How far is Romulus, MI from Taylor, MI?
The driving distance from Romulus, MI to Taylor, MI is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Romulus and Taylor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Romulus and Taylor.
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Start on the route
41 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Shook Road
31 m · 8 sec · Shook Road
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Turn left onto Goddard Road
1 km · 2 min · Goddard Road
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Turn left onto Wayne Road
1093 ft · 21 sec · Wayne Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit
1552 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway
4.5 mi · 5 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 Romulus and Taylor.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Detroit Industrial Expressway
Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway
4.46 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Romulus and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Taylor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Romulus to Taylor?
The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Inkster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Romulus and 4.2 miles from Taylor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.09 one way or $2.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Romulus and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Taylor.
Stop Ideas Near Inkster
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 Inkster.
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Detroit
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Romulus and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 6.62 mi (10.65 km).
#1 Romulus
City in Wayne County, Michigan
| Population | 23,528 |
| Coordinates | 42.2222600, -83.3966000 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| 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: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.09 | $2.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.23 | $2.47 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.35 | $2.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.54 | $3.08 |
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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