How far is Taylor, MI from Salem, MI?

The driving distance from Taylor, MI to Salem, MI is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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
30.54 mi
00h 42m
Flight
19.54 mi
31.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.54 mi
Kilometers
31.44 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.54 mi
Kilometers
49.15 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salem
Thu, Oct 15, 6:05 PM EDT
Return by in Taylor
Thu, Oct 15, 6:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylor
2026-10-15T17:23
Arrive Salem
Thu, Oct 15, 6:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 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
Canton
MI

Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan

From Taylor
15.2 mi
00h 21m
To Salem
15.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ENE
Destination
64°F
This Afternoon

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, M 14: Detroit, Ann Arbor

    1075 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor

    2362 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor

    1366 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Beck Road

    2148 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Beck Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Beck Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 5 Mile Road

    2 mi · 3 min · 5 Mile Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Napier Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Napier Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 6 Mile Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 6 Mile Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Six Mile Road

    799 ft · 23 sec · Six Mile Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Six Mile Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 North
11.9 mi · 39%
Detroit Industrial Expressway
5.43 mi · 18%
M 14
4.43 mi · 15%
5 Mile Road
2.02 mi · 7%
6 Mile Road
1.36 mi · 4%
Beck Road
1.08 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 275 North

Merge slight left

11.1 mi · 00h 12m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
19.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
00h 21m from Taylor
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Taylor and Chance Light Rain near Salem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Taylor and 15.3 miles from Salem.

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

The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.96 one way or $9.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Taylor and Chance Light Rain near Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

20 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

22 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

23 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

34 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Salem. Straight-line distance: 19.54 mi (31.44 km).

Taylor

#1 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

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

#2 Salem

Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan

Population6,464
Coordinates42.4061500, -83.5799400
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Taylor (-83.26965, 42.24087)
End: Salem (-83.57994, 42.40615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.08 L · about $4.96
Round trip
$9.92
2.16 gal · 8.16 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.59 $4.96 $9.92
Mid-grade $5.25 $5.67 $11.33
Premium $5.85 $6.31 $12.63
Diesel $6.48 $7.00 $14.00

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Taylor and Salem. The current time is 17:23:02.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.