How far is Taylor, MI from Laketon, MI?

The driving distance from Taylor, MI to Laketon, MI is about 383.3 miles (616.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 308.8 miles (496.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
383.25 mi
06h 53m
Flight
308.75 mi
496.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
308.75 mi
Kilometers
496.89 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
383.25 mi
Kilometers
616.78 km
Drive Time
06h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laketon
Wed, Oct 28, 3:29 AM EDT
Return by in Taylor
Wed, Oct 28, 10:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylor
2026-10-27T20:36
Arrive Laketon
Wed, Oct 28, 3:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:53 PM to 2:23 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taylor
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Maple Valley
MI

Township in Montcalm County, Michigan

From Taylor
191.4 mi
03h 26m
To Laketon
191.8 mi
03h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 27 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph ESE
Destination
50°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Oct 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint

    960 ft · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Flint

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    125.1 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward M 123: Newberry

    2066 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Tahquamenon Trail

    22.4 mi · 26 min · Tahquamenon Trail

  17. 17

    Continue on Front Street

    124 m · 9 sec · Front Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Deerfoot Road

    11 mi · 13 min · South Deerfoot Road

  19. 19

    Turn left

    36.4 mi · 42 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Laketon Road

    2082 ft · 2 min · Laketon Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Laketon Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
268 mi · 70%
I 275 North
36 mi · 9%
Tahquamenon Trail
22.4 mi · 6%
South Deerfoot Road
11 mi · 3%
Detroit Industrial Expressway
5.43 mi · 1%
South Beech Daly Road
1 mi
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Keep slight left

125 mi · 02h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 53m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.5 mi
308.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maple Valley
03h 26m from Taylor
Leave By
10:14 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Taylor and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Laketon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 383.3 miles (616.8 km) and usually takes 06h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Maple Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 191.4 miles from Taylor and 191.8 miles from Laketon.

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

The direct path is about 308.8 miles (496.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.5 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $65.11 one way or $130.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Taylor and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Laketon.

Stop Ideas Near Maple Valley

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

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

BUS

Manton, Michigan

72 mi away
Junction U.S. 131 & M-42
BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

73 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.
BUS

Tawas City, MI

77 mi away
1020 West Lake Street
BUS

Kingsley, Michigan

89 mi away
119 E. Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Laketon. Straight-line distance: 308.75 mi (496.89 km).

Taylor

#1 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population60,576
Coordinates42.2408700, -83.2696500
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
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#2 Laketon

Township in Muskegon County, Michigan

Population7,656
Coordinates46.3427700, -85.7484600
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Start: Taylor (-83.26965, 42.24087)
End: Laketon (-85.74846, 46.34277)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 617 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.52 gal
51.19 L · about $65.11
Round trip
$130.22
27.04 gal · 102.38 L
Estimated CO2
120.2 kg one way
Round trip: 240.3 kg / 530 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.82 $65.11 $130.22
Mid-grade $5.40 $73.01 $146.02
Premium $6.00 $81.11 $162.21
Diesel $6.81 $92.11 $184.22

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 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Taylor and Laketon. The current time is 20:36:18.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.