How far is Taylor, MI from Dorr, MI?
The driving distance from Taylor, MI to Dorr, MI is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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 00m.
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.
Human settlement in Jackson County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taylor and Dorr.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylor and Dorr.
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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
8.8 mi · 9 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway
87.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 311, M 96, I 94 BL: Battle Creek
1350 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Wheatfield Parkway
1796 ft · 32 sec · Wheatfield Parkway
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Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue
2.7 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on East Michigan Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue
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Turn left onto Hamblin Street
107 m · 7 sec · Hamblin Street
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Continue on East Hamblin Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · East Hamblin Avenue
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Turn right onto South Washington Avenue
824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue
6.1 mi · 10 min · West Michigan Avenue
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Turn slight right onto M-89
1313 ft · 17 sec · M-89
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Continue on M 89
8 mi · 9 min · M 89
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Continue on East D Avenue
2587 ft · 37 sec · East D Avenue
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Turn right onto North 32nd Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North 32nd Street
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Turn left onto East C Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · East C Avenue
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Turn straight onto East Richplain Drive
3.2 mi · 4 min · East Richplain Drive
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Continue on M 89
1.1 mi · 1 min · M 89
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Continue on Jackson Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Jackson Road
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Continue on East Bridge Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Bridge Street
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Continue on Allegan Street
1.2 km · 56 sec · Allegan Street
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Take the exit right toward US 131 North: Grand Rapids
1783 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
18.7 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Dorr, Moline
1335 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto 142nd Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · 142nd Avenue
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Turn right
28 m · 7 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 Dorr.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Detroit Industrial Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway
87.3 mi · 01h 34m
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 Cloudy leaving Taylor and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Dorr.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taylor to Dorr?
The road trip is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Parma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.2 miles from Taylor and 77.5 miles from Dorr.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 10:58 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.62 one way or $45.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Taylor and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Dorr.
Stop Ideas Near Parma
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 Parma.
Albion station
Jackson station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
East Lansing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Dorr. Straight-line distance: 129.38 mi (208.22 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 Dorr
Township in Allegan County, Michigan
| Population | 7,925 |
| Coordinates | 42.7253100, -85.7225300 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dorr (-85.72253, 42.72531)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.14 | $22.62 | $45.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.81 | $26.26 | $52.51 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $29.53 | $59.06 |
| Diesel | $6.50 | $35.49 | $70.98 |
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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