Origin
Mayfield, MI
Late night in Mayfield on Monday
Local time
5:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mayfield, MI to Taylor, MI
Drive Time
4h 48m
Distance
253.1 mi
407 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 35m
★
6 AM
4h 48m
8 AM
5h 15m
10 AM
4h 58m
12 PM
4h 55m
3 PM
4h 59m
5 PM
5h 14m
8 PM
4h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mayfield, MI
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Taylor, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mayfield, MI to Taylor, MI covers 253.1 miles and takes about 4h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 10, I 75, East M-115 Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57 miles on US 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
126.6 miles from Mayfield, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 4h 48m highway drive covering 253.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 10 and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 57 miles on US 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 57 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 129.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 253.1 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 129.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 223.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 243.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
129.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 31m 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
223.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 13m 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
243.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 34m 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
243.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 34m 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
250.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 42m 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 Along This Route
Between Mayfield, MI and Taylor, MI, road signs point toward M 115, M 55 West: Frankfort, Clare, Bay City, M 5 North: Detroit and Toledo.
M 115
36.9 mi in
|
~44m
|
via M 55
M 55 West: Frankfort
36.9 mi in
|
~44m
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via M 55
Clare
36.9 mi in
|
~44m
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via M 55
Bay City
83.5 mi in
|
~1h 45m
|
via US 10
M 5 North: Detroit
223.9 mi in
|
~4h 13m
Toledo
223.9 mi in
|
~4h 13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 10 | 57 mi | 57m |
| I 75 | 47.3 mi | 50m |
| East M-115 Highway | 34.9 mi | 47m |
| US 23 | 30.9 mi | 33m |
| North US 131 Highway | 22.9 mi | 24m |
| I 275 | 18.6 mi | 19m |
| I 96 | 14.9 mi | 15m |
| East M 113 | 8.7 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 57 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mayfield, MI and Taylor, MI.
1
Start on South Garfield Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Garfield Road
2
Turn left onto Voice Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Voice Road
3
Continue on Clark Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Clark Road
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto East M 113
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
East M 113
5
Merge slight left onto US 131
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 131
6
Continue on North US 131 Highway
23 mi
·
24 min
·
North US 131 Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward M 115, M 55 West: Frankfort, Clare
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
M 115, M 55 West: Frankfort, Clare
8
Turn left onto East M-115 Highway
35 mi
·
47 min
·
East M-115 Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Clare
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
US 10 East: Clare
10
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
10 min
11
Take the exit slight left toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City
46 mi
·
46 min
·
US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
13
Merge slight left
36 mi
·
38 min
14
Keep slight left
11 mi
·
11 min
15
Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor
31 mi
·
33 min
·
US 23: Ann Arbor
16
Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 96 East: Detroit
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
0.6 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 96 East: Detroit
18
Merge slight left
15 mi
·
15 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
20
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
30 sec
21
Continue straight
19 mi
·
19 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 94: Chicago, Detroit
23
Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Metro Airport, Detroit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 94 East: Metro Airport, Detroit
24
Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Detroit Industrial Expressway
25
Take the exit slight right toward Ecorse Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Ecorse Road
26
Turn straight onto Ecorse Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Ecorse Road
27
Turn right onto Beech-Daly Road
322 ft
·
7 sec
·
Beech-Daly Road
28
Continue on South Beech Daly Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Beech Daly Road
29
Turn left onto Wick Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Wick Road
30
Arrive at your destination
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 126.6 miles from Mayfield, MI, or about 2h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57 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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 126.6 miles or 2h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 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 Mayfield, 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 Mayfield, MI
This is one driving day of about 253.1 miles and 4h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mayfield, 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 US 10 for about 57 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 126.6 mi from Mayfield, MI · 2h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
127 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 126.6 miles from Mayfield, 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
$38.44 one way
$76.89 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
89 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $42.38 | $84.76 |
| premium | $4.80 | $47.78 | $95.56 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $56.23 | $112.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.9 | 0 | $26.58 | $12.15 |
| Efficient EV | 63.3 | 0 | $22.15 | $10.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 101.2 | 1 | $35.43 | $16.20 |
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Late night in Taylor on Monday
Local time
5:18 AM
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
8 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
4h 48m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Mayfield, MI to Taylor, MI covers 253.1 miles and takes about 4h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 10, I 75, East M-115 Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 126.6 miles from Mayfield, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.44 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 253.1 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 129.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 223.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 243.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Mayfield, MI and Taylor, MI, road signs point toward M 115, M 55 West: Frankfort, Clare, Bay City, M 5 North: Detroit and Toledo.
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