Origin
Washington, MI
Morning in Washington on Monday
Local time
11:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Washington, MI to Taylor, MI
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
46.2 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
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6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Washington, MI
Arian Fernandez
Taylor, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Washington, MI to Taylor, MI covers 46.2 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Van Dyke Road, 26 Mile Road, M 53 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.02 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
23.1 miles from Washington, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 2m drive with frequent turns across 46.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Van Dyke 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 Washington, MI to Taylor, MI is easy. At 1h 2m 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 Washington, MI to Taylor, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Van Dyke Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 26 Mile Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| M 53 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Christopher Columbus Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Van Dyke Road North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 18 1/2 Mile Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mound Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 696 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Van Dyke Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington, MI and Taylor, MI.
1
Start on West Road
36 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Road
2
Turn right onto Van Dyke Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Dyke Road
3
Turn right onto 26 Mile Road
187 ft
·
3 sec
·
26 Mile Road
4
Turn slight left
351 ft
·
21 sec
5
Turn left onto 26 Mile Road
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
26 Mile Road
6
Take the ramp slight right toward M 53 South
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
M 53 South
7
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Freeway
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Christopher Columbus Freeway
8
Take the exit slight right toward Van Dyke Road North, 18 ½ Mile Road West
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Van Dyke Road North, 18 ½ Mile Road West
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 18 1/2 Mile Road
184 ft
·
8 sec
·
18 1/2 Mile Road
10
Exit the roundabout onto 18 1/2 Mile Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
18 1/2 Mile Road
11
Turn straight onto Mound Road
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Mound Road
12
Keep slight left to continue on Mound Road
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Mound Road
13
Take the ramp straight toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
14
Keep slight right to continue on Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
15
Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, I 75 North: Detroit, Flint
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 75 South, I 75 North: Detroit, Flint
17
Keep slight left to continue on I-696 West to I-75 South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I-696 West to I-75 South
18
Merge slight left onto South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Port Huron, Chicago
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 94: Port Huron, Chicago
20
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 94 West: Chicago
21
Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
22
Continue on Detroit Industrial Expressway
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Detroit Industrial Expressway
23
Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Telegraph Road
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 24: Telegraph Road
24
Keep slight left to continue on US 24 South: Telegraph Road, Taylor
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 24 South: Telegraph Road, Taylor
25
Merge slight right onto Telegraph Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Telegraph Road
26
Turn right
141 ft
·
13 sec
27
Turn right
102 ft
·
10 sec
28
Turn right onto Wick Road
226 ft
·
8 sec
·
Wick Road
29
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 23.1 miles from Washington, MI, or about 31m 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 46.2 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.1 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Taylor, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Washington, 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 Washington, MI
This is one driving day of about 46.2 miles and 1h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Washington, 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 23.1 mi from Washington, MI · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 46.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.1 miles from Washington, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Taylor, MI
The final approach into Taylor, 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 Taylor, 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
$7.02 one way
$14.03 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $7.74 | $15.47 |
| premium | $4.80 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.26 | $20.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.85 | $2.22 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.04 | $1.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.47 | $2.96 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Taylor, MI
Morning in Taylor on Monday
Local time
11:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
17 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 2m 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 Washington, MI to Taylor, MI covers 46.2 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Van Dyke Road, 26 Mile Road, M 53 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.1 miles from Washington, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.02 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 Washington, MI to Taylor, MI is easy. At 1h 2m 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 Washington, MI to Taylor, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Washington, MI to Taylor, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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