Origin
Petoskey, MI
Morning in Petoskey on Monday
Local time
6:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Petoskey, MI to Taylor, MI
Drive Time
5h 7m
Distance
278.8 mi
449 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
41 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 54m
★
6 AM
5h 8m
8 AM
5h 35m
10 AM
5h 17m
12 PM
5h 15m
3 PM
5h 19m
5 PM
5h 33m
8 PM
5h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Taylor, MI
fish socks
Trip Overview
The drive from Petoskey, MI to Taylor, MI covers 278.8 miles and takes about 5h 7m 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 23, I 275 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 166.6 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.35 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
139.4 miles from Petoskey, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 5h 7m highway drive covering 278.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and US 23. The longest continuous stretch is about 166.6 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 28 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 166.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US 23. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 67.7 miles in near I 75.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 278.8 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 67.7 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 249.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 269.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
67.7 mi into trip
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~1h 23m in
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I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
8
249.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 32m 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
269.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 53m 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
269.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 54m 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
276.1 mi into trip
|
~5h 2m 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 Petoskey, MI and Taylor, MI, road signs point toward Detroit, M 5 North: Detroit and Toledo.
Detroit
67.7 mi in
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~1h 23m
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via I 75
M 5 North: Detroit
249.6 mi in
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~4h 32m
Toledo
249.6 mi in
|
~4h 32m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 166.6 mi | 2h 50m |
| US 23 | 30.9 mi | 33m |
| I 275 | 18.6 mi | 19m |
| I 96 | 14.9 mi | 15m |
| US 131 North | 13.3 mi | 18m |
| M-32 Highway | 12.4 mi | 16m |
| Detroit Industrial Expressway | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| US-131 | 5 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 166.6 mi, about 2h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Petoskey, MI and Taylor, MI.
1
Start on Howard Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Howard Street
2
Turn right onto East Sheridan Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Sheridan Street
3
Continue on West Sheridan Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Sheridan Road
4
Turn left onto US 131
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Spring Street
5
Continue on US 131
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
US-131
6
Continue on US 131
13 mi
·
18 min
·
US 131 North
7
Continue on US 131
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North US 131 Highway
8
Turn left onto M 32
12 mi
·
16 min
·
M-32 Highway
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 75 South
10
Merge onto I 75
31 mi
·
31 min
·
I 75
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
124 mi
·
2 hr 7 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 75; US 23
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23
31 mi
·
33 min
·
US 23
Toward US 23: Ann Arbor
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
16
Merge onto I 96
15 mi
·
15 min
·
I 96
Use the straight lane.
17
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.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
29 sec
19
Continue on I 275; I 96
19 mi
·
19 min
·
I 275; I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 17
Toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit
Use the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 94 East: Metro Airport, Detroit
Use the slight left lane.
22
Merge onto I 94
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Detroit Industrial Expressway
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
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 139.4 miles from Petoskey, MI, or about 2h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 166.6 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 139.4 miles or 2h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 9m
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 Petoskey, 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 Petoskey, MI
This is one driving day of about 278.8 miles and 5h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Petoskey, 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 166.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 139.4 mi from Petoskey, MI · 2h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
139 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 139.4 miles from Petoskey, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 166.6 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.35 one way
$84.69 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
98 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $46.68 | $93.37 |
| premium | $4.80 | $52.63 | $105.26 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $61.94 | $123.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
41 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Meijer - Tesla Supercharger
Gaylord, MI
Tesla
10 DCFC
Meijer - Tesla Supercharger
Swartz Creek, MI
Tesla
10 DCFC
Meijer - Tesla Supercharger
Bay City, MI
Tesla
8 DCFC
Grayling, MI
Grayling, MI
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE
6 DCFC
Saginaw, MI
Saginaw, MI
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE
6 DCFC
Brown Motors Inc.
Petoskey, MI
FORD_CHARGE
4 DCFC
Meijer Gaylord (Gaylord, MI)
Gaylord, MI
Electrify America
4 DCFC
Family Fare - Gaylord
Gaylord, MI
FCN
4 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 13
RED_E: 6
FORD_CHARGE: 4
EV Connect: 3
Blink Network: 3
Tesla: 3
Electrify America: 2
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 2
Non-Networked: 2
FCN: 1
SHELL_RECHARGE: 1
eVgo Network: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83.6 | 1 | $29.27 | $13.38 |
| Efficient EV | 69.7 | 0 | $24.40 | $11.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 111.5 | 1 | $39.03 | $17.84 |
Gas CO2
98 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Morning in Taylor on Monday
Local time
6:44 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
9 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
5h 7m 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 Petoskey, MI to Taylor, MI covers 278.8 miles and takes about 5h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, US 23, I 275. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 139.4 miles from Petoskey, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.35 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 19 significant decision points across 278.8 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 67.7 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 249.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 269.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Petoskey, MI and Taylor, MI, road signs point toward Detroit, M 5 North: Detroit and Toledo.
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