Road Trips from Taylor, MI
Taylor offers a great mix for weekend road trips, whether you're looking for a quick escape or a longer haul. You've got several options within an hour's drive, mostly on flat terrain and often with park access, perfect for a day trip. If you're up for more time on the road, there are destinations around 3-5 hours away, some with higher drive scores, and even one that's a solid overnight destination at nearly 9 hours.
Total Routes
11
Shortest
2.1h
With Parks Nearby
1
Full-day getaway
Hudsonville, MI
3h 9m169.9 mi one way
This is one of the longer day trips at over 3 hours, with a drive score of 8 on mostly highway. Note that this pick does not include park access, differentiating it from many closer options.
Dalton, MI
3h 45m205.4 mi one way
Saint Johns, MI
2h 6m111.3 mi one way
Saint Johns is over 2 hours away, primarily on highways with a drive score of 8. The terrain is flat. Similar to Hudsonville, this pick doesn't list park access.
Long Lake, MI
3h 40m192.3 mi one way
Weekend trip
Alpena, MI
4h 59m261.7 mi one way
Alpena is a significant drive, around 5 hours, mostly on highways with a drive score of 9. It offers park access and flat terrain, making it a destination for a dedicated road trip.
Otsego County, MI
4h 24m247.7 mi one way
This drive to Otsego County takes about 4.5 hours, predominantly on highways with a drive score of 8. The terrain is gently rolling, and park access is not indicated.
Ludington, MI
4h 38m254.3 mi one way
Ludington is a nearly 5-hour drive, mostly on highways with a drive score of 8. This route is on flat terrain, but park access is not mentioned.
Lodi, MI
4h 32m245.1 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
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Alpena, MI
4h 59m261.7 mi one way
Marquette, MI
8h 37m466.3 mi one way
Hudsonville, MI
3h 9m169.9 mi one way
Dalton, MI
3h 45m205.4 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With mostly flat terrain and park access available on many routes, spring offers pleasant conditions for day trips to places like Birmingham or Ferndale.
Summer
The mostly flat terrain and park access on shorter drives make summer ideal for quick escapes to destinations like Grosse Pointe or Holly.
Fall
The drive to Grand Blanc or Holly, both with park access and mostly flat terrain, would be enjoyable in the fall.
Winter
With many destinations featuring mostly flat terrain and higher drive scores, winter trips to places like Dorr or Alpena are feasible, though park access might be less of a focus.
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