How far is Taylor, MI from Wyandotte, MI?

The driving distance from Taylor, MI to Wyandotte, MI is about 578.8 miles (931.5 km), with a travel time of about 11h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 423.2 miles (681.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
578.78 mi
11h 11m
Flight
423.24 mi
681.14 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
423.24 mi
Kilometers
681.14 km
Flight Time
00h 51m

Driving Distance

Road route
578.78 mi
Kilometers
931.46 km
Drive Time
11h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wyandotte
Thu, Apr 23, 11:54 AM EDT
Return by in Taylor
Thu, Apr 23, 11:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylor
2026-04-23T00:42
Arrive Wyandotte
Thu, Apr 23, 11:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
11h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:11 PM to 6:41 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taylor
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Freedom
MI

Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan

From Taylor
289.1 mi
05h 35m
To Wyandotte
289.7 mi
05h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.2 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint

    960 ft · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Flint

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    79.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba

    1913 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto US-2 West

    1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West

  17. 17

    Continue on US 2

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2

  18. 18

    Continue on US-2 West

    61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · US-2 West

  19. 19

    Turn right

    17.3 mi · 21 min

  20. 20

    Turn sharp left onto M-28

    35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28

  21. 21

    Continue on Cedar Street

    836 ft · 29 sec · Cedar Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Munising

    59 m · 11 sec · East Munising

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto East Munising

    2.2 mi · 5 min · East Munising

  24. 24

    Continue on M-28

    35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28

  25. 25

    Continue on Cherry Creek Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Cherry Creek Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto County Road 480

    12.5 mi · 19 min · County Road 480

  27. 27

    Continue on Rail Street

    1945 ft · 36 sec · Rail Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Division Street

    153 m · 11 sec · Division Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    134 m · 13 sec · West Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North Teal Lake Avenue

    2772 ft · 53 sec · North Teal Lake Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto US Highway 41

    2.7 mi · 4 min · US Highway 41

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    25 m · 5 sec

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout

    1.4 km · 2 min

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    27 m · 5 sec

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout

    57 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Michigan Avenue

    27.8 mi · 39 min · Michigan Avenue

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn right

    12.9 mi · 18 min

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Poyhonen Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Poyhonen Road

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poyhonen Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
39 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
261 mi · 45%
M-28
70.9 mi · 12%
US-2 West
62.1 mi · 11%
US Highway 41
60.7 mi · 10%
I 275 North
36 mi · 6%
Michigan Avenue
27.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Keep slight left

118 mi · 02h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
11h 11m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
22h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+155.6 mi
423.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freedom
05h 35m from Taylor
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Taylor and Partly Sunny near Wyandotte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 578.8 miles (931.5 km) and usually takes 11h 11m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Freedom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 289.1 miles from Taylor and 289.7 miles from Wyandotte.

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

The direct path is about 423.2 miles (681.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 155.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $77.00 one way or $154.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 181.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Taylor and Partly Sunny near Wyandotte.

Stop Ideas Near Freedom

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

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

BUS

Mackinaw City, Michigan

8 mi away
102 South Huron Ave.
BUS

St. Ignace, Michigan

16 mi away
448 North State St.
BUS

Cheboygan, MI

17 mi away
309 East State Street
BUS

Pellston, Michigan

23 mi away
110 North US Highway 131

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Wyandotte. Straight-line distance: 423.24 mi (681.14 km).

Taylor

#1 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

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

#2 Wyandotte

Town in Michigan, USA

Population24,707
Coordinates46.8899300, -88.8754100
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Start: Taylor (-83.26965, 42.24087)
End: Wyandotte (-88.87541, 46.88993)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 931 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.42 gal
77.31 L · about $77.00
Round trip
$154.01
40.84 gal · 154.62 L
Estimated CO2
181.5 kg one way
Round trip: 362.9 kg / 800 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $77.00 $154.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $86.85 $173.69
Premium $4.65 $95.03 $190.07
Diesel $5.30 $108.31 $216.62

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Taylor and Wyandotte. The current time is 00:42:54.

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.