How far is Taylor, MI from Dexter, MI?

The driving distance from Taylor, MI to Dexter, MI is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.63 mi
00h 46m
Flight
32.39 mi
52.13 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.39 mi
Kilometers
52.13 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.63 mi
Kilometers
62.17 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dexter
Thu, Oct 15, 6:09 PM EDT
Return by in Taylor
Thu, Oct 15, 6:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylor
2026-10-15T17:22
Arrive Dexter
Thu, Oct 15, 6:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taylor
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Ypsilanti
MI

City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States

From Taylor
19.3 mi
00h 23m
To Dexter
19.4 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ENE
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wick Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wick Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Beech Daly Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Beech Daly Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ecorse Road

    2533 ft · 49 sec · Ecorse Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Chicago

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway

    24 mi · 26 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Baker Road, Dexter

    1903 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Baker Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Baker Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Baker Road

    22 m · 2 sec · Baker Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Baker Road

    158 m · 10 sec · Baker Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Baker Road

    20 m · 2 sec · Baker Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Baker Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Baker Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    853 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    20 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Detroit Industrial Expressway
32.7 mi · 85%
Baker Road
3.01 mi · 8%
South Beech Daly Road
1 mi · 3%
Wick Road
0.98 mi · 3%
Ecorse Road
0.48 mi · 1%
I 94 West
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Detroit Industrial Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway

24 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
32.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ypsilanti
00h 23m from Taylor
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Taylor and Chance Light Rain near Dexter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Ypsilanti is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Taylor and 19.4 miles from Dexter.

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

The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.25 one way or $12.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Taylor and Chance Light Rain near Dexter.

Stop Ideas Near Ypsilanti

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

12 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

31 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

35 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

47 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Dexter. Straight-line distance: 32.39 mi (52.13 km).

Taylor

#1 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

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

#2 Dexter

Village in Michigan, United States

Population6,503
Coordinates42.3383400, -83.8895400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Taylor (-83.26965, 42.24087)
End: Dexter (-83.88954, 42.33834)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.16 L · about $6.25
Round trip
$12.50
2.72 gal · 10.32 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.59 $6.25 $12.50
Mid-grade $5.25 $7.13 $14.27
Premium $5.85 $7.95 $15.90
Diesel $6.48 $8.81 $17.63

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Taylor and Dexter. The current time is 17:22:35.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.