Origin
Highland Park, MI
Night in Highland Park on Tuesday
Local time
11:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Highland Park, MI to Taylor, MI
Data updated 4 hours ago
Drive Time
2h 21m
Distance
120 mi
193 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 12m
★
6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 41m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 40m
8 PM
2h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Highland Park, MI
Michał Robak
Taylor, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Highland Park, MI to Taylor, MI covers 120 miles and takes about 2h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94, West Michigan Avenue, M 89 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 96.1 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.76 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
60 miles from Highland Park, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 21m highway drive covering 120 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and West Michigan Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 96.1 miles on I 94.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 96.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and West Michigan Avenue. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near North 37th Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 120 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (North 37th Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.9 miles (I 94 BL; M 311 / 11 Mile Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 20.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.3 mi into trip
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~6m in
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North 37th Street
Turn right onto North 37th Street
Navigation decision point
5
20.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
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I 94 BL; M 311 / 11 Mile Road
Turn sharp left onto I 94 BL; M 311 / 11 Mile Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
7
20.9 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward I 94 East: Detroit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 94 East: Detroit
8
88 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m in
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I 94
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 toward I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor
7
117.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 15m 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.
On the drive from Highland Park, MI to Taylor, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Ann Arbor along the way.
Ann Arbor
88 mi in
|
~1h 44m
|
via I 94
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 96.1 mi | 1h 42m |
| West Michigan Avenue | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| M 89 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| East Michigan Avenue | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Wick Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Beech Daly Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Hamblin Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North 37th Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 96.1 mi, about 1h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland Park, MI and Taylor, MI.
1
Start on Fraulin Drive
353 ft
·
15 sec
·
Fraulin Drive
2
Continue on East C Avenue
520 ft
·
26 sec
·
East C Avenue
3
Turn left onto West Gull Lake Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Gull Lake Drive
4
Continue on North 36th Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North 36th Street
5
Continue on East CD Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East CD Avenue
6
Turn right onto North 37th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 37th Street
7
Turn left onto East D Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East D Avenue
8
Turn right onto North 37th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North 37th Street
9
Turn left onto M 89
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
M 89
10
Continue on M 89
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
M-89
11
Continue on M 89
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
West Michigan Avenue
12
Turn right onto M 89
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Washington Avenue
13
Turn left onto West Hamblin Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Hamblin Avenue
14
Continue on I 94 BL
352 ft
·
8 sec
·
Hamblin Street
15
Turn right onto I 94 BL
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Michigan Avenue
16
Turn right onto I 94 BL
55 ft
·
4 sec
·
I 94 BL
17
Continue on I 94 BL; M 96
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
East Columbia Avenue
18
Merge onto I 94 BL; M 96
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Michigan Avenue
19
Turn sharp left onto I 94 BL; M 311
349 ft
·
6 sec
·
11 Mile Road
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 94 East: Detroit
21
Merge onto I 94
67 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
I 94
22
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94
29 mi
·
31 min
·
I 94
Toward I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 200
Toward Ecorse Road
Use the slight right lane.
24
Turn straight onto Ecorse Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Ecorse Road
25
Turn right onto Beech-Daly Road
321 ft
·
6 sec
·
Beech-Daly Road
26
Continue on South Beech Daly Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Beech Daly Road
27
Turn left onto Wick Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Wick Road
28
Arrive at destination
Wick Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 60 miles from Highland Park, MI, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96.1 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60 miles or 1h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Taylor, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Highland Park, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Highland Park, MI
This is one driving day of about 120 miles and 2h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Highland Park, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 96.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60 mi from Highland Park, MI · 1h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60 miles from Highland Park, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 96.1 miles.
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
$18.76 one way
$37.52 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.60 | $41.20 |
| premium | $4.89 | $23.09 | $46.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.49 | $52.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36 | 0 | $12.60 | $5.76 |
| Efficient EV | 30 | 0 | $10.50 | $4.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48 | 0 | $16.80 | $7.68 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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 Tuesday
Local time
11:50 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
1 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
2h 21m 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 Highland Park, MI to Taylor, MI covers 120 miles and takes about 2h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, West Michigan Avenue, M 89. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60 miles from Highland Park, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.76 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 120 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (North 37th Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.9 miles (I 94 BL; M 311 / 11 Mile Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 20.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Highland Park, MI to Taylor, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Ann Arbor along the way.
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