Origin
Taylor, MI
Late night in Taylor on Friday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Taylor, MI to South Lyon, MI
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
52m
Distance
38 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
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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South Lyon, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Taylor, MI to South Lyon, MI covers 38 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 275, 8 Mile Road, Detroit Industrial Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15 miles on I 275. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 38 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Taylor, MI to South Lyon, MI covers 38 miles and takes about 52m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 275 is the longest continuous segment at about 15 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near Ecorse Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 38 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (Ecorse Road): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Ecorse Road
Turn left onto Ecorse Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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
8
24.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward Northville, 8 Mile Road
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 167
Toward Northville, 8 Mile Road
6
38 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
West Lake Street
Turn left onto West Lake Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Taylor, MI and South Lyon, MI, road signs point toward Flint and Northville.
Flint
8.1 mi in
|
~11m
Northville
24.3 mi in
|
~29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 275 | 15 mi | 16m |
| 8 Mile Road | 11.4 mi | 17m |
| Detroit Industrial Expressway | 5.4 mi | 5m |
| Pontiac Trail | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Beech Daly Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Wick Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Lafayette Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Ecorse Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 275
— 15 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylor, MI and South Lyon, 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
15 mi
·
16 min
·
I 275
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 167
Toward Northville, 8 Mile Road
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto 8 Mile Road
8.3 mi
·
13 min
·
8 Mile Road
Use the left / right lanes.
11
Enter roundabout onto 8 Mile Road
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
8 Mile Road
12
Continue on 8 Mile Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
8 Mile Road
13
Turn right onto Pontiac Trail
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Pontiac Trail
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on South Lafayette Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lafayette Street
15
Turn left onto West Lake Street
29 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Lake Street
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
West Lake Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19 mi from Taylor, MI · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19 miles from Taylor, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in South Lyon, MI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into South Lyon, MI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.94 one way
$11.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.52 | $13.05 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.31 | $14.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.39 | $16.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
South Lyon, MI
Late night in South Lyon on Friday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 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
52m 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 South Lyon, MI covers 38 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 275, 8 Mile Road, Detroit Industrial Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19 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 $5.94 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 38 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (Ecorse Road): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
Between Taylor, MI and South Lyon, MI, road signs point toward Flint and Northville.
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