How far is Taylor, MI from Dearborn Heights, MI?

The driving distance from Taylor, MI to Dearborn Heights, MI is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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
7.4 mi
00h 13m
Flight
6.64 mi
10.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.64 mi
Kilometers
10.69 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.4 mi
Kilometers
11.91 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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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 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dearborn Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 AM EDT
Return by in Taylor
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylor
2026-04-23T02:02
Arrive Dearborn Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Taylor
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Inkster
MI

City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America

From Taylor
3.7 mi
00h 06m
To Dearborn Heights
3.7 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Taylor and Dearborn Heights.

  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

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Telegraph Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Telegraph Road

    1260 ft · 35 sec · North Telegraph Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight left

    5 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
94.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Telegraph Road
6.85 mi · 93%
North Telegraph Road
0.24 mi · 3%
West Point Street
0.12 mi · 2%
Wick Road
0.1 mi · 1%
Baske Street
0.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Telegraph Road

Turn right onto Telegraph Road

6.85 mi · 00h 12m

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
6.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inkster
00h 06m from Taylor
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Taylor and Mostly Sunny near Dearborn Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Taylor to Dearborn Heights?

The road trip is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Inkster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Taylor and 3.7 miles from Dearborn Heights.

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

The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.98 one way or $1.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Taylor and Mostly Sunny near Dearborn Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Inkster

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

6 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

9 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

21 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

25 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Dearborn Heights. Straight-line distance: 6.64 mi (10.69 km).

Taylor

#1 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population60,576
Coordinates42.2408700, -83.2696500
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Dearborn Heights

#2 Dearborn Heights

A city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population55,027
Coordinates42.3369800, -83.2732600
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Taylor (-83.26965, 42.24087)
End: Dearborn Heights (-83.27326, 42.33698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
0.99 L · about $0.98
Round trip
$1.96
0.52 gal · 1.98 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.98 $1.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.11 $2.21
Premium $4.65 $1.21 $2.42
Diesel $5.30 $1.38 $2.76

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Taylor and Dearborn Heights. The current time is 02:02:28.

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.