How far is Taymouth, MI from Detroit, MI?

The driving distance from Taymouth, MI to Detroit, MI is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
91.58 mi
01h 30m
Flight
75.68 mi
121.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.68 mi
Kilometers
121.8 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.58 mi
Kilometers
147.39 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Detroit
Wed, May 13, 9:02 PM EDT
Return by in Taymouth
Wed, May 13, 10:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taymouth
2026-05-13T19:31
Arrive Detroit
Wed, May 13, 9:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taymouth
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
Springfield
MI

Township in Oakland County, Michigan

From Taymouth
45.6 mi
00h 45m
To Detroit
46 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph WNW
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Taymouth and Detroit.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Taymouth and Detroit.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Seymour Road

    2614 ft · 2 min · Seymour Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Birch Run Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · East Birch Run Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 South, US 23

    880 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    63 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Jefferson Avenue East

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Chrysler Drive

    41 m · 9 sec · Chrysler Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Congress Street

    2674 ft · 2 min · East Congress Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    137 m · 19 sec · Woodward Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cadillac Square

    39 m · 4 sec · Cadillac Square

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cadillac Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Taymouth and Detroit.

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
84.1 mi · 92%
East Birch Run Road
3.54 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.41 mi · 2%
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
0.74 mi · 1%
East Congress Street
0.51 mi · 1%
Seymour Road
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left

63 mi · 01h 08m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
75.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springfield
00h 45m from Taymouth
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Taymouth and Partly Sunny near Detroit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Taymouth to Detroit?

The road trip is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.6 miles from Taymouth and 46 miles from Detroit.

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

The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.18 one way or $24.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Taymouth and Partly Sunny near Detroit.

Stop Ideas Near Springfield

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

20 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

32 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

33 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Flint station

33 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taymouth and Detroit. Straight-line distance: 75.68 mi (121.8 km).

Taymouth

#1 Taymouth

Township in Saginaw County, Michigan

Population4,261
Coordinates43.2428000, -83.8738600
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Detroit

#2 Detroit

The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area.

Population665,369
Coordinates42.3314300, -83.0457500
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.873808, 43.242733)
End: Cadillac Square (-83.04575, 42.331399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.23 gal
12.23 L · about $12.18
Round trip
$24.36
6.46 gal · 24.46 L
Estimated CO2
28.7 kg one way
Round trip: 57.4 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.18 $24.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.74 $27.47
Premium $4.65 $15.03 $30.06
Diesel $5.30 $17.13 $34.26

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Taymouth and Detroit. The current time is 19:31:36.

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.