How far is Spring Arbor, MI from Taylor, MI?
The driving distance from Spring Arbor, MI to Taylor, MI is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spring Arbor and Taylor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Arbor and Taylor.
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Start on the route
131 m · 34 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2344 ft · 58 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Spring Arbor Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Spring Arbor Road
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Turn straight onto M-60
2.9 mi · 3 min · M-60
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit
2366 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
34.8 mi · 37 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor
29.3 mi · 31 min
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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 Spring Arbor 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 94 East
Merge slight left
34.8 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Spring Arbor and Mostly Sunny near Taylor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spring Arbor to Taylor?
The road trip is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km) and usually takes 01h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dexter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from Spring Arbor and 37.1 miles from Taylor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.15 one way or $22.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spring Arbor and Mostly Sunny near Taylor.
Stop Ideas Near Dexter
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 Dexter.
Ann Arbor station
Jackson station
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spring Arbor and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 65.7 mi (105.73 km).
#1 Spring Arbor
Census-designated place in Jackson County, Michigan
| Population | 7,734 |
| Coordinates | 42.2050400, -84.5527400 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| 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: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $4.27 | $11.15 | $22.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $12.96 | $25.91 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $14.51 | $29.01 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $17.17 | $34.35 |
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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