Origin
Taylor, MI
Evening in Taylor on Sunday
Local time
6:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Taylor, MI to Dearborn, MI
Drive Time
15m
Distance
10.8 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
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6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Taylor, MI
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Dearborn, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Taylor and Dearborn, Michigan, this 10.8-mile drive is a straightforward local connection. You can easily complete the entire trip in about 15 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. With a fuel budget of just $2, this route is incredibly economical for your travel plans. Since both cities are located within the Midwest, you will find the transition between them seamless and familiar. Because of the short duration, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging or splitting the trip into multiple segments.
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
5.4 miles from Taylor, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy, local experience rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will navigate via West Point Street, Baske Street, and Telegraph Road, with a highway share of 0%. This layout means you stay off the major interstates entirely, focusing instead on local surface streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on West Point Street, reflecting the frequent turns you will encounter along the way. Behind the wheel, you should be prepared for a drive that demands your full attention due to its technical, local nature.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Point 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 Taylor, MI to Dearborn, MI is easy. At 15m 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 Taylor, MI to Dearborn, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Point Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Baske Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Telegraph Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 94 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Detroit Industrial Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Greenfield Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Schaefer Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Butler Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Point Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylor, MI and Dearborn, MI.
1
Start on Wick Road
518 ft
·
17 sec
·
Wick Road
2
Turn right onto West Point Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Point Street
3
Turn right onto Baske Street
472 ft
·
23 sec
·
Baske Street
4
Turn right onto Telegraph Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Telegraph Road
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Detroit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 94 East: Detroit
6
Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Detroit Industrial Expressway
7
Take the exit slight right toward Greenfield Road, Schaefer Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Greenfield Road, Schaefer Road
8
Keep slight left to continue on Schaefer Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Schaefer Road
9
Keep slight right to continue on Schaefer Road, Butler Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Schaefer Road, Butler Road
10
Turn left onto Butler Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Butler Road
11
At the end of the road, turn left onto Schaefer Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Schaefer Road
12
Turn left onto Michigan Avenue
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
Michigan Avenue
13
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 15-minute excursion, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You will not need to plan for any stops along the way, as the 10.8-mile distance is short enough to drive straight through without a break. Keep a close eye on your navigation while traveling through these local streets, as the turn-heavy profile requires steady focus. Budgeting $2 for fuel is more than sufficient for this brief transit. Use the simplicity of this route to your advantage by planning your arrival in Dearborn exactly when you need to be there.
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 5.4 miles from Taylor, MI, or about 7m 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 10.8 miles or 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.4 miles or 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dearborn, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Taylor, 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 Taylor, MI
This is one driving day of about 10.8 miles and 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Taylor, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.4 mi from Taylor, MI · 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 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 10.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.4 miles from Taylor, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dearborn, MI
The final approach into Dearborn, 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 Dearborn, 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
$1.64 one way
$3.28 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
| premium | $4.80 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.40 | $4.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Dearborn, MI
Evening in Dearborn on Sunday
Local time
6:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
19 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
15m 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 Taylor, MI to Dearborn, MI covers 10.8 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Point Street, Baske Street, Telegraph Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.4 miles from Taylor, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.64 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 Taylor, MI to Dearborn, MI is easy. At 15m 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 Taylor, MI to Dearborn, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Taylor, MI to Dearborn, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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