How far is Taylor, MI from Charlotte, MI?
The driving distance from Taylor, MI to Charlotte, MI is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83 miles (133.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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.
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 02h 00m.
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.
Township in Jackson County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taylor and Charlotte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylor and Charlotte.
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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
52.6 mi · 56 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US-127 NORTH, M-50: Lansing, Jackson
1380 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US-127 NORTH, M-50 WEST: Lansing
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 50 West: Charlotte
2577 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Clinton Road
14.7 mi · 20 min · Clinton Road
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Continue on South Clinton Trail
4.9 mi · 7 min · South Clinton Trail
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Continue on South Main
1.5 mi · 4 min · South Main
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Continue on Dexter Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Dexter Road
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Continue on East Clinton Trail
8.3 mi · 11 min · East Clinton Trail
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Continue on East Shepherd Street
3250 ft · 1 min · East Shepherd Street
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Continue on Upland Avenue
876 ft · 25 sec · Upland Avenue
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Turn right onto South Cochran Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · South Cochran Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Cochran Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylor and Charlotte.
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
52.6 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Taylor and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely near Charlotte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taylor to Charlotte?
The road trip is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Waterloo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.9 miles from Taylor and 49.2 miles from Charlotte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83 miles (133.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.90 one way or $31.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Taylor and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely near Charlotte.
Stop Ideas Near Waterloo
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 Waterloo.
Jackson station
Ann Arbor station
East Lansing station
Albion station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 82.96 mi (133.51 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 Charlotte
County seat of Eaton County, Michigan
| Population | 9,052 |
| Coordinates | 42.5636500, -84.8358200 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charlotte (-84.83582, 42.56365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $4.59 | $15.90 | $31.79 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $18.15 | $36.30 |
| Premium | $5.85 | $20.22 | $40.45 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $22.42 | $44.84 |
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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