Trip from Ypsilanti, MI to Taylor, MI

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 94, Wick Road, South Beech Daly Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 10.5 miles from Ypsilanti, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.30 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Ypsilanti, MI to Taylor, MI?

The route from Ypsilanti, MI to Taylor, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

27m

Distance

21.1 mi

34 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min

4 AM

0h 25m ★

6 AM

0h 27m

8 AM

0h 32m

10 AM

0h 29m

12 PM

0h 28m

3 PM

0h 29m

5 PM

0h 31m

8 PM

0h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ypsilanti, MI to Taylor, MI covers 21.1 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 94, Wick Road, South Beech Daly Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.1 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.30 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 21.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 27m highway drive covering 21.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and Wick Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.1 miles on I 94.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and Wick Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 12 BUS; M 17 / West Michigan Avenue.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 12 BUS; M 17 / West Michigan Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (US 12 BUS / South Hamilton Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 12 BUS; M 17 / West Michigan Avenue

Depart onto US 12 BUS; M 17 / West Michigan Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

6

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 12 BUS / South Hamilton Street

Turn left onto US 12 BUS / South Hamilton Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

4

1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 94 East: Detroit

Navigation decision point

Toward I 94 East: Detroit

5

1.3 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 94; US 12

Merge onto I 94; US 12

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

7

18.4 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward Ecorse Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 200 Toward Ecorse Road

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 94	17.1 mi	18m
Wick Road	1 mi	2m
South Beech Daly Road	0.9 mi	1m
South Hamilton Street	0.8 mi	1m
Ecorse Road	0.3 mi	<1m
West Michigan Avenue	0.2 mi	<1m
South Huron Street	0.1 mi	<1m
Beech-Daly Road	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 94 — 17.1 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ypsilanti, MI and Taylor, MI.

1

Start on US 12 BUS; M 17

0.2 mi · 46 sec · West Michigan Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

2

Turn left onto US 12 BUS

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Hamilton Street

Use the left lane.

3

Continue on US 12 BUS

0.1 mi · 15 sec · South Huron Street

4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward I 94 East: Detroit

5

Merge onto I 94; US 12

17 mi · 18 min · I 94; US 12

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Exit 200 Toward Ecorse Road Use the slight right lane.

7

Turn straight onto Ecorse Road

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Ecorse Road

8

Turn right onto Beech-Daly Road

321 ft · 6 sec · Beech-Daly Road

9

Continue on South Beech Daly Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Beech Daly Road

10

Turn left onto Wick Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Wick Road

11

Arrive at destination

Wick Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.30 one way

$6.60 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$3.62	$7.24
premium	$4.89	$4.06	$8.12
diesel	$5.61	$4.66	$9.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	6.3	$2.22	$1.01
Efficient EV	5.3	$1.85	$0.84
EV Truck/SUV	8.4	$2.95	$1.35

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Ypsilanti, MI

Evening in Ypsilanti on Thursday

Local time

7:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Taylor, MI

Evening in Taylor on Thursday

Local time

7:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

W 13 mph 52% chance 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

26 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

27m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Ypsilanti, MI to Taylor, MI covers 21.1 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.