How far is Wyandotte, MI from Taylor, MI?

The driving distance from Wyandotte, MI to Taylor, MI is about 579 miles (931.8 km), with a travel time of about 09h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 423.2 miles (681.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
578.97 mi
09h 03m
Flight
423.24 mi
681.14 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
423.24 mi
Kilometers
681.14 km
Flight Time
00h 51m

Driving Distance

Road route
578.97 mi
Kilometers
931.76 km
Drive Time
09h 03m

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylor
Thu, Apr 23, 8:07 AM EDT
Return by in Wyandotte
Thu, Apr 23, 5:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wyandotte
2026-04-22T23:04
Arrive Taylor
Thu, Apr 23, 8:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
09h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:04 PM to 4:34 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wyandotte
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Freedom
MI

Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan

From Wyandotte
289.2 mi
04h 31m
To Taylor
289.8 mi
04h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Poyhonen Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Poyhonen Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    12.9 mi · 18 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    27.8 mi · 39 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    57 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Palms Avenue

    29 m · 6 sec · Palms Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Palms Avenue

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Palms Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US-41/M-28

    35 m · 7 sec · US-41/M-28

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto US-41/M-28

    2883 ft · 45 sec · US-41/M-28

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US-41/M-28

    31 m · 6 sec · US-41/M-28

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto US-41/M-28

    1.6 mi · 2 min · US-41/M-28

  13. 13

    Continue on Marquette Bypass

    1 mi · 1 min · Marquette Bypass

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Marquette Bypass

    33 m · 6 sec · Marquette Bypass

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Marquette Bypass

    882 ft · 15 sec · Marquette Bypass

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Marquette Bypass

    33 m · 1 sec · Marquette Bypass

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Marquette Bypass

    2760 ft · 52 sec · Marquette Bypass

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    125 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto South Front Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Front Street

  20. 20

    Continue on US-41/M-28

    1.6 mi · 3 min · US-41/M-28

  21. 21

    Turn left onto M-28

    35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28

  22. 22

    Continue on West Munising Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Munising Avenue

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Cedar Street

    838 ft · 23 sec · Cedar Street

  24. 24

    Continue on M-28

    35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28

  25. 25

    Turn sharp right

    17.3 mi · 21 min

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit

    124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor

    30.9 mi · 33 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1766 ft · 42 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    3040 ft · 37 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    14.9 mi · 16 min

  35. 35

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

    2832 ft · 35 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight left

    2422 ft · 30 sec

  37. 37

    Continue straight

    18.6 mi · 20 min

  38. 38

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

    1942 ft · 48 sec

  39. 39

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  40. 40

    Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  41. 41

    Take the exit slight right toward Ecorse Road

    1783 ft · 44 sec

  42. 42

    Turn straight onto Ecorse Road

    1803 ft · 41 sec · Ecorse Road

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Beech-Daly Road

    98 m · 7 sec · Beech-Daly Road

  44. 44

    Continue on South Beech Daly Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Beech Daly Road

  45. 45

    Turn left onto Wick Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wick Road

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wick Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
46 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
23
4 merges, 19 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
135 mi · 23%
I 75 South
94.4 mi · 16%
M-28
70.9 mi · 12%
US 23
30.9 mi · 5%
I 96
19.6 mi · 3%
I 96 East
15.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 75

Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit

124 mi · 02h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
09h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+155.8 mi
423.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freedom
04h 31m from Wyandotte
Leave By
5:52 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wyandotte and Sunny near Taylor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 579 miles (931.8 km) and usually takes 09h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Freedom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 289.2 miles from Wyandotte and 289.8 miles from Taylor.

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

The direct path is about 423.2 miles (681.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 155.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $77.04 one way or $154.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 181.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wyandotte and Sunny near Taylor.

Stop Ideas Near Freedom

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

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

BUS

Mackinaw City, Michigan

8 mi away
102 South Huron Ave.
BUS

St. Ignace, Michigan

16 mi away
448 North State St.
BUS

Cheboygan, MI

17 mi away
309 East State Street
BUS

Pellston, Michigan

23 mi away
110 North US Highway 131

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wyandotte and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 423.24 mi (681.14 km).

Wyandotte

#1 Wyandotte

Town in Michigan, USA

Population24,707
Coordinates46.8899300, -88.8754100
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Taylor

#2 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population60,576
Coordinates42.2408700, -83.2696500
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Poyhonen Road (-88.875572, 46.889757)
End: Wick Road (-83.269659, 42.240964)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 932 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.43 gal
77.34 L · about $77.04
Round trip
$154.08
40.86 gal · 154.68 L
Estimated CO2
181.6 kg one way
Round trip: 363.1 kg / 800 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $77.04 $154.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $86.89 $173.78
Premium $4.65 $95.08 $190.16
Diesel $5.30 $108.36 $216.72

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wyandotte and Taylor. The current time is 23:04:08.

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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.