Origin
Taylor, MI
Evening in Taylor on Wednesday
Local time
5:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Taylor, MI to Atlas, MI
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
70.2 mi
113 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
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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Atlas, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Taylor, MI to Atlas, MI covers 70.2 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, Ortonville Road, Detroit Industrial Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.5 miles on North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.97 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
35.1 miles from Taylor, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 28m highway drive covering 70.2 miles, with most of the trip on North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway and Ortonville Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 37.5 miles on North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 37.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway and Ortonville Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Point Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.2 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Point Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.7 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.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Point Street
Turn right onto West Point Street
Navigation decision point
8
15.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward I 75: Flint, 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 216A
Toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
7
15.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North: Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 75 North: Flint
8
53.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward M 15: Clarkston, Davison
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 91
Toward M 15: Clarkston, Davison
6
54 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
M 15 / Ortonville Road
Turn right onto M 15 / Ortonville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right 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 Atlas, MI, road signs point toward Toledo, M 15: Clarkston and Davison.
Toledo
15.6 mi in
|
~21m
M 15: Clarkston
53.7 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Davison
53.7 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 37.5 mi | 40m |
| Ortonville Road | 9.7 mi | 14m |
| Detroit Industrial Expressway | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Edsel Ford Freeway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| South State Road | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Telegraph Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Perry Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West Point Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
— 37.5 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylor, MI and Atlas, MI.
1
Start on Wick Road
518 ft
·
16 sec
·
Wick Road
2
Turn right onto West Point Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Point Street
3
Turn right onto Baske Street
471 ft
·
22 sec
·
Baske Street
4
Turn right onto US 24
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Telegraph Road
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 94 East: Detroit
6
Merge onto I 94
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Detroit Industrial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 94
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
302 ft
·
5 sec
Exit 216A
Toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 North: Flint
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 75
38 mi
·
40 min
·
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 91
Toward M 15: Clarkston, Davison
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto M 15
9.7 mi
·
14 min
·
Ortonville Road
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on M 15
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
South State Road
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto Perry Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Perry Road
15
At end of road, turn left onto Gale Road
18 ft
·
0 sec
·
Gale Road
16
Arrive at destination
Gale Road
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 35.1 miles from Taylor, MI, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.5 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 15 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.1 miles or 42m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Atlas, 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 70.2 miles and 1h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Taylor, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway for about 37.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.1 mi from Taylor, MI · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.1 miles from Taylor, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Atlas, MI
The final approach into Atlas, 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
$10.97 one way
$21.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.05 | $24.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.51 | $27.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.37 | $3.37 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.14 | $2.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.83 | $4.49 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Atlas, MI
Evening in Atlas on Wednesday
Local time
5:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
10 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
1h 28m 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 Atlas, MI covers 70.2 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, Ortonville Road, Detroit Industrial Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.1 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 $10.97 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.2 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Point Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Taylor, MI and Atlas, MI, road signs point toward Toledo, M 15: Clarkston and Davison.
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