How far is Taylor, MI from Mount Pleasant, MI?

The driving distance from Taylor, MI to Mount Pleasant, MI is about 157.1 miles (252.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.5 miles (194 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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
157.05 mi
02h 52m
Flight
120.55 mi
194.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.55 mi
Kilometers
194.01 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.05 mi
Kilometers
252.75 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Thu, Apr 16, 10:55 AM EDT
Return by in Taylor
Thu, Apr 16, 1:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylor
2026-04-16T08:02
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Thu, Apr 16, 10:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Williamston
MI

Human settlement in Ingham County, Michigan, United States of America

From Taylor
78.5 mi
01h 26m
To Mount Pleasant
78.6 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WNW

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.

  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

    8.6 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    38.9 mi · 42 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 496, US 127 North: Downtown Lansing

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 127 North: Clare

    64 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward US 127 Business: Mount Pleasant

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Business US-127

  15. 15

    Continue on South Mission Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Mission Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Mission Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 North
77.5 mi · 49%
US 127 North
64 mi · 41%
Detroit Industrial Expressway
5.43 mi · 3%
Ransom E Olds Freeway
2.85 mi · 2%
South Mission Street
1.73 mi · 1%
South Beech Daly Road
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 127 North

Keep slight right to continue on US 127 North: Clare

64 mi · 01h 07m

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
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.6 mi
120.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamston
01h 26m from Taylor
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Taylor and Patchy Fog 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 157.1 miles (252.8 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Williamston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.5 miles from Taylor and 78.6 miles from Mount Pleasant.

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

The direct path is about 120.5 miles (194 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.89 one way or $41.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Taylor and Patchy Fog near Mount Pleasant.

Stop Ideas Near Williamston

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

18 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

35 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

35 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Jackson station

50 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 120.55 mi (194.01 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 Mount Pleasant

City in Isabella County, Michigan, United States

Population26,060
Coordinates43.5978100, -84.7675100
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Taylor (-83.26965, 42.24087)
End: Mount Pleasant (-84.76751, 43.59781)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.54 gal
20.98 L · about $20.89
Round trip
$41.78
11.08 gal · 41.96 L
Estimated CO2
49.2 kg one way
Round trip: 98.5 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.89 $41.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.56 $47.12
Premium $4.65 $25.78 $51.57
Diesel $5.30 $29.38 $58.77

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Taylor and Mount Pleasant. The current time is 08:02:54.

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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.