How far is Taylor, MI from Plymouth, MI?
The driving distance from Taylor, MI to Plymouth, MI is about 601.6 miles (968.2 km), with a travel time of about 11h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 441.4 miles (710.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 56m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 28m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taylor and Plymouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylor and Plymouth.
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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
117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
1913 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto US-2 West
1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · US-2 West
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Turn right
17.3 mi · 21 min
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Turn sharp left onto M-28
35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Continue on Cedar Street
836 ft · 29 sec · Cedar Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Munising
59 m · 11 sec · East Munising
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Exit the roundabout onto East Munising
2.2 mi · 5 min · East Munising
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Continue on M-28
35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Continue on Cherry Creek Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Cherry Creek Road
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Turn right onto County Road 480
12.5 mi · 19 min · County Road 480
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Continue on Rail Street
1945 ft · 36 sec · Rail Street
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Turn right onto Division Street
153 m · 11 sec · Division Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
134 m · 13 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Teal Lake Avenue
2772 ft · 53 sec · North Teal Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto US Highway 41
2.7 mi · 4 min · US Highway 41
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
25 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.4 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
27 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
40.1 mi · 52 min
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Turn left
59.4 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Continue straight
19.4 mi · 24 min
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Continue on South County Road 519
2146 ft · 44 sec · South County Road 519
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Turn right onto Old US Highway 2
1.6 mi · 4 min · Old US Highway 2
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Turn left onto Duncan Avenue
160 m · 25 sec · Duncan Avenue
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Turn right onto Plymouth Road
1079 ft · 48 sec · Plymouth Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Plymouth Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylor and Plymouth.
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
118 mi · 02h 01m
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 Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely near Plymouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taylor to Plymouth?
The road trip is about 601.6 miles (968.2 km) and usually takes 11h 28m 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?
Mackinaw City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 300.4 miles from Taylor and 301.1 miles from Plymouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 441.4 miles (710.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 160.2 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 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 $97.53 one way or $195.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 188.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Taylor and Plymouth, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Taylor and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely near Plymouth.
Stop Ideas Near Mackinaw City
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 Mackinaw City.
Mackinaw City, Michigan
St. Ignace, Michigan
Cheboygan, MI
Pellston, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 441.37 mi (710.32 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 Plymouth
City in Wayne County, in the U.
| Population | 9,139 |
| Coordinates | 46.4646700, -89.9796100 |
| Altitude | 494 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plymouth (-89.97961, 46.46467)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 968 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 30m |
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 | $97.53 | $195.06 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $111.37 | $222.75 |
| Premium | $5.85 | $124.09 | $248.18 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $137.57 | $275.14 |
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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