How far is Taylor, MI from Niles, MI?
The driving distance from Taylor, MI to Niles, MI is about 187 miles (301 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taylor and Niles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylor and Niles.
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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
150.4 mi · 2 hr 41 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 140: Niles, Watervliet
1222 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Watervliet Road
13.4 mi · 19 min · Watervliet Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
813 ft · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Painter School Road
4 mi · 5 min · Painter School Road
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Continue on Berrien Center Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · Berrien Center Road
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Turn straight onto Old US-31
1.2 km · 1 min · Old US-31
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Continue on Front Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Front Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1277 ft · 44 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
19 m · 2 sec · North 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylor and Niles.
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
150 mi · 02h 41m
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 Niles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taylor to Niles?
The road trip is about 187 miles (301 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
Marshall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.3 miles from Taylor and 93.7 miles from Niles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 9:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.89 one way or $49.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Taylor and Mostly Sunny near Niles.
Stop Ideas Near Marshall
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 Marshall.
Albion station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Jackson station
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Niles. Straight-line distance: 155.77 mi (250.68 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 Niles
City in Berrien and Cass counties of Michigan
| Population | 13,758 |
| Coordinates | 41.8297700, -86.2541800 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
End: Niles (-86.25418, 41.82977)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 301 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $24.89 | $49.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.07 | $56.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.72 | $61.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.01 | $70.01 |
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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