How far is Petoskey, MI from Taylor, MI?
The driving distance from Petoskey, MI to Taylor, MI is about 279.2 miles (449.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232.1 miles (373.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 04h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Bay County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Petoskey and Taylor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Petoskey and Taylor.
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Start on Howard Street
2874 ft · 1 min · Howard Street
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Turn right onto East Sheridan Street
1584 ft · 44 sec · East Sheridan Street
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Continue on West Sheridan Road
2544 ft · 1 min · West Sheridan Road
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Turn left onto Spring Street
1362 ft · 28 sec · Spring Street
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Continue on US-131
5 mi · 7 min · US-131
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Continue on US 131 North
13.3 mi · 18 min · US 131 North
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Continue on North US 131 Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · North US 131 Highway
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Turn left onto M-32 Highway
12.4 mi · 17 min · M-32 Highway
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Take the exit right toward I 75 South
2170 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
31.5 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor
30.9 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit
1766 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
3040 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
14.9 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
2832 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
2422 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
18.6 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit
1942 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Metro Airport, Detroit
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway
5.7 mi · 6 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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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 Petoskey and Taylor.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers leaving Petoskey 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 Petoskey to Taylor?
The road trip is about 279.2 miles (449.3 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?
Pinconning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.2 miles from Petoskey and 139.9 miles from Taylor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232.1 miles (373.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.25 one way or $90.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers around Petoskey and Mostly Cloudy near Taylor.
Stop Ideas Near Pinconning
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 Pinconning.
Bay City, MI
Saginaw, MI
Tawas City, MI
Flint station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Petoskey and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 232.17 mi (373.64 km).
#1 Petoskey
City in Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 5,727 |
| Coordinates | 45.3733400, -84.9553300 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| 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: 449 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
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 | $45.25 | $90.50 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $51.67 | $103.35 |
| Premium | $5.85 | $57.57 | $115.15 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $63.83 | $127.66 |
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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