How far is Taylor, MI from Owosso, MI?

The driving distance from Taylor, MI to Owosso, MI is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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
95.94 mi
01h 57m
Flight
69.72 mi
112.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.72 mi
Kilometers
112.21 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.94 mi
Kilometers
154.4 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Owosso
Thu, Apr 23, 7:32 AM EDT
Return by in Taylor
Thu, Apr 23, 9:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylor
2026-04-23T05:35
Arrive Owosso
Thu, Apr 23, 7:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
Brighton
MI

Suburb of Detroit, Michigan, United States

From Taylor
47.9 mi
00h 58m
To Owosso
48 mi
00h 58m

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
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23.6 mi · 25 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward M 43, M 52: Stockbridge, Webberville

    2102 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Stockbridge Road

    3189 ft · 53 sec · Stockbridge Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Grand River Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Grand River Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Perry Road

    23.2 mi · 35 min · Perry Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    18 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 North
62.1 mi · 65%
Perry Road
23.2 mi · 24%
Detroit Industrial Expressway
5.43 mi · 6%
East Grand River Avenue
1.16 mi · 1%
South Beech Daly Road
1 mi · 1%
Wick Road
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 275 North

Merge slight left

29.2 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
69.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brighton
00h 58m from Taylor
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Taylor and Mostly Sunny near Owosso.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.9 miles from Taylor and 48 miles from Owosso.

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

The direct path is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.78 one way or $25.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brighton

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

27 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

42 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Durand Union Station

45 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

48 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Owosso. Straight-line distance: 69.72 mi (112.21 km).

Taylor

#1 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

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

#2 Owosso

City in Michigan, USA

Population14,338
Coordinates42.9978000, -84.1766400
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: Taylor (-83.26965, 42.24087)
End: Owosso (-84.17664, 42.9978)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.82 L · about $12.78
Round trip
$25.57
6.78 gal · 25.64 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.78 $25.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.42 $28.84
Premium $4.65 $15.78 $31.55
Diesel $5.30 $17.98 $35.96

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 Owosso. The current time is 05:35:04.

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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.