How far is Taylor, MI from Howell, MI?

The driving distance from Taylor, MI to Howell, MI is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.2 mi
01h 06m
Flight
42.11 mi
67.77 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.11 mi
Kilometers
67.77 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.2 mi
Kilometers
92.06 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Howell
Thu, Oct 15, 3:28 PM EDT
Return by in Taylor
Thu, Oct 15, 4:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylor
2026-10-15T14:21
Arrive Howell
Thu, Oct 15, 3:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taylor
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Novi
MI

City in Michigan, USA

From Taylor
28.6 mi
00h 33m
To Howell
28.6 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ENE
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR D19: Howell, Pinckney

    1110 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Pinckney Road

    1882 ft · 40 sec · Pinckney Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Michigan Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Michigan Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Michigan Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 North
47.5 mi · 83%
Detroit Industrial Expressway
5.43 mi · 9%
South Beech Daly Road
1 mi · 2%
Wick Road
0.98 mi · 2%
South Michigan Avenue
0.71 mi · 1%
Ecorse Road
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 275 North

Merge slight left

29.2 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
42.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Novi
00h 33m from Taylor
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Taylor and Rain Likely near Howell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Novi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Taylor and 28.6 miles from Howell.

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

The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Taylor and Rain Likely near Howell.

Stop Ideas Near Novi

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

23 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

24 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

24 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

27 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Howell. Straight-line distance: 42.11 mi (67.77 km).

Taylor

#1 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

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

#2 Howell

Human settlement in Livingston County, Michigan, United States of America

Population7,247
Coordinates42.6072600, -83.9294000
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Taylor (-83.26965, 42.24087)
End: Howell (-83.9294, 42.60726)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.64 L · about $9.28
Round trip
$18.56
4.04 gal · 15.28 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.59 $9.28 $18.56
Mid-grade $5.25 $10.60 $21.19
Premium $5.85 $11.81 $23.61
Diesel $6.48 $13.09 $26.18

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Taylor and Howell. The current time is 14:21:16.

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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.