How far is Taylor, MI from Paradise, MI?
The driving distance from Taylor, MI to Paradise, MI is about 368.4 miles (592.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 315.3 miles (507.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 06h 34m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Township in Montcalm County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taylor and Paradise.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylor and Paradise.
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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
6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint
960 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Flint
1.1 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
79.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Keep slight left
62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
125.1 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 123: Newberry
2066 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Tahquamenon Trail
22.4 mi · 26 min · Tahquamenon Trail
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Continue on Front Street
124 m · 9 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto South Deerfoot Road
32.9 mi · 38 min · South Deerfoot Road
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Continue straight
24 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylor and Paradise.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 23 North
Keep slight left
125 mi · 02h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Taylor and Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers near Paradise.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taylor to Paradise?
The road trip is about 368.4 miles (592.9 km) and usually takes 06h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Maple Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.1 miles from Taylor and 184.3 miles from Paradise.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 315.3 miles (507.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.1 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $59.72 one way or $119.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Taylor and Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers near Paradise.
Stop Ideas Near Maple Valley
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 Maple Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Paradise. Straight-line distance: 315.36 mi (507.53 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 Paradise
Unincorporated community in Whitefish Township, Chippewa County, Michigan, USA
| Population | 5,176 |
| Coordinates | 46.6275200, -85.0375900 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paradise (-85.03759, 46.62752)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 593 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 35m |
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 | $59.72 | $119.44 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $68.20 | $136.40 |
| Premium | $5.85 | $75.99 | $151.97 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $84.24 | $168.48 |
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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