How far is Taylor, MI from Benton Harbor, MI?
The driving distance from Taylor, MI to Benton Harbor, MI is about 173.7 miles (279.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Calhoun County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taylor and Benton Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylor and Benton Harbor.
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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
158.7 mi · 2 hr 50 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward BL I-94: Benton Harbor, St Joseph, DOWNTOWN
1.6 mi · 3 min · BL I-94
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Continue on East Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street
25 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
105 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
44 m · 6 sec · 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylor and Benton Harbor.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Detroit Industrial Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway
159 mi · 02h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Taylor and Showers And Thunderstorms near Benton Harbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taylor to Benton Harbor?
The road trip is about 173.7 miles (279.5 km) and usually takes 03h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.6 miles from Taylor and 87.1 miles from Benton Harbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.16 one way or $56.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Taylor and Showers And Thunderstorms near Benton Harbor.
Stop Ideas Near Marengo
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 Marengo.
Albion station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Jackson station
East Lansing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Benton Harbor. Straight-line distance: 163.27 mi (262.76 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 Benton Harbor
City in Michigan
| Population | 9,692 |
| Coordinates | 42.1167100, -86.4541900 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Benton Harbor (-86.45419, 42.11671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.59 | $28.16 | $56.32 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $32.16 | $64.32 |
| Premium | $5.85 | $35.83 | $71.66 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $39.72 | $79.44 |
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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