How far is Taylor, MI from Napoleon, MI?
The driving distance from Taylor, MI to Napoleon, MI is about 58 miles (93.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 01h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taylor and Napoleon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylor and Napoleon.
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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
15.8 mi · 17 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ann Arbor-Saline Road
2730 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Ann Arbor-Saline Road
59 m · 4 sec · Ann Arbor-Saline Road
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Continue on Ann Arbor-Saline Road
3 mi · 5 min · Ann Arbor-Saline Road
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Turn right onto Pleasant Lake Road
5 mi · 7 min · Pleasant Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pleasant Lake Road
11.1 mi · 16 min · Pleasant Lake Road
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Continue on Sharon Hollow Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Sharon Hollow Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sharon Valley Road
98 m · 7 sec · Sharon Valley Road
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Turn right onto Sharon Hollow Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Sharon Hollow Road
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Turn right onto West Austin Road
8.4 mi · 14 min · West Austin Road
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Turn left onto East Street
29 m · 3 sec · East Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylor and Napoleon.
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
Keep slight right to continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway
15.8 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Taylor and Chance Rain Showers near Napoleon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taylor to Napoleon?
The road trip is about 58 miles (93.3 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Ann Arbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.9 miles from Taylor and 29.1 miles from Napoleon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.37 one way or $18.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Taylor and Chance Rain Showers near Napoleon.
Stop Ideas Near Ann Arbor
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 Ann Arbor.
Ann Arbor station
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Napoleon. Straight-line distance: 50.28 mi (80.92 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 Napoleon
Township in Jackson County, Michigan
| Population | 6,703 |
| Coordinates | 42.1605900, -84.2460600 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Napoleon (-84.24606, 42.16059)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $4.59 | $9.37 | $18.74 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $10.70 | $21.40 |
| Premium | $5.85 | $11.92 | $23.85 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $13.22 | $26.44 |
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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