How far is Taylor, MI from Thomas, MI?

The driving distance from Taylor, MI to Thomas, MI is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (71 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.85 mi
01h 16m
Flight
44.14 mi
71.04 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.14 mi
Kilometers
71.04 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.85 mi
Kilometers
94.71 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Thomas
Sun, Apr 19, 3:16 AM EDT
Return by in Taylor
Sun, Apr 19, 4:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylor
2026-04-19T01:59
Arrive Thomas
Sun, Apr 19, 3:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taylor
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Clawson
MI

City in Oakland County in the U.

From Taylor
29.4 mi
00h 38m
To Thomas
29.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph W
Destination
45°F
Sunday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wick Road

    158 m · 17 sec · Wick Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Point Street

    657 ft · 31 sec · West Point Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Baske Street

    144 m · 23 sec · Baske Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Telegraph Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Telegraph Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    2893 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo

    92 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2575 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    27.9 mi · 30 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward M 24: Lapeer

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1159 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on M 24 North: Lapeer

    2084 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Lapeer Road

    9 mi · 14 min · South Lapeer Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Washington Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Washington Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Lapeer Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · North Lapeer Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Thomas Road

    1114 ft · 23 sec · Thomas Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto First Street

    1014 ft · 34 sec · First Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · First Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
27.9 mi · 47%
South Lapeer Road
9 mi · 15%
Detroit Industrial Expressway
7.6 mi · 13%
Edsel Ford Freeway
5.56 mi · 9%
North Lapeer Road
3.66 mi · 6%
Telegraph Road
1.58 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

27.9 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
44.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clawson
00h 38m from Taylor
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Taylor and Chance Snow Showers near Thomas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Clawson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.4 miles from Taylor and 29.5 miles from Thomas.

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

The direct path is about 44.1 miles (71 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Taylor and Chance Snow Showers near Thomas.

Stop Ideas Near Clawson

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

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

RAIL

Troy Transit Center

4 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

4 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

5 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

16 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Thomas. Straight-line distance: 44.14 mi (71.04 km).

Taylor

#1 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

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

#2 Thomas

Township in Monroe County, Michigan

Population11,419
Coordinates42.8794700, -83.2971600
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Start: Taylor (-83.26965, 42.24087)
End: Thomas (-83.29716, 42.87947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.86 L · about $7.84
Round trip
$15.69
4.16 gal · 15.72 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.84 $15.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.85 $17.69
Premium $4.65 $9.68 $19.36
Diesel $5.30 $11.03 $22.06

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Taylor and Thomas. The current time is 01:59:12.

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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.