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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
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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.
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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
5.8 mi · 8 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Russell Street
907 ft · 29 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Russell Street
2173 ft · 1 min · Russell Street
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Turn right onto East Grand Boulevard
1697 ft · 48 sec · East Grand Boulevard
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Turn slight left
121 m · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Hamtramck Drive
1 km · 2 min · Hamtramck Drive
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Turn left onto Joseph Campau Street
2085 ft · 1 min · Joseph Campau Street
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Turn right onto Roosevelt Street
1349 ft · 60 sec · Roosevelt Street
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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 Hamtramck.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dearborn.
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Detroit
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Hamtramck. Straight-line distance: 15.38 mi (24.75 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 Hamtramck
City in Michigan
| Population | 21,438 |
| Coordinates | 42.3928200, -83.0496400 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamtramck (-83.04964, 42.39282)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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