How far is Taylor, MI from Farmington, MI?

The driving distance from Taylor, MI to Farmington, MI is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.18 mi
00h 35m
Flight
16.38 mi
26.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.38 mi
Kilometers
26.36 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.18 mi
Kilometers
30.86 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington
Sat, Apr 18, 3:02 AM EDT
Return by in Taylor
Sat, Apr 18, 3:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylor
2026-04-18T02:26
Arrive Farmington
Sat, Apr 18, 3:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 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
Redford
MI

Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan

From Taylor
9.6 mi
00h 17m
To Farmington
9.6 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SSW
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.8 mi · 17 min · Telegraph Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Telegraph Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Telegraph Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Telegraph Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Telegraph Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Telegraph Road

    726 ft · 25 sec · Telegraph Road

  8. 8

    Turn sharp right onto Grand River Avenue

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Grand River Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Grand River Avenue

    2 mi · 5 min · Grand River Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left onto Farmington Road

    49 m · 5 sec · Farmington Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Telegraph Road
13.1 mi · 68%
Grand River Avenue
5.76 mi · 30%
West Point Street
0.12 mi · 1%
Wick Road
0.1 mi · 1%
Baske Street
0.09 mi
Farmington Road
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Telegraph Road

Turn right onto Telegraph Road

9.83 mi · 00h 17m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
16.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Redford
00h 17m from Taylor
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Taylor and Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Redford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Taylor and 9.6 miles from Farmington.

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

The direct path is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Taylor and Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmington.

Stop Ideas Near Redford

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

10 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

11 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

17 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

19 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 16.38 mi (26.36 km).

Taylor

#1 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

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

#2 Farmington

City in Michigan, United States

Population10,395
Coordinates42.4644800, -83.3763200
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Taylor (-83.26965, 42.24087)
End: Farmington (-83.37632, 42.46448)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.56 L · about $2.56
Round trip
$5.13
1.36 gal · 5.12 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.56 $5.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.89 $5.78
Premium $4.65 $3.16 $6.33
Diesel $5.30 $3.61 $7.21

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Taylor and Farmington. The current time is 02:26:45.

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.