How far is Taylor, MI from Grand Haven, MI?

The driving distance from Taylor, MI to Grand Haven, MI is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
191.63 mi
03h 34m
Flight
160.72 mi
258.65 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.72 mi
Kilometers
258.65 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.63 mi
Kilometers
308.4 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Haven
Sat, Apr 18, 3:54 AM EDT
Return by in Taylor
Sat, Apr 18, 7:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylor
2026-04-18T00:19
Arrive Grand Haven
Sat, Apr 18, 3:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taylor
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Dimondale
MI

City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America

From Taylor
95.6 mi
01h 47m
To Grand Haven
96 mi
01h 47m

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
54°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
21 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Taylor and Grand Haven.

  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

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275: Toledo, Flint

    1531 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 North: Flint

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    29.2 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    8.6 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids

    53.7 mi · 58 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon

    27.6 mi · 30 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward M 104, M 231: Spring Lake, Grand Haven

    1450 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Cleveland Street

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Cleveland Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East Savidge Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East Savidge Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward US 31 South: Grand Haven

    1008 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto North Beacon Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Beacon Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    970 ft · 38 sec · Jackson Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North 5th Street

    1574 ft · 59 sec · North 5th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    613 ft · 14 sec · Washington Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 North
93.4 mi · 49%
I 96 West
81.3 mi · 42%
Detroit Industrial Expressway
5.43 mi · 3%
Cleveland Street
4.76 mi · 2%
East Savidge Street
2.04 mi · 1%
South Beech Daly Road
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 275 North

Keep slight left

54.8 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
160.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dimondale
01h 47m from Taylor
Leave By
9:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Taylor and Showers And Thunderstorms near Grand Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Taylor to Grand Haven?

The road trip is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Dimondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.6 miles from Taylor and 96 miles from Grand Haven.

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

The direct path is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.49 one way or $50.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dimondale

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

15 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

45 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

49 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
BUS

Owosso, MI

55 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Grand Haven. Straight-line distance: 160.72 mi (258.65 km).

Taylor

#1 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population60,576
Coordinates42.2408700, -83.2696500
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Grand Haven

#2 Grand Haven

City in Michigan

Population11,040
Coordinates43.0630700, -86.2283900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Taylor (-83.26965, 42.24087)
End: Grand Haven (-86.22839, 43.06307)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.76 gal
25.6 L · about $25.49
Round trip
$50.98
13.52 gal · 51.2 L
Estimated CO2
60.1 kg one way
Round trip: 120.2 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.49 $50.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.75 $57.50
Premium $4.65 $31.46 $62.92
Diesel $5.30 $35.86 $71.71

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 Grand Haven. The current time is 00:19:55.

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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.