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.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
8.6 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left
54.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids
53.7 mi · 58 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon
42.7 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Seaway Drive
1175 ft · 29 sec · Seaway Drive
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Continue on West Muskegon Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · West Muskegon Avenue
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Turn right onto West Apple Avenue
15 m · 1 sec · West Apple Avenue
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waverly.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Muskegon. Straight-line distance: 166 mi (267.15 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 Muskegon
City in Michigan, United States
| Population | 36,462 |
| Coordinates | 43.2341800, -86.2483900 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: Muskegon (-86.24839, 43.23418)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 320 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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