How far is Taylor, MI from Inkster, MI?

The driving distance from Taylor, MI to Inkster, MI is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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
5.78 mi
00h 11m
Flight
4.22 mi
6.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.22 mi
Kilometers
6.79 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.78 mi
Kilometers
9.3 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Inkster
Thu, Apr 16, 10:04 AM EDT
Return by in Taylor
Thu, Apr 16, 10:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylor
2026-04-16T09:53
Arrive Inkster
Thu, Apr 16, 10:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Taylor
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wayne
MI

Town in Wayne County, West Virginia

From Taylor
2.9 mi
00h 05m
To Inkster
2.9 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 km · 2 min · Ecorse Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Inkster Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Inkster Road

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Inkster Road

Car Route Details

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

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
5 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Inkster Road
2.8 mi · 49%
South Beech Daly Road
1 mi · 17%
Ecorse Road
0.99 mi · 17%
Wick Road
0.98 mi · 17%
Longest Stretch

Inkster Road

Turn right onto Inkster Road

2.8 mi · 00h 05m

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 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
4.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wayne
00h 05m from Taylor
Leave By
8:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?

Wayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Taylor and 2.9 miles from Inkster.

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

The direct path is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 8:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.75 one way or $1.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wayne

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

12 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

16 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

28 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

29 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Inkster. Straight-line distance: 4.22 mi (6.79 km).

Taylor

#1 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

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

#2 Inkster

City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America

Population24,115
Coordinates42.2942000, -83.3099300
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Taylor (-83.26965, 42.24087)
End: Inkster (-83.30993, 42.2942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.2 gal
0.77 L · about $0.75
Round trip
$1.51
0.4 gal · 1.54 L
Estimated CO2
1.8 kg one way
Round trip: 3.6 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.75 $1.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.85 $1.70
Premium $4.65 $0.93 $1.86
Diesel $5.30 $1.06 $2.12

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Taylor and Inkster. The current time is 09:53:21.

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.