How far is Taylor, MI from Hamtramck, MI?

The driving distance from Taylor, MI to Hamtramck, MI is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.13 mi
00h 28m
Flight
15.38 mi
24.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.38 mi
Kilometers
24.75 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.13 mi
Kilometers
29.17 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamtramck
Wed, Apr 22, 11:08 PM EDT
Return by in Taylor
Wed, Apr 22, 11:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylor
2026-04-22T22:40
Arrive Hamtramck
Wed, Apr 22, 11:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 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
Dearborn
MI

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

From Taylor
9.1 mi
00h 14m
To Hamtramck
9.1 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Telegraph Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    2893 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Russell Street

    907 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

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

    2173 ft · 1 min · Russell Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Grand Boulevard

    1697 ft · 48 sec · East Grand Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    121 m · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Hamtramck Drive

    1 km · 2 min · Hamtramck Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Joseph Campau Street

    2085 ft · 1 min · Joseph Campau Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Roosevelt Street

    1349 ft · 60 sec · Roosevelt Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Detroit Industrial Expressway
7.6 mi · 42%
Edsel Ford Freeway
5.8 mi · 32%
Telegraph Road
1.58 mi · 9%
Hamtramck Drive
0.65 mi · 4%
Russell Street
0.58 mi · 3%
I 94 East
0.55 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Detroit Industrial Expressway

Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

7.6 mi · 00h 09m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
15.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dearborn
00h 14m from Taylor
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Taylor and Sunny near Hamtramck.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Dearborn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Taylor and 9.1 miles from Hamtramck.

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

The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Taylor and Sunny near Hamtramck.

Stop Ideas Near Dearborn

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

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

RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

2 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

6 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

Detroit

10 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

19 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Hamtramck. Straight-line distance: 15.38 mi (24.75 km).

Taylor

#1 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

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

#2 Hamtramck

City in Michigan

Population21,438
Coordinates42.3928200, -83.0496400
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Taylor (-83.26965, 42.24087)
End: Hamtramck (-83.04964, 42.39282)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.42 L · about $2.41
Round trip
$4.83
1.28 gal · 4.84 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.41 $4.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.72 $5.44
Premium $4.65 $2.98 $5.96
Diesel $5.30 $3.39 $6.79

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Taylor and Hamtramck. The current time is 22:40:45.

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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.