Origin
Clare County, MI
Night in Clare County on Wednesday
Local time
9:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clare County, MI to Taylor, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 33m
Distance
189.2 mi
305 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 21m
★
6 AM
3h 33m
8 AM
3h 58m
10 AM
3h 42m
12 PM
3h 40m
3 PM
3h 43m
5 PM
3h 57m
8 PM
3h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clare County, MI
Mario Spencer
Taylor, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Clare County, MI to Taylor, MI covers 189.2 miles and takes about 3h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, US 10, US 23 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.3 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
94.6 miles from Clare County, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 33m highway drive covering 189.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and US 10. The longest continuous stretch is about 47.3 miles on I 75.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 47.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,239 ft
592 ft
Total Climb
364 ft
Total Descent
988 ft
Highest Point
1,239 ft
Elevation Range
648 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 65.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 189.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 65.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 160 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 179.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
65.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 140A
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
8
160 mi into trip
|
~2h 58m in
Take the exit toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 163
Toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
8
179.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 19m in
Take the exit toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17
Toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit
8
180 mi into trip
|
~3h 19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 94 East: Metro Airport, Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 94 East: Metro Airport, Detroit
7
186.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 27m in
Take the exit toward Ecorse Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 200
Toward Ecorse Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Clare County, MI and Taylor, MI, road signs point toward Bay City, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo and Detroit.
Bay City
19.6 mi in
|
~30m
|
via US 10
M 5 North: Detroit
160 mi in
|
~2h 58m
Toledo
160 mi in
|
~2h 58m
Detroit
179.6 mi in
|
~3h 19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 47.3 mi | 50m |
| US 10 | 46.1 mi | 46m |
| US 23 | 30.9 mi | 33m |
| I 275 | 18.6 mi | 19m |
| I 96 | 14.9 mi | 15m |
| US 127 BUS | 12 mi | 12m |
| Detroit Industrial Expressway | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| North Coolidge Avenue | 2 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 47.3 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clare County, MI and Taylor, MI.
1
Start on this road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
2
Turn right onto West Larch Road
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Larch Road
3
Turn left onto North Coolidge Avenue
2.0 mi
·
7 min
·
North Coolidge Avenue
4
Turn right onto M 61
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 61
5
Continue on M 61
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
6
Turn right onto US 127 BUS; M 61
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
South 1st Street
7
Continue on US 127 BUS; M 61
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Park Street
8
Continue on US 127 BUS; M 61
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Clare Avenue
9
Take the ramp onto US 127 BUS
12 mi
·
12 min
·
US 127 BUS
10
Take the exit onto US 10
46 mi
·
46 min
·
US 10
Toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 140A
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
12
Merge onto I 75; US 23
36 mi
·
38 min
·
I 75; US 23
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 75; US 23
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23
31 mi
·
33 min
·
US 23
Toward US 23: Ann Arbor
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
17
Merge onto I 96
15 mi
·
15 min
·
I 96
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 163
Toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
29 sec
20
Continue on I 275; I 96
19 mi
·
19 min
·
I 275; I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 17
Toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit
Use the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 94 East: Metro Airport, Detroit
Use the slight left lane.
23
Merge onto I 94
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Detroit Industrial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 200
Toward Ecorse Road
Use the slight right lane.
25
Turn straight onto Ecorse Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Ecorse Road
26
Turn right onto Beech-Daly Road
321 ft
·
6 sec
·
Beech-Daly Road
27
Continue on South Beech Daly Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Beech Daly Road
28
Turn left onto Wick Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Wick Road
29
Arrive at destination
Wick Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 94.6 miles from Clare County, MI, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 42 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.6 miles or 1h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Taylor, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Clare County, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Clare County, MI
This is one driving day of about 189.2 miles and 3h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Clare County, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 47.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 94.6 mi from Clare County, MI · 1h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
95 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 94.6 miles from Clare County, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Taylor, MI
The final approach into Taylor, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Taylor, MI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.58 one way
$59.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $32.48 | $64.95 |
| premium | $4.89 | $36.41 | $72.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.77 | $83.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.8 | 0 | $19.87 | $9.08 |
| Efficient EV | 47.3 | 0 | $16.56 | $7.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.7 | 0 | $26.49 | $12.11 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Taylor, MI
Night in Taylor on Wednesday
Local time
9:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 33m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Clare County, MI to Taylor, MI covers 189.2 miles and takes about 3h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, US 10, US 23. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 94.6 miles from Clare County, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 189.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 65.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 160 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 179.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Clare County, MI and Taylor, MI, road signs point toward Bay City, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo and Detroit.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 592 ft to 1,239 ft elevation with about 364 ft of total climbing.
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