Origin
Grosse Ile, MI
Night in Grosse Ile on Thursday
Local time
11:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grosse Ile, MI to Taylor, MI
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
28m
Distance
14.8 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grosse Ile, MI
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Taylor, MI
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Trip Overview
This short 14.8-mile drive from Grosse Ile, MI, to Taylor, MI, is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 28 minutes. You'll primarily navigate using Telegraph Road and Van Horn Road, with a brief stint on the Detroit-Toledo Expressway. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $2, this journey is budget-friendly. The route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local drive rather than a high-speed transit. Given its brevity, there's no need for an overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 14.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (28%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 14.8-mile stretch. While 28% of the journey involves highway driving, including a portion of the Detroit-Toledo Expressway, much of your time will be spent on local roads like Telegraph Road and Van Horn Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 3.1 miles on Telegraph Road. This profile suggests a route that requires your attention with frequent navigation adjustments, rather than a monotonous highway cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Telegraph Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mathias Drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mathias Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.8 miles (Meridian Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (West Jefferson Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Mathias Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Mathias Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Meridian Road
At end of road, turn left onto Meridian Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
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West Jefferson Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto West Jefferson Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Van Horn Road
Turn right onto Van Horn Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
9.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward US 24: Telegraph Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 35
Toward US 24: Telegraph Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Telegraph Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Detroit-Toledo Expressway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Van Horn Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Grosse Ile Parkway | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Ford Lane | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Macomb Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Meridian Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Point Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Telegraph Road
— 3.1 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grosse Ile, MI and Taylor, MI.
1
Start on Mathias Drive
206 ft
·
11 sec
·
Mathias Drive
2
At end of road, turn right onto Mathias Drive
380 ft
·
22 sec
·
Mathias Drive
3
Turn left onto Macomb Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Macomb Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto Meridian Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Meridian Road
5
Turn right onto Grosse Ile Parkway
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Grosse Ile Parkway
6
At end of road, turn left onto West Jefferson Avenue
408 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Jefferson Avenue
7
Turn right onto Van Horn Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Van Horn Road
Use the right lane.
8
Turn right onto Ford Lane
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Ford Lane
9
Turn left onto West Road
478 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Road
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 75 North: Detroit
11
Merge onto I 75
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Detroit-Toledo Expressway
12
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 35
Toward US 24: Telegraph Road
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
13
Continue on this road
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
this road
14
Turn straight onto US 24
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Telegraph Road
15
Turn right onto Baske Street
471 ft
·
25 sec
·
Baske Street
16
Turn left onto West Point Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Point Street
17
Turn left onto Wick Road
518 ft
·
14 sec
·
Wick Road
18
Arrive at destination
Wick Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.31 one way
$4.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Thursday
Local time
11:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
28m 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 Grosse Ile, MI to Taylor, MI covers 14.8 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Telegraph Road, Detroit-Toledo Expressway, Van Horn Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.4 miles from Grosse Ile, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.31 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mathias Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.8 miles (Meridian Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (West Jefferson Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Grosse Ile, MI to Taylor, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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