How far is Taylor, MI from Clawson, MI?

The driving distance from Taylor, MI to Clawson, MI is about 30 miles (48.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.94 mi
00h 39m
Flight
21.17 mi
34.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.17 mi
Kilometers
34.07 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.94 mi
Kilometers
48.18 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clawson
Sat, Apr 25, 6:25 PM EDT
Return by in Taylor
Sat, Apr 25, 7:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylor
2026-04-25T17:45
Arrive Clawson
Sat, Apr 25, 6:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Taylor
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hamtramck
MI

City in Michigan

From Taylor
15 mi
00h 19m
To Clawson
15 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph N
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Taylor and Clawson.

  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

    11.9 mi · 13 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 14 Mile Road

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on 14 Mile Road West

    83 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto West 14 Mile Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West 14 Mile Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    10 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
11.9 mi · 40%
Detroit Industrial Expressway
7.6 mi · 25%
Edsel Ford Freeway
5.56 mi · 19%
Telegraph Road
1.58 mi · 5%
West 14 Mile Road
1.57 mi · 5%
I 94 East
0.55 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

11.9 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
21.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamtramck
00h 19m from Taylor
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Taylor and Mostly Cloudy near Clawson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Taylor to Clawson?

The road trip is about 30 miles (48.2 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hamtramck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Taylor and 15 miles from Clawson.

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

The direct path is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $7.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Taylor and Mostly Cloudy near Clawson.

Stop Ideas Near Hamtramck

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

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

RAIL

Detroit

3 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

13 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

15 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

19 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Clawson. Straight-line distance: 21.17 mi (34.07 km).

Taylor

#1 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population60,576
Coordinates42.2408700, -83.2696500
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Clawson

#2 Clawson

City in Oakland County in the U.

Population11,731
Coordinates42.5333700, -83.1463200
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Taylor (-83.26965, 42.24087)
End: Clawson (-83.14632, 42.53337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4 L · about $4.00
Round trip
$7.99
2.12 gal · 8 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.00 $7.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.51 $9.02
Premium $4.65 $4.93 $9.87
Diesel $5.30 $5.62 $11.24

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Taylor and Clawson. The current time is 17:45:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.