How far is Taylor, MI from Northview, MI?

The driving distance from Taylor, MI to Northview, MI is about 160.9 miles (258.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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
160.85 mi
02h 59m
Flight
130.86 mi
210.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.86 mi
Kilometers
210.6 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.85 mi
Kilometers
258.87 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northview
Thu, Apr 23, 5:11 AM EDT
Return by in Taylor
Thu, Apr 23, 8:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylor
2026-04-23T02:12
Arrive Northview
Thu, Apr 23, 5:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Okemos
MI

Census-designated place in Ingham County, Michigan

From Taylor
80.3 mi
01h 29m
To Northview
80.5 mi
01h 29m

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
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    52.9 mi · 57 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward M 44, M 37 South: East Beltline Avenue

    2097 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East Beltline Avenue Northeast

    4.8 mi · 7 min · East Beltline Avenue Northeast

  14. 14

    Continue on East Beltline Avenue Northeast

    782 ft · 23 sec · East Beltline Avenue Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 5 Mile Road Northeast

    3040 ft · 60 sec · 5 Mile Road Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Northville Drive Northeast

    855 ft · 40 sec · Northville Drive Northeast

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Sandalwood Court Northeast

    116 m · 17 sec · Sandalwood Court Northeast

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sandalwood Court Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 North
93.4 mi · 58%
I 96 West
52.9 mi · 33%
Detroit Industrial Expressway
5.43 mi · 3%
East Beltline Avenue Northeast
4.93 mi · 3%
South Beech Daly Road
1 mi · 1%
Wick Road
0.98 mi · 1%
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 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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
130.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Okemos
01h 29m from Taylor
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Taylor and Mostly Sunny near Northview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160.9 miles (258.9 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Okemos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.3 miles from Taylor and 80.5 miles from Northview.

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

The direct path is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.42 one way or $42.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Okemos

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

5 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

37 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

42 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Jackson station

53 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Northview. Straight-line distance: 130.86 mi (210.6 km).

Taylor

#1 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

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

#2 Northview

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population14,541
Coordinates43.0455800, -85.6005900
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: Taylor (-83.26965, 42.24087)
End: Northview (-85.60059, 43.04558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.68 gal
21.49 L · about $21.42
Round trip
$42.84
11.36 gal · 42.98 L
Estimated CO2
50.5 kg one way
Round trip: 101 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.42 $42.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.16 $48.31
Premium $4.65 $26.43 $52.87
Diesel $5.30 $30.13 $60.25

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 Northview. The current time is 02:12:00.

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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.