How far is Taylor, MI from Scio, MI?
The driving distance from Taylor, MI to Scio, MI is about 36 miles (58 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taylor and Scio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylor and Scio.
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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
8.8 mi · 9 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway
21.9 mi · 24 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Zeeb Road
1643 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto North Zeeb Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Zeeb Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Zeeb Road
19 m · 1 sec · Zeeb Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Zeeb Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Zeeb Road
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Turn right onto Huron River Drive
6 m · 1 sec · Huron River Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Huron River Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylor and Scio.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Detroit Industrial Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway
21.9 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Taylor and Mostly Sunny near Scio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taylor to Scio?
The road trip is about 36 miles (58 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Ypsilanti is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Taylor and 18 miles from Scio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.79 one way or $9.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Taylor and Mostly Sunny near Scio.
Stop Ideas Near Ypsilanti
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 Ypsilanti.
Ann Arbor station
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Detroit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Scio. Straight-line distance: 29.71 mi (47.81 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 Scio
Township in Michigan
| Population | 17,908 |
| Coordinates | 42.3255900, -83.8393900 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scio (-83.83939, 42.32559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $3.77 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.74 | $13.47 |
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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