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Trip from Marengo, MI to Taylor, MI

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 25m

Distance

87.9 mi

141 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 19m ★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Marengo, MI, MI

Marengo, MI

Gera Cejas

city in Michigan, United States

Taylor, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Marengo, MI to Taylor, MI covers 87.9 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Alcott Street, State Street, West Michigan Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.74 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

43.9 miles from Marengo, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 87.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Alcott Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Marengo, MI to Taylor, MI is easy. At 1h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Marengo, MI to Taylor, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Alcott Street
State Street
West Michigan Avenue
25 1/2 Mile Road
26 Mile Road
I 94 East
I 94
Ecorse Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Alcott Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marengo, MI and Taylor, MI.

1

Start on College Street

184 ft · 10 sec · College Street
2

Turn right onto Alcott Street

322 ft · 20 sec · Alcott Street
3

Turn left onto State Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · State Street
4

Turn right onto West Michigan Avenue

2.3 mi · 4 min · West Michigan Avenue
5

Turn left onto 25 1/2 Mile Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · 25 1/2 Mile Road
6

Continue on 26 Mile Road

423 ft · 8 sec · 26 Mile Road
7

Take the ramp right toward I 94 East: Detroit

0.2 mi · 24 sec · I 94 East: Detroit
8

Merge slight left

52 mi · 55 min
9

Keep slight right to continue on I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor

29 mi · 31 min · I 94, I 94 Business: Detroit, Ann Arbor
10

Take the exit slight right toward Ecorse Road

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Ecorse Road
11

Turn straight onto Ecorse Road

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Ecorse Road
12

Turn right onto Beech-Daly Road

322 ft · 7 sec · Beech-Daly Road
13

Continue on South Beech Daly Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Beech Daly Road
14

Turn left onto Wick Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Wick Road
15

Arrive at your destination

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 43.9 miles from Marengo, MI, or about 42m into the drive.

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 19 miles or 18m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 43.9 miles or 42m 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 12m

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 Marengo, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Marengo, MI

This is one driving day of about 87.9 miles and 1h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Marengo, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 43.9 mi from Marengo, MI · 42m into the drive

city in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chelsea, MI

44 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

Spring Arbor, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chelsea, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.9 miles from Marengo, 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.74 one way

$27.48 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $15.09 $30.18
premium $4.89 $16.92 $33.83
diesel $5.61 $19.41 $38.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.4 0 $9.23 $4.22
Efficient EV 22 0 $7.69 $3.52
EV Truck/SUV 35.2 0 $12.31 $5.63

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Marengo, MI

Afternoon in Marengo on Wednesday

Local time

4:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Taylor, MI

Afternoon in Taylor on Wednesday

Local time

4:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

47°F

Chelsea, MI

44 mi in

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

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 25m 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 Marengo, MI to Taylor, MI covers 87.9 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Alcott Street, State Street, West Michigan Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.9 miles from Marengo, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.74 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.
The drive from Marengo, MI to Taylor, MI is easy. At 1h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Marengo, MI to Taylor, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Marengo, MI to Taylor, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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