How far is Three Rivers, MI from Taylor, MI?

The driving distance from Three Rivers, MI to Taylor, MI is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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
136.22 mi
02h 24m
Flight
122.87 mi
197.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.87 mi
Kilometers
197.74 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.22 mi
Kilometers
219.23 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylor
Thu, Oct 15, 4:52 PM EDT
Return by in Three Rivers
Thu, Oct 15, 7:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Three Rivers
2026-10-15T14:28
Arrive Taylor
Thu, Oct 15, 4:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Three Rivers
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
Parma
MI

Human settlement in Jackson County, Michigan, United States of America

From Three Rivers
74.6 mi
01h 12m
To Taylor
61.6 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Three Rivers and Taylor.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto US-131

    9.3 mi · 11 min · US-131

  3. 3

    Continue on South Grand Street

    8.8 mi · 10 min · South Grand Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    96.8 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor

    29.3 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Ecorse Road

    1783 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Ecorse Road

    1803 ft · 41 sec · Ecorse Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Beech-Daly Road

    98 m · 7 sec · Beech-Daly Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South Beech Daly Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Beech Daly Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Wick Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wick Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wick Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Three Rivers 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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
97.4 mi · 72%
I 94
29.3 mi · 22%
US-131
9.33 mi · 7%
South Grand Street
8.77 mi · 6%
South Main Street
1.98 mi · 1%
Wick Road
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

96.8 mi · 01h 44m

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
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
122.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parma
01h 12m from Three Rivers
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Three Rivers and Mostly Cloudy near Taylor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Three Rivers to Taylor?

The road trip is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Parma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Three Rivers and 61.6 miles from Taylor.

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

The direct path is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.10 one way or $44.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Three Rivers and Mostly Cloudy near Taylor.

Stop Ideas Near Parma

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

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

RAIL

Albion station

13 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Jackson station

16 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

49 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

East Lansing station

52 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Three Rivers and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 122.87 mi (197.74 km).

Three Rivers

#1 Three Rivers

City in St.

Population7,600
Coordinates41.9439400, -85.6324900
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Taylor

#2 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population60,576
Coordinates42.2408700, -83.2696500
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-85.632637, 41.943869)
End: Wick Road (-83.269659, 42.240964)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.81 gal
18.2 L · about $22.10
Round trip
$44.19
9.62 gal · 36.4 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.5 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.59 $22.10 $44.19
Mid-grade $5.25 $25.23 $50.47
Premium $5.85 $28.11 $56.23
Diesel $6.48 $31.17 $62.34

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Three Rivers and Taylor. The current time is 14:28:23.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.