How far is Thomas, MI from Taylor, MI?

The driving distance from Thomas, MI to Taylor, MI is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (71 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
58.82 mi
01h 07m
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
58.82 mi
Kilometers
94.66 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylor
Sun, Apr 19, 1:42 AM EDT
Return by in Thomas
Sun, Apr 19, 2:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thomas
2026-04-19T00:35
Arrive Taylor
Sun, Apr 19, 1:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thomas
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 Thomas
29 mi
00h 33m
To Taylor
29.8 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Sunday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph W
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on First Street

    1014 ft · 40 sec · First Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Thomas Road

    1114 ft · 21 sec · Thomas Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Lapeer Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · North Lapeer Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Washington Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Washington Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Lapeer Road

    9.7 mi · 16 min · South Lapeer Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto North Opdyke Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Opdyke Road

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left onto University Drive

    889 ft · 23 sec · University Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Detroit

    1443 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    25.5 mi · 27 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Port Huron, Chicago

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago

    1639 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway

    7.5 mi · 8 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Telegraph Road

    1860 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 24 South: Telegraph Road, Taylor

    872 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Telegraph Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Telegraph Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    43 m · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    31 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Wick Road

    69 m · 8 sec · Wick Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wick Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
25.8 mi · 44%
South Lapeer Road
9.73 mi · 17%
Detroit Industrial Expressway
7.55 mi · 13%
Edsel Ford Freeway
5.56 mi · 9%
North Lapeer Road
3.67 mi · 6%
Telegraph Road
1.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

25.5 mi · 00h 27m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
44.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clawson
00h 33m from Thomas
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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 miles from Thomas and 29.8 miles from Taylor.

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 4:16 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 Snow Showers around Thomas and Chance Rain Showers near Taylor.

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 Thomas and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 44.14 mi (71.04 km).

Thomas

#1 Thomas

Township in Monroe County, Michigan

Population11,419
Coordinates42.8794700, -83.2971600
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Taylor

#2 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population60,576
Coordinates42.2408700, -83.2696500
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street (-83.297163, 42.879533)
End: Wick Road (-83.269659, 42.240964)

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 Thomas and Taylor. The current time is 00:35:18.

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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.