How far is Taylor, MI from Muskegon, MI?

The driving distance from Taylor, MI to Muskegon, MI is about 199.1 miles (320.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166 miles (267.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
199.06 mi
03h 39m
Flight
166 mi
267.15 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166 mi
Kilometers
267.15 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.06 mi
Kilometers
320.36 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Muskegon
Thu, Apr 23, 10:23 AM EDT
Return by in Taylor
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylor
2026-04-23T06:43
Arrive Muskegon
Thu, Apr 23, 10:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taylor
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Waverly
MI

City in Bremer County, Iowa, United States

From Taylor
99.4 mi
01h 49m
To Muskegon
99.7 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids

    53.7 mi · 58 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon

    42.7 mi · 48 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Seaway Drive

    1175 ft · 29 sec · Seaway Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on West Muskegon Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Muskegon Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Apple Avenue

    15 m · 1 sec · West Apple Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Apple Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 West
96.4 mi · 48%
I 275 North
93.4 mi · 47%
Detroit Industrial Expressway
5.43 mi · 3%
South Beech Daly Road
1 mi · 1%
Wick Road
0.98 mi
West Muskegon Avenue
0.66 mi
Longest Stretch

I 275 North

Keep slight left

54.8 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.1 mi
166 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waverly
01h 49m from Taylor
Leave By
9:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Taylor and Mostly Sunny near Muskegon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 199.1 miles (320.4 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?

Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.4 miles from Taylor and 99.7 miles from Muskegon.

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

The direct path is about 166 miles (267.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 9:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.47 one way or $52.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Taylor and Mostly Sunny near Muskegon.

Stop Ideas Near Waverly

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

11 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

47 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

55 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

56 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Muskegon. Straight-line distance: 166 mi (267.15 km).

Taylor

#1 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population60,576
Coordinates42.2408700, -83.2696500
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Muskegon

#2 Muskegon

City in Michigan, United States

Population36,462
Coordinates43.2341800, -86.2483900
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Taylor (-83.26965, 42.24087)
End: Muskegon (-86.24839, 43.23418)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 320 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.02 gal
26.59 L · about $26.47
Round trip
$52.94
14.04 gal · 53.18 L
Estimated CO2
62.4 kg one way
Round trip: 124.8 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.47 $52.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.86 $59.71
Premium $4.65 $32.67 $65.34
Diesel $5.30 $37.23 $74.47

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Taylor and Muskegon. The current time is 06:43:09.

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.