How far is Taylor, MI from Bagley, MI?
The driving distance from Taylor, MI to Bagley, MI is about 478.3 miles (769.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 313.4 miles (504.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 52m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taylor and Bagley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylor and Bagley.
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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
5.4 mi · 6 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275: Toledo, Flint
1531 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 North: Flint
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
29.2 mi · 31 min
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Continue straight
6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint
960 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Flint
1.1 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
79.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Keep slight left
62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
1913 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto US-2 West
1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
134.6 mi · 2 hr 40 min · US-2 West
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Merge slight left onto North Lincoln Road
2 mi · 3 min · North Lincoln Road
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Turn right onto Ludington Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Ludington Street
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Continue on US 2 & 41
30.9 mi · 40 min · US 2 & 41
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · US 41
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylor and Bagley.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US-2 West
Continue on US-2 West
135 mi · 02h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Taylor and Partly Sunny near Bagley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taylor to Bagley?
The road trip is about 478.3 miles (769.8 km) and usually takes 08h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gaylord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 239 miles from Taylor and 239.4 miles from Bagley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 313.4 miles (504.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 164.9 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $63.65 one way or $127.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 150 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Taylor and Bagley, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Taylor and Partly Sunny near Bagley.
Stop Ideas Near Gaylord
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 Gaylord.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Bagley. Straight-line distance: 313.41 mi (504.38 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 Bagley
Township in Otsego County, Michigan
| Population | 6,070 |
| Coordinates | 45.5513600, -87.5756800 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bagley (-87.57568, 45.55136)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 770 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $63.65 | $127.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $71.79 | $143.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $78.56 | $157.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $89.53 | $179.06 |
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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