How far is Taylor, MI from Alma, MI?

The driving distance from Taylor, MI to Alma, MI is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
140.36 mi
02h 36m
Flight
105.58 mi
169.91 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.58 mi
Kilometers
169.91 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.36 mi
Kilometers
225.89 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alma
Wed, Apr 15, 7:03 PM EDT
Return by in Taylor
Wed, Apr 15, 9:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylor
2026-04-15T16:26
Arrive Alma
Wed, Apr 15, 7:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taylor
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Webberville
MI

City in Ingham County, Michigan, United States of America

From Taylor
70.2 mi
01h 18m
To Alma
70.2 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
71°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wick Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wick Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Beech Daly Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Beech Daly Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ecorse Road

    2533 ft · 49 sec · Ecorse Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Chicago

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275: Toledo, Flint

    1531 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 North: Flint

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    29.2 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    8.6 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    38.9 mi · 42 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 496, US 127 North: Downtown Lansing

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 127 North: Clare

    47.8 mi · 51 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward BUS US 127: Alma

    957 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    65 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Lincoln Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Lincoln Road

  17. 17

    Continue on East Superior Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Superior Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Superior Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 North
77.5 mi · 55%
US 127 North
47.8 mi · 34%
Detroit Industrial Expressway
5.43 mi · 4%
Ransom E Olds Freeway
2.85 mi · 2%
East Superior Street
1.65 mi · 1%
East Lincoln Road
1.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 127 North

Keep slight right to continue on US 127 North: Clare

47.8 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.8 mi
105.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Webberville
01h 18m from Taylor
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Taylor and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Alma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Webberville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.2 miles from Taylor and 70.2 miles from Alma.

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

The direct path is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.67 one way or $37.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Taylor and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Alma.

Stop Ideas Near Webberville

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

27 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Durand Union Station

31 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
BUS

Owosso, MI

37 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Jackson station

50 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Alma. Straight-line distance: 105.58 mi (169.91 km).

Taylor

#1 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population60,576
Coordinates42.2408700, -83.2696500
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Alma

#2 Alma

City in Michigan, USA

Population8,807
Coordinates43.3789200, -84.6597300
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Taylor (-83.26965, 42.24087)
End: Alma (-84.65973, 43.37892)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.95 gal
18.75 L · about $18.67
Round trip
$37.33
9.9 gal · 37.5 L
Estimated CO2
44 kg one way
Round trip: 88 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.67 $37.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.05 $42.10
Premium $4.65 $23.04 $46.07
Diesel $5.30 $26.25 $52.51

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Taylor and Alma. The current time is 16:26:56.

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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.