How far is Taylor, MI from Adrian, MI?
The driving distance from Taylor, MI to Adrian, MI is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taylor and Adrian.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylor and Adrian.
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Start on Wick Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Wick Road
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Turn right onto South Beech Daly Road
1.6 km · 2 min · South Beech Daly Road
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Turn left onto Ecorse Road
2533 ft · 49 sec · Ecorse Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Chicago
1240 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right onto Detroit Industrial Expressway
8.8 mi · 9 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway
10 mi · 11 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West: Saline
2046 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Michigan Avenue
21.9 mi · 34 min · West Michigan Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 52
4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 52
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Continue on North Adrian Highway
6.7 mi · 10 min · North Adrian Highway
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Continue on State Highway 52
2428 ft · 52 sec · State Highway 52
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Continue on North Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Church Street
16 m · 2 sec · East Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylor and Adrian.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Michigan Avenue
Merge slight left onto West Michigan Avenue
21.9 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Sunny leaving Taylor and Sunny near Adrian.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taylor to Adrian?
The road trip is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Saline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.2 miles from Taylor and 28.3 miles from Adrian.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46 miles (74 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.50 one way or $15.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Taylor and Sunny near Adrian.
Stop Ideas Near Saline
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 Saline.
Ann Arbor station
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Adrian. Straight-line distance: 45.96 mi (73.97 km).
#1 Taylor
The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 60,576 |
| Coordinates | 42.2408700, -83.2696500 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Adrian
City in Michigan, United States
| Population | 6,170 |
| Coordinates | 41.8975500, -84.0371700 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: Adrian (-84.03717, 41.89755)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.50 | $15.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.46 | $16.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.26 | $18.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.55 | $21.11 |
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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