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Trip from Taylor, MI to Grand Haven, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 34m

Distance

191.6 mi

308 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 23m ★
6 AM
3h 35m
8 AM
4h 0m
10 AM
3h 44m
12 PM
3h 41m
3 PM
3h 45m
5 PM
3h 59m
8 PM
3h 27m

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

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city in Michigan, United States

Taylor, MI

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city in Michigan, United States

Grand Haven, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Taylor, MI to Grand Haven, MI covers 191.6 miles and takes about 3h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 96, I 275, Detroit Industrial Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 144.7 miles on I 96. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.95 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

95.8 miles from Taylor, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 96 144.7 mi 2h 35m
I 275 29.2 mi 31m
Detroit Industrial Expressway 5.4 mi 5m
Cleveland Street 4.8 mi 6m
East Savidge Street 2 mi 4m
South Beech Daly Road 1 mi 1m
Wick Road 1 mi 2m
North Beacon Boulevard 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 96 — 144.7 mi, about 2h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Wick Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Wick Road
2

Turn right onto South Beech Daly Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Beech Daly Road
3

Turn left onto Ecorse Road

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Ecorse Road
Use the left lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
5

Merge onto I 94

5.4 mi · 5 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 194A-B Toward I 275: Toledo, Flint Use the slight right lane.
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 194B Toward I 275 North: Flint Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto I 275

29 mi · 31 min · I 275
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 96

8.6 mi · 9 min · I 96
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96

55 mi · 58 min · I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96

54 mi · 57 min · I 96
Toward I 96 West: Grand Rapids Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 96; M 37

28 mi · 29 min · I 96; M 37
Toward I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 22 sec
Exit 9 Toward M 104, M 231: Spring Lake, Grand Haven Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14

Continue on M 104

4.8 mi · 6 min · Cleveland Street
15

Continue on M 104

2.0 mi · 4 min · East Savidge Street
Use the right lane.
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward US 31 South: Grand Haven
17

Merge onto US 31

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Beacon Boulevard
18

Turn right onto Jackson Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Jackson Street
19

Turn left onto North 5th Street

0.3 mi · 59 sec · North 5th Street
20

Turn right onto Washington Avenue

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Washington Avenue
21

Arrive at destination

Washington Avenue

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 95.8 miles from Taylor, MI, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 144.7 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 42 miles or 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 95.8 miles or 1h 46m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grand Haven, 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 191.6 miles and 3h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Taylor, 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 96 for about 144.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lansing, MI

96 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

Clyde, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lansing, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 95.8 miles from Taylor, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 96 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 144.7 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Taste Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mason, Michigan

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 82.1

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15172200447

Visit website

Joe's Coffee & Tea Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Novi, Michigan

1.5 mi

Schuil Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grand Rapids, Michigan

1.6 mi

Taste Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 82.1

Mason, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15172200447

Visit website

Joe's Coffee & Tea Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 27.4

Novi, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12485333355

Visit website

Schuil Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 150.6

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+16169566815

Visit website

BakeCurry Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 27.4

Novi, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12484828747

Black Iron Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 54.8

Howell, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15172958259

Visit website

Baker's Beanery

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 150.6

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+16169573110

Visit website

Kenz Coffee House

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv mile 13.7

Canton Township, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+17348922597

Visit website

Apothecary Espresso and Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 27.4

Farmington, Michigan

Hours: 7:30 am–10 pm

Visit website

Grand Rapids Escape Room

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 150.6

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 4–8 pm

+16164019441

Visit website

Skydive Grand Haven

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 191.6

Grand Haven, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+16163508020

Visit website

Camelot Park

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 150.6

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+16164563232

Visit website

Harris Nature Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 82.1

Okemos, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+15173493866

Visit website

Coopersville Historical Museum

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 177.9

Coopersville, Michigan

Hours: Closed

+16169977240

Visit website

Painting with a Twist

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 27.4

Farmington, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12484767928

Visit website

Airborne Adventure Park - Taylor, MI

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Taylor, Michigan

Hours: 4–8 pm

+17342252233

Visit website

Fitzgerald Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 109.5

Grand Ledge, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+15176277351

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 8.1 and 183.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
8.1 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward I 275: Toledo, Flint

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 194A-B Toward I 275: Toledo, Flint
8
8.4 mi into trip | ~12m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 275 North: Flint

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 194B Toward I 275 North: Flint
7
101.8 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in | I 96

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96 toward I 96 West: Grand Rapids

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 96 West: Grand Rapids
8
155.5 mi into trip | ~2h 50m in | I 96; M 37

Keep slight right at fork onto I 96; M 37 toward I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon
8
183.1 mi into trip | ~3h 20m in

Take the exit toward M 104, M 231: Spring Lake, Grand Haven

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 9 Toward M 104, M 231: Spring Lake, Grand Haven

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.95 one way

$59.91 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $32.89 $65.78
premium $4.89 $36.87 $73.74
diesel $5.61 $42.30 $84.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 67 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 57.5 0 $20.12 $9.20
Efficient EV 47.9 0 $16.76 $7.66
EV Truck/SUV 76.6 0 $26.82 $12.26

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

22 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Taylor, MI

Afternoon in Taylor on Saturday

Local time

2:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Grand Haven, MI

Afternoon in Grand Haven on Saturday

Local time

2:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°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

5 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

3h 34m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

191.6 mi in 3h 34m, mostly highway — 144.7 mi of that is on I 96.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 144.7 mi on I 96.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and I 275. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 191.6 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 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 101.8 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Taylor, MI to Grand Haven, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 37 North: Muskegon along the way.

M 37 North: Muskegon

155.5 mi in | ~2h 50m | via I 96; M 37

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 34m. Total distance: 191.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 144.7 miles on I 96. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Grand Haven, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 101.8 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Grand Haven, MI, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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