How far is Taylor, MI from South Lyon, MI?
The driving distance from Taylor, MI to South Lyon, MI is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Wayne County, in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taylor and South Lyon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylor and South Lyon.
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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
11.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, M 14: Detroit, Ann Arbor
1075 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor
2362 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor
1366 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Beck Road
2148 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto Beck Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Beck Road
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Turn left onto 5 Mile Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · 5 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Curtis Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Curtis Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Six Mile Road
968 ft · 17 sec · Six Mile Road
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Turn right onto Angle Road
1 mi · 2 min · Angle Road
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Continue on 7 Mile Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · 7 Mile Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pontiac Trail
6 m · 1 sec · Pontiac Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Pontiac Trail
2.8 mi · 5 min · Pontiac Trail
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Continue on South Lafayette Street
2608 ft · 1 min · South Lafayette Street
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Turn left onto West Lake Street
9 m · 1 sec · West Lake Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Lake Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylor and South Lyon.
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.
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.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Taylor and Mostly Sunny near South Lyon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taylor to South Lyon?
The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km) and usually takes 00h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Taylor and 18.8 miles from South Lyon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Taylor and Mostly Sunny near South Lyon.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth
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 Plymouth.
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Ann Arbor station
Troy Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and South Lyon. Straight-line distance: 24.72 mi (39.78 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 South Lyon
City in southwestern Oakland County in the U.
| Population | 11,846 |
| Coordinates | 42.4605900, -83.6516100 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Lyon (-83.65161, 42.46059)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.61 | $11.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.14 | $12.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $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.
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