How far is Taylor, MI from Melvindale, MI?
The driving distance from Taylor, MI to Melvindale, MI is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.6 miles (9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Michigan, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taylor and Melvindale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylor and Melvindale.
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Start on Wick Road
158 m · 17 sec · Wick Road
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Turn right onto West Point Street
657 ft · 31 sec · West Point Street
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Turn right onto Baske Street
144 m · 23 sec · Baske Street
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Turn right onto Telegraph Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Telegraph Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit
2893 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Oakwood Boulevard
1503 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Enterprise Drive
664 ft · 25 sec · Enterprise Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Oakwood Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · Oakwood Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oakwood Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylor and Melvindale.
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.
Detroit Industrial Expressway
Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway
3.63 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Taylor and Chance Rain Showers near Melvindale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taylor to Melvindale?
The road trip is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Allen Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.8 miles from Taylor and 3.8 miles from Melvindale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.6 miles (9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 8:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.02 one way or $2.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Taylor and Chance Rain Showers near Melvindale.
Stop Ideas Near Allen Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Allen Park.
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Detroit
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Melvindale. Straight-line distance: 5.62 mi (9.05 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 Melvindale
City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 10,184 |
| Coordinates | 42.2825400, -83.1752000 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: Melvindale (-83.1752, 42.28254)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.26 | $2.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.43 | $2.86 |
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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