How far is Riverview, MI from Taylor, MI?

The driving distance from Riverview, MI to Taylor, MI is about 201 miles (323.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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
200.92 mi
03h 03m
Flight
146.72 mi
236.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.72 mi
Kilometers
236.12 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.92 mi
Kilometers
323.35 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylor
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM EDT
Return by in Riverview
Thu, Apr 23, 5:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverview
2026-04-22T23:43
Arrive Taylor
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Riverview
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
Waverly
MI

City in Bremer County, Iowa, United States

From Riverview
99.2 mi
01h 31m
To Taylor
101.8 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph ESE
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 Riverview and Taylor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Croton Hardy Drive

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Croton Hardy Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    128 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on East 72nd Street

    1 mi · 1 min · East 72nd Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Cypress Avenue

    8.7 mi · 12 min · South Cypress Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on 22 Mile Road

    3.9 mi · 5 min · 22 Mile Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward US 131 South: Grand Rapids

    2337 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    20.7 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, M 37 South: Lansing

    1009 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  12. 12

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

    2832 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2422 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    18.6 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

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

    1942 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Ecorse Road

    1783 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Ecorse Road

    1803 ft · 41 sec · Ecorse Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Beech-Daly Road

    98 m · 7 sec · Beech-Daly Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Beech Daly Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Beech Daly Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Wick Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wick Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wick Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverview 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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
132 mi · 66%
US 131 South
21.1 mi · 11%
I 96
19.6 mi · 10%
South Cypress Avenue
8.71 mi · 4%
Detroit Industrial Expressway
5.67 mi · 3%
22 Mile Road
3.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

66.9 mi · 01h 12m

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
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.3 mi
146.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waverly
01h 31m from Riverview
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Riverview and Sunny near Taylor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 201 miles (323.4 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.2 miles from Riverview and 101.8 miles from Taylor.

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

The direct path is about 146.7 miles (236.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.3 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 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.74 one way or $53.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Waverly

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

11 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

47 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

55 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

56 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverview and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 146.72 mi (236.12 km).

Riverview

#1 Riverview

City in Michigan, USA

Population11,968
Coordinates43.4480800, -85.6525500
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Taylor

#2 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population60,576
Coordinates42.2408700, -83.2696500
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Croton Hardy Drive (-85.652512, 43.44799)
End: Wick Road (-83.269659, 42.240964)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 323 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.09 gal
26.84 L · about $26.74
Round trip
$53.47
14.18 gal · 53.68 L
Estimated CO2
63 kg one way
Round trip: 126 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.74 $53.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.15 $60.31
Premium $4.65 $33.00 $65.99
Diesel $5.30 $37.61 $75.21

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 Riverview and Taylor. The current time is 23:43:16.

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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.