How far is Taylor, MI from Marengo, MI?

The driving distance from Taylor, MI to Marengo, MI is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.8 miles (130 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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
88.12 mi
01h 40m
Flight
80.77 mi
129.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.77 mi
Kilometers
129.99 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.12 mi
Kilometers
141.81 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marengo
Wed, Apr 15, 6:20 PM EDT
Return by in Taylor
Wed, Apr 15, 8:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylor
2026-04-15T16:39
Arrive Marengo
Wed, Apr 15, 6:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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
Chelsea
MI

City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States of America

From Taylor
43.9 mi
00h 50m
To Marengo
44.2 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
73°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway

    72.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward M 199: Albion

    1176 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 26 Mile Road

    1017 ft · 17 sec · 26 Mile Road

  9. 9

    Continue on 25 1/2 Mile Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 25 1/2 Mile Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Michigan Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Michigan Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Street

    1031 ft · 30 sec · State Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Alcott Street

    98 m · 19 sec · Alcott Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto College Street

    56 m · 8 sec · College Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · College Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Detroit Industrial Expressway
81.4 mi · 92%
West Michigan Avenue
2.27 mi · 3%
25 1/2 Mile Road
1.06 mi · 1%
South Beech Daly Road
1 mi · 1%
Wick Road
0.98 mi · 1%
Ecorse Road
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Detroit Industrial Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway

72.6 mi · 01h 18m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
80.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chelsea
00h 50m from Taylor
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Taylor and 44.2 miles from Marengo.

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

The direct path is about 80.8 miles (130 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.73 one way or $23.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chelsea

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

23 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Jackson station

32 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

East Lansing station

59 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

61 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Marengo. Straight-line distance: 80.77 mi (129.99 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 Marengo

Township in Calhoun County, Michigan

Population2,223
Coordinates42.2714300, -84.8485900
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Start: Taylor (-83.26965, 42.24087)
End: Marengo (-84.84859, 42.27143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.11 gal
11.77 L · about $11.73
Round trip
$23.46
6.22 gal · 23.54 L
Estimated CO2
27.6 kg one way
Round trip: 55.3 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.73 $23.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.23 $26.45
Premium $4.65 $14.47 $28.95
Diesel $5.30 $16.50 $32.99

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Taylor and Marengo. The current time is 16:39:42.

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.