How far is Taylor, MI from Mayfield, MI?
The driving distance from Taylor, MI to Mayfield, MI is about 252.8 miles (406.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200 miles (321.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Michigan, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taylor and Mayfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylor and Mayfield.
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Start on Wick Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Wick Road
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Turn right onto South Beech Daly Road
1.6 km · 2 min · South Beech Daly Road
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Turn left onto Ecorse Road
2533 ft · 49 sec · Ecorse Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Chicago
1240 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right onto Detroit Industrial Expressway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275: Toledo, Flint
1531 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 North: Flint
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
29.2 mi · 31 min
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Continue straight
6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint
960 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Flint
1.1 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
78.2 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West: Midland
1046 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
11.3 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10: Clare
38 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 WEST, TO M 115: Ludington, Cadillac
7.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 115: Cadillac
2678 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Cadillac Drive
34.5 mi · 47 min · Cadillac Drive
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Take the exit right toward US 31 North, M 55 East
23.3 mi · 25 min
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Continue on US 131
1.6 km · 1 min · US 131
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Turn left onto East M 113
8.7 mi · 12 min · East M 113
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Turn right onto Clark Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Clark Road
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Continue on Voice Road
2 mi · 3 min · Voice Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Garfield Road
1.5 km · 1 min · South Garfield Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Garfield Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylor and Mayfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 23 North
Merge slight left
78.2 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Taylor and Rain near Mayfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taylor to Mayfield?
The road trip is about 252.8 miles (406.9 km) and usually takes 04h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.3 miles from Taylor and 126.5 miles from Mayfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200 miles (321.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.8 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.98 one way or $81.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Taylor and Rain near Mayfield.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn.
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Flint station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Mayfield. Straight-line distance: 200 mi (321.87 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 Mayfield
Township in Grand Traverse County, Michigan
| Population | 7,910 |
| Coordinates | 44.6261100, -85.5286800 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mayfield (-85.52868, 44.62611)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 407 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.59 | $40.98 | $81.96 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $46.79 | $93.59 |
| Premium | $5.85 | $52.14 | $104.27 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $57.80 | $115.60 |
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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