How far is Taylor, MI from Auburn Hills, MI?

The driving distance from Taylor, MI to Auburn Hills, MI is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.4 mi
00h 55m
Flight
30.91 mi
49.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.91 mi
Kilometers
49.75 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.4 mi
Kilometers
73.06 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn Hills
Fri, Apr 17, 10:55 AM EDT
Return by in Taylor
Fri, Apr 17, 11:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylor
2026-04-17T10:00
Arrive Auburn Hills
Fri, Apr 17, 10:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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
Hazel Park
MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States

From Taylor
22.7 mi
00h 27m
To Auburn Hills
22.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WNW
Destination
70°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Taylor and Auburn Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on Wick Road

    158 m · 17 sec · Wick Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Point Street

    657 ft · 31 sec · West Point Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Baske Street

    144 m · 23 sec · Baske Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Telegraph Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Telegraph Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    2893 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo

    92 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2575 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    27.9 mi · 30 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward M 24: Lapeer

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1159 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 Business South: Pontiac

    2951 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    27 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    47 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Shimmons Road

    1928 ft · 1 min · Shimmons Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shimmons Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
27.9 mi · 61%
Detroit Industrial Expressway
7.6 mi · 17%
Edsel Ford Freeway
5.56 mi · 12%
Telegraph Road
1.58 mi · 3%
I 75 Business South
0.56 mi · 1%
I 94 East
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

27.9 mi · 00h 30m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazel Park
00h 27m from Taylor
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Taylor and Mostly Sunny near Auburn Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Taylor to Auburn Hills?

The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Hazel Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Taylor and 22.7 miles from Auburn Hills.

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

The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.03 one way or $12.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Taylor and Mostly Sunny near Auburn Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Hazel Park

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

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

RAIL

Royal Oak station

5 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

11 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Detroit

11 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

12 mi away
449 South Eton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Auburn Hills. Straight-line distance: 30.91 mi (49.75 km).

Taylor

#1 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population60,576
Coordinates42.2408700, -83.2696500
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Auburn Hills

#2 Auburn Hills

City in Oakland County, Michigan

Population24,880
Coordinates42.6875300, -83.2341000
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Taylor (-83.26965, 42.24087)
End: Auburn Hills (-83.2341, 42.68753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.06 L · about $6.03
Round trip
$12.07
3.2 gal · 12.12 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.03 $12.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.80 $13.61
Premium $4.65 $7.45 $14.89
Diesel $5.30 $8.49 $16.97

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Taylor and Auburn Hills. The current time is 10:00:15.

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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.