How far is Taylor, MI from Romulus, MI?

The driving distance from Taylor, MI to Romulus, MI is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.54 mi
00h 13m
Flight
6.62 mi
10.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.62 mi
Kilometers
10.65 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.54 mi
Kilometers
13.75 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Romulus
Fri, Apr 24, 8:18 AM EDT
Return by in Taylor
Fri, Apr 24, 8:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylor
2026-04-24T08:05
Arrive Romulus
Fri, Apr 24, 8:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Taylor
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Inkster
MI

City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America

From Taylor
4.3 mi
00h 06m
To Romulus
4.3 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph S
Destination
75°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Wayne Road, Wayne

    2283 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Wayne Road

    2578 ft · 55 sec · Wayne Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Goddard Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Goddard Road

  9. 9

    Turn right

    32 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    18 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
129.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Detroit Industrial Expressway
4.23 mi · 50%
South Beech Daly Road
1 mi · 12%
Wick Road
0.98 mi · 12%
Wayne Road
0.92 mi · 11%
Goddard Road
0.66 mi · 8%
Ecorse Road
0.48 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Detroit Industrial Expressway

Merge slight right onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

4.23 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
6.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inkster
00h 06m from Taylor
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Taylor and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Romulus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Inkster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Taylor and 4.3 miles from Romulus.

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

The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.13 one way or $2.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Taylor and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Romulus.

Stop Ideas Near Inkster

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

6 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

9 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

21 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

25 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Romulus. Straight-line distance: 6.62 mi (10.65 km).

Taylor

#1 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

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

#2 Romulus

City in Wayne County, Michigan

Population23,528
Coordinates42.2222600, -83.3966000
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Taylor (-83.26965, 42.24087)
End: Romulus (-83.3966, 42.22226)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.3 gal
1.14 L · about $1.13
Round trip
$2.26
0.6 gal · 2.28 L
Estimated CO2
2.7 kg one way
Round trip: 5.3 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.13 $2.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.28 $2.55
Premium $4.65 $1.40 $2.79
Diesel $5.30 $1.59 $3.18

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Taylor and Romulus. The current time is 08:05:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.