How far is Taylor, MI from Elba, MI?
The driving distance from Taylor, MI to Elba, MI is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 01h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taylor and Elba.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylor and Elba.
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Start on Wick Road
158 m · 17 sec · Wick Road
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Turn right onto West Point Street
657 ft · 31 sec · West Point Street
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Turn right onto Baske Street
144 m · 23 sec · Baske Street
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Turn right onto Telegraph Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Telegraph Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit
2893 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
92 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint
2575 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
37.5 mi · 40 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 15: Clarkston, Davison
1903 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Ortonville Road
9.7 mi · 14 min · Ortonville Road
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Continue on South State Road
9.6 mi · 14 min · South State Road
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Turn right onto East Lippincott Boulevard
1.5 km · 1 min · East Lippincott Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Oak Road
1.3 km · 1 min · South Oak Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Oak Road
27 m · 2 sec · South Oak Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Oak Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Oak Road
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Turn right onto Davison Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Davison Road
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Turn right onto South Elba Road
1861 ft · 51 sec · South Elba Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Elba Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylor and Elba.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
37.5 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Taylor and Partly Sunny near Elba.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taylor to Elba?
The road trip is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Pontiac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Taylor and 39.9 miles from Elba.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.86 one way or $25.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain around Taylor and Partly Sunny near Elba.
Stop Ideas Near Pontiac
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Ferndale City Hall
Rochester Municipal Complex
City of Madison Heights
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pontiac.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Elba. Straight-line distance: 55.64 mi (89.55 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 Elba
Township in Lapeer County, Michigan
| Population | 1,331 |
| Coordinates | 43.0364200, -83.4399500 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elba (-83.43995, 43.03642)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.58 | $12.86 | $25.71 |
| Mid-grade | $5.22 | $14.65 | $29.31 |
| Premium | $5.82 | $16.35 | $32.70 |
| Diesel | $6.69 | $18.79 | $37.58 |
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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