How far is Walker, MI from Taylor, MI?

The driving distance from Walker, MI to Taylor, MI is about 167.3 miles (269.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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
167.32 mi
02h 27m
Flight
137.46 mi
221.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.46 mi
Kilometers
221.22 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.32 mi
Kilometers
269.28 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylor
Tue, Jun 9, 7:38 PM EDT
Return by in Walker
Tue, Jun 9, 10:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walker
2026-06-09T17:10
Arrive Taylor
Tue, Jun 9, 7:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walker
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
Okemos
MI

Census-designated place in Ingham County, Michigan

From Walker
83.6 mi
01h 13m
To Taylor
83.8 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Tue, Jun 9 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 9 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    31 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Remembrance Road Northwest

    32 m · 11 sec · Remembrance Road Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Kinney Avenue Northwest

    1 mi · 2 min · Kinney Avenue Northwest

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 3 Mile Road Northwest

    1313 ft · 36 sec · 3 Mile Road Northwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Fruit Ridge Avenue Northwest

    147 m · 11 sec · Fruit Ridge Avenue Northwest

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 96 East

    2321 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    69.5 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo

    2832 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2422 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    18.6 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit

    1942 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Metro Airport, Detroit

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Ecorse Road

    1783 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Ecorse Road

    1803 ft · 41 sec · Ecorse Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Beech-Daly Road

    98 m · 7 sec · Beech-Daly Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South Beech Daly Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Beech Daly Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Wick Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 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 Walker 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
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
137 mi · 82%
I 96
19.6 mi · 12%
Detroit Industrial Expressway
5.67 mi · 3%
Kinney Avenue Northwest
1.01 mi · 1%
Wick Road
0.98 mi · 1%
South Beech Daly Road
0.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Merge slight left

69.5 mi · 01h 14m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
137.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Okemos
01h 13m from Walker
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Walker and Showers And Thunderstorms near Taylor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.3 miles (269.3 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Okemos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.6 miles from Walker and 83.8 miles from Taylor.

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

The direct path is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.25 one way or $44.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Walker and Showers And Thunderstorms near Taylor.

Stop Ideas Near Okemos

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

5 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

37 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

42 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Jackson station

53 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walker and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 137.46 mi (221.22 km).

Walker

#1 Walker

City in Kent County, Michigan

Population25,265
Coordinates43.0014100, -85.7680900
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Taylor

#2 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population60,576
Coordinates42.2408700, -83.2696500
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.768069, 43.00136)
End: Wick Road (-83.269659, 42.240964)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.9 gal
22.35 L · about $22.25
Round trip
$44.50
11.8 gal · 44.7 L
Estimated CO2
52.4 kg one way
Round trip: 104.9 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.25 $44.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.09 $50.19
Premium $4.65 $27.46 $54.92
Diesel $5.30 $31.29 $62.59

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 · Jun 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Walker and Taylor. The current time is 17:10:51.

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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.