Origin
Taylor, MI
Evening in Taylor on Wednesday
Local time
7:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Taylor, MI to Marengo, MI
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
88.1 mi
142 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m
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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Marengo, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Taylor, MI to Marengo, MI covers 88.1 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Beech Daly Road, Ecorse Road, I 94 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.77 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
44.1 miles from Taylor, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 40m drive with frequent turns across 88.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Beech Daly Road 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 Marengo, MI is easy. At 1h 40m 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 Marengo, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Beech Daly Road | — | — |
| Ecorse Road | — | — |
| I 94 West | — | — |
| Detroit Industrial Expressway | — | — |
| M 199 | — | — |
| 26 Mile Road | — | — |
| 25 1/2 Mile Road | — | — |
| West Michigan Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Beech Daly Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylor, MI and Marengo, MI.
1
Start on Wick Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Wick Road
2
Turn right onto South Beech Daly Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Beech Daly Road
3
Turn left onto Ecorse Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Ecorse Road
4
Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Chicago
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 94 West: Chicago
5
Merge slight right onto Detroit Industrial Expressway
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Detroit Industrial Expressway
6
Keep slight right to continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway
73 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
Detroit Industrial Expressway
7
Take the exit slight right toward M 199: Albion
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
M 199: Albion
8
Turn left onto 26 Mile Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
26 Mile Road
9
Continue on 25 1/2 Mile Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
25 1/2 Mile Road
10
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Michigan Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West Michigan Avenue
11
Turn left onto State Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
State Street
12
Turn right onto Alcott Street
322 ft
·
19 sec
·
Alcott Street
13
Turn left onto College Street
184 ft
·
8 sec
·
College Street
14
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 44.1 miles from Taylor, MI, or about 50m 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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.1 miles or 50m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marengo, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Taylor, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Taylor, MI
This is one driving day of about 88.1 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Taylor, 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 44.1 mi from Taylor, MI · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.1 miles from Taylor, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Marengo, MI
The final approach into Marengo, 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
$13.77 one way
$27.55 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.12 | $30.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.95 | $33.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.45 | $38.90 |
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 | $9.25 | $4.23 |
| Efficient EV | 22 | 0 | $7.71 | $3.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.2 | 0 | $12.33 | $5.64 |
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.
Destination
Marengo, MI
Evening in Marengo on Wednesday
Local time
7:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
65°F
Chelsea, MI
44 mi in
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
2 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
1h 40m 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 Marengo, MI covers 88.1 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Beech Daly Road, Ecorse Road, I 94 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.1 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 $13.77 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 Marengo, MI is easy. At 1h 40m 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 Marengo, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Taylor, MI to Marengo, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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