700, -83.2696500
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Sunrise Lake Road (-85.321917, 43.991514)
End: Wick Road (-83.269659, 42.240964)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.44 gal
28.15 L · about $34.18
Round trip
$68.36
14.88 gal · 56.3 L
Estimated CO2
66.1 kg one way
Round trip: 132.2 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.59 $34.18 $68.36
Mid-grade $5.25 $39.03 $78.06
Premium $5.85 $43.49 $86.97
Diesel $6.48 $48.21 $96.42

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Osceola County and Taylor. The current time is 15:28:36.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.