How far is Taylor, MI from Mount Pleasant, MI?
The driving distance from Taylor, MI to Mount Pleasant, MI is about 176.2 miles (283.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Calhoun County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taylor and Mount Pleasant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylor and Mount Pleasant.
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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
8.8 mi · 9 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway
139.6 mi · 2 hr 30 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lawrence
1398 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto 52nd Street
1.4 km · 1 min · 52nd Street
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Continue on South Paw Paw Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Paw Paw Street
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Turn left onto Bangor Road
3071 ft · 1 min · Bangor Road
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Continue on County Road 215
5.8 mi · 8 min · County Road 215
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Turn left onto State Highway 43
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 43
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Continue on East Monroe Street
8.9 mi · 13 min · East Monroe Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward M-43
51 m · 3 sec · M-43
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Exit the roundabout onto M-43
1.2 mi · 2 min · M-43
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Turn right onto Blue Star Highway
4.9 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Highway
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Turn right onto Point Betsie Drive
61 m · 11 sec · Point Betsie Drive
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Continue on Point Betsie Drive
92 m · 14 sec · Point Betsie Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Little Sable Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylor and Mount Pleasant.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Detroit Industrial Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway
140 mi · 02h 30m
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.
Sunny leaving Taylor and Sunny near Mount Pleasant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taylor to Mount Pleasant?
The road trip is about 176.2 miles (283.6 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?
Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.9 miles from Taylor and 88.3 miles from Mount Pleasant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 10:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.46 one way or $46.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Taylor and Sunny near Mount Pleasant.
Stop Ideas Near Marengo
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 Marengo.
Albion station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Jackson station
East Lansing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 152.77 mi (245.86 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 Mount Pleasant
City in Isabella County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 24,274 |
| Coordinates | 42.4572500, -86.2472500 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Pleasant (-86.24725, 42.45725)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $23.46 | $46.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.45 | $52.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.95 | $57.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.99 | $65.98 |
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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