How far is Romulus, MI from Taylor Mill, KY?

The driving distance from Romulus, MI to Taylor Mill, KY is about 256.3 miles (412.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.2 miles (370.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
256.24 mi
04h 58m
Flight
230.14 mi
370.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.14 mi
Kilometers
370.38 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.24 mi
Kilometers
412.38 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylor Mill
Thu, Oct 15, 7:19 PM EDT
Return by in Romulus
Fri, Oct 16, 12:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Romulus
2026-10-15T14:21
Arrive Taylor Mill
Thu, Oct 15, 7:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 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
7:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Romulus
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
Cridersville
OH

City in Auglaize County, Ohio, United States of America

From Romulus
128.2 mi
02h 29m
To Taylor Mill
128.1 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph E
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Romulus and Taylor Mill.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Shook Road

    660 ft · 20 sec · Shook Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bibbins Street

    1544 ft · 45 sec · Bibbins Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Goddard Road

    1863 ft · 46 sec · Goddard Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Huron River Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Huron River Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Eureka Road

    1 km · 1 min · Eureka Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 275 South: Toledo

    2620 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    13.9 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Toledo

    1.1 km · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Detroit-Toledo Expressway

    23.3 mi · 26 min · Detroit-Toledo Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 280 South: Cleveland

    734 ft · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 280 South: Cleveland

    1106 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 280 South: Cleveland

    695 ft · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1 km · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 25 South: Downtown

    989 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 25 South: Greenbelt Parkway, Downtown

    1506 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Greenbelt Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Greenbelt Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Spielbusch Avenue

    1768 ft · 36 sec · Spielbusch Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on North Michigan Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Michigan Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Anthony Wayne Trail

    1058 ft · 18 sec · Anthony Wayne Trail

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight left

    2526 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2279 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on I 75

    8.1 mi · 10 min · I 75

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Dayton

    138 mi · 2 hr 29 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 1072: Fort Wright, Park Hills

    1879 ft · 55 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Kyles Lane

    3033 ft · 1 min · Kyles Lane

  28. 28

    Continue on Highland Pike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Highland Pike

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Madison Pike

    2816 ft · 58 sec · Madison Pike

  30. 30

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 East: Newport

    1724 ft · 42 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 16: Taylor Mill, Covington

    2684 ft · 1 min

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Taylor Mill Road

    883 ft · 25 sec · Taylor Mill Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Taylor Mill Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Taylor Mill Road

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Taylor Mill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
196 mi · 76%
Detroit-Toledo Expressway
23.3 mi · 9%
I 275 South
14.4 mi · 6%
I 75
8.11 mi · 3%
Taylor Mill Road
2.35 mi · 1%
Huron River Drive
1.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Dayton

138 mi · 02h 29m

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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
230.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cridersville
02h 29m from Romulus
Leave By
7:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Likely leaving Romulus and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Taylor Mill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Romulus to Taylor Mill?

The road trip is about 256.3 miles (412.4 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?

Cridersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.2 miles from Romulus and 128.1 miles from Taylor Mill.

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

The direct path is about 230.2 miles (370.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 7:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.53 one way or $83.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Romulus and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Taylor Mill.

Stop Ideas Near Cridersville

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

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

RAIL

Bryan

98 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Waterloo

113 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Romulus and Taylor Mill. Straight-line distance: 230.14 mi (370.38 km).

Romulus

#1 Romulus

City in Wayne County, Michigan

Population23,528
Coordinates42.2222600, -83.3966000
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Taylor Mill

#2 Taylor Mill

City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population6,820
Coordinates38.9975600, -84.4963300
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Romulus (-83.3966, 42.22226)
End: Taylor Mill (-84.49633, 38.99756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 412 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.04 gal
34.23 L · about $41.53
Round trip
$83.06
18.08 gal · 68.46 L
Estimated CO2
80.3 kg one way
Round trip: 160.7 kg / 354 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.59 $41.53 $83.06
Mid-grade $5.25 $47.42 $94.85
Premium $5.85 $52.84 $105.68
Diesel $6.48 $58.58 $117.16

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 Romulus and Taylor Mill. The current time is 14:21:10.

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.