How far is Taylor, MI from Dalton, MI?
The driving distance from Taylor, MI to Dalton, MI is about 205.4 miles (330.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169 miles (272 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.
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 Clinton County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taylor and Dalton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylor and Dalton.
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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
8.6 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left
54.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids
53.7 mi · 58 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon
36.9 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North: Muskegon, Ludington
2543 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR B23
1872 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Russell Road
2381 ft · 43 sec · Russell Road
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Turn right onto East Tyler Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Tyler Road
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Turn right
63 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylor and Dalton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 275 North
Keep slight left
54.8 mi · 00h 59m
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 Sunny leaving Taylor and Mostly Sunny near Dalton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taylor to Dalton?
The road trip is about 205.4 miles (330.6 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?
Wacousta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.5 miles from Taylor and 102.9 miles from Dalton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169 miles (272 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:28 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.98 one way or $61.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Taylor and Mostly Sunny near Dalton.
Stop Ideas Near Wacousta
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 Wacousta.
East Lansing station
Owosso, MI
Durand Union Station
Albion station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Dalton. Straight-line distance: 169.01 mi (271.99 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 Dalton
Township in Muskegon County, Michigan
| Population | 9,409 |
| Coordinates | 43.3186200, -86.2617300 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dalton (-86.26173, 43.31862)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 331 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.27 | $30.98 | $61.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $35.99 | $71.98 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $40.30 | $80.59 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $47.71 | $95.41 |
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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