How far is Taylor, MI from Ypsilanti, MI?

The driving distance from Taylor, MI to Ypsilanti, MI is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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
20.46 mi
00h 26m
Flight
17.56 mi
28.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.56 mi
Kilometers
28.26 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.46 mi
Kilometers
32.92 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ypsilanti
Wed, Apr 15, 11:41 PM EDT
Return by in Taylor
Thu, Apr 16, 12:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylor
2026-04-15T23:15
Arrive Ypsilanti
Wed, Apr 15, 11:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Taylor
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Romulus
MI

City in Wayne County, Michigan

From Taylor
10.2 mi
00h 13m
To Ypsilanti
10.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway

    7.9 mi · 8 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 Business: Huron Street, Downtown, Ypsilanti

    1822 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Huron Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Huron Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Michigan Avenue

    59 m · 33 sec · West Michigan Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on West Michigan Avenue

    50 m · 5 sec · West Michigan Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Michigan Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Detroit Industrial Expressway
16.6 mi · 81%
South Beech Daly Road
1 mi · 5%
Wick Road
0.98 mi · 5%
South Huron Street
0.73 mi · 4%
Ecorse Road
0.48 mi · 2%
US 12 Business
0.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Detroit Industrial Expressway

Merge slight right onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

8.77 mi · 00h 09m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Romulus
00h 13m from Taylor
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Taylor and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ypsilanti.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Romulus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Taylor and 10.3 miles from Ypsilanti.

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

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Taylor and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ypsilanti.

Stop Ideas Near Romulus

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

16 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

19 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

30 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Detroit

31 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Ypsilanti. Straight-line distance: 17.56 mi (28.26 km).

Taylor

#1 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

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

#2 Ypsilanti

City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States

Population19,940
Coordinates42.2411500, -83.6129900
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Taylor (-83.26965, 42.24087)
End: Ypsilanti (-83.61299, 42.24115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.73 L · about $2.72
Round trip
$5.43
1.44 gal · 5.46 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.72 $5.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.06 $6.12
Premium $4.65 $3.35 $6.70
Diesel $5.30 $3.82 $7.64

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Taylor and Ypsilanti. The current time is 23:15:20.

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.