How far is Taylor, MI from Chesterfield, MI?
The driving distance from Taylor, MI to Chesterfield, MI is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taylor and Chesterfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylor and Chesterfield.
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Start on Wick Road
158 m · 17 sec · Wick Road
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Turn right onto West Point Street
657 ft · 31 sec · West Point Street
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Turn right onto Baske Street
144 m · 23 sec · Baske Street
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Turn right onto Telegraph Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Telegraph Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit
2893 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway
21.1 mi · 28 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Continue on Ford Freeway
9.7 mi · 10 min · Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 21 Mile Road
2260 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto 21 Mile Road
1.2 km · 1 min · 21 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Gratiot Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Avenue
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Turn right onto Kuchenmeister Street
23 m · 3 sec · Kuchenmeister Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kuchenmeister Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylor and Chesterfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Edsel Ford Freeway
Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway
21.1 mi · 00h 28m
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 Sunny leaving Taylor and Mostly Sunny near Chesterfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taylor to Chesterfield?
The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Grosse Pointe Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Taylor and 21.7 miles from Chesterfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 $5.77 one way or $11.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Taylor and Mostly Sunny near Chesterfield.
Stop Ideas Near Grosse Pointe Park
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 Grosse Pointe Park.
Detroit
Royal Oak station
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 36.39 mi (58.57 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 Chesterfield
Township in Macomb County, Michigan
| Population | 46,659 |
| Coordinates | 42.6628100, -82.8424200 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chesterfield (-82.84242, 42.66281)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $3.77 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.51 | $13.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.12 | $14.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.12 | $16.23 |
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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