Drive Time
2h 24m
Distance
163.9 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
The drive from Wyoming, MI to Taylor, MI covers 163.9 miles and takes about 2h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 28th Street Southwest, I 96 East, I 96 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.33 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
81.9 miles from Wyoming, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 24m drive with frequent turns across 163.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 28th Street Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 96 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 96 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 94 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 94 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Detroit Industrial Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ecorse Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Beech-Daly Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Wyoming, MI and Taylor, MI.
Start on Burlingame Avenue Southwest
Turn right onto 28th Street Southwest
Take the ramp right toward I 96 East: Lansing
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
Take the exit slight right toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
Keep slight left
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit
Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Metro Airport, Detroit
Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward Ecorse Road
Turn straight onto Ecorse Road
Turn right onto Beech-Daly Road
Continue on South Beech Daly Road
Turn left onto Wick Road
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.9 miles or 1h 12m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Taylor, MI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Wyoming, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Wyoming, MI
This is one driving day of about 163.9 miles and 2h 24m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 81.9 mi from Wyoming, MI · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
82 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 81.9 miles from Wyoming, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$24.33 one way
$48.67 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $27.44 | $54.89 |
| premium | $4.65 | $30.03 | $60.06 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $34.23 | $68.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.2 | 0 | $17.21 | $7.87 |
| Efficient EV | 41 | 0 | $14.34 | $6.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65.6 | 0 | $22.95 | $10.49 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Wyoming on Saturday
Local time
8:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Taylor on Saturday
Local time
8:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
51°F
Michigan Center, MI
82 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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