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Trip from Ada, MI to Taylor, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 50m

Distance

150.2 mi

242 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 39m ★
6 AM
2h 50m
8 AM
3h 12m
10 AM
2h 58m
12 PM
2h 56m
3 PM
2h 59m
5 PM
3h 11m
8 PM
2h 43m

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

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township in Kent County, Michigan, United States

Ada, MI

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city in Michigan, United States

Taylor, MI

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Trip Overview

This 150.2-mile drive from Ada, MI, to Taylor, MI, is designed for efficiency, taking approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip across the Midwest, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. With an estimated fuel cost of $23, this route is budget-friendly for a day trip. You'll primarily be on I-96, I-275, and the Detroit Industrial Expressway. The journey is best suited for those prioritizing a quick and direct connection between these two Michigan locations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

75.1 miles from Ada, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 96 110.7 mi 1h 58m
I 275 18.6 mi 19m
Detroit Industrial Expressway 5.7 mi 6m
Grand River Drive Southeast 3 mi 4m
Cascade Road Southeast 3 mi 4m
Snow Avenue Southeast 2.4 mi 3m
Wick Road 1 mi 2m
South Beech Daly Road 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 96 — 110.7 mi, about 1h 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Ada Drive Southeast

317 ft · 11 sec · Ada Drive Southeast
2

Turn right onto Thornapple River Drive Southeast

511 ft · 24 sec · Thornapple River Drive Southeast
3

Continue on Thornapple River Drive Southeast

0.5 mi · 1 min · Thornapple River Drive Southeast
4

Turn left onto Buttrick Avenue Southeast

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Buttrick Avenue Southeast
5

Turn left onto Grand River Drive Southeast

3.0 mi · 4 min · Grand River Drive Southeast
6

Turn right onto Snow Avenue Southeast

2.4 mi · 3 min · Snow Avenue Southeast
7

Turn left onto Cascade Road Southeast

3.0 mi · 4 min · Cascade Road Southeast
8

Turn right onto Alden Nash Avenue Southeast

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Alden Nash Avenue Southeast
9

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 96 East: Lancing
10

Merge onto I 96

44 mi · 46 min · I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96

67 mi · 1 hr 11 min · I 96
Toward I 96 East: Detroit Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 34 sec
Exit 163 Toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 29 sec
14

Continue on I 275; I 96

19 mi · 19 min · I 275; I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Exit 17 Toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit Use the slight right lane.
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 94 East: Metro Airport, Detroit Use the slight left lane.
17

Merge onto I 94

5.7 mi · 6 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 200 Toward Ecorse Road Use the slight right lane.
19

Turn straight onto Ecorse Road

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Ecorse Road
20

Turn right onto Beech-Daly Road

321 ft · 6 sec · Beech-Daly Road
21

Continue on South Beech Daly Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Beech Daly Road
22

Turn left onto Wick Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Wick Road
23

Arrive at destination

Wick Road

Trip Plan

Given the manageable 2-hour 50-minute duration, this 150.2-mile drive is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, offering flexibility in your departure time. While only one stop is factored into the planning, you might consider a brief pause around the halfway point to break up the 110.7-mile stretch on I-96. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, with an estimated cost of $23 for the journey, and plan for potential traffic, especially as you approach the Detroit metropolitan area. A practical tip is to check real-time traffic conditions before you depart to avoid any unexpected delays on I-275.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75.1 miles from Ada, MI, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.7 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 33 miles or 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 75.1 miles or 1h 25m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 16m

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 Ada, 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 Ada, MI

This is one driving day of about 150.2 miles and 2h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Ada, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 96 for about 110.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city and county seat of Livingston County, Michigan, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Howell, MI

75 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.

Popular next leg

Howell, MI to Taylor, MI

56.9 mi · 1h 7m

Pacing Suggestions

Grand Ledge, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Haslett, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 75.1 miles from Ada, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 96 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 110.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Brody's Be Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ada, Michigan

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Meridian Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Plymouth, Michigan

1.5 mi

Good Deeds Coffee Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fowlerville, Michigan

1.1 mi

Anastasia and Katie's Coffee Shop & Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 128.7

Livonia, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12489578019

Visit website

Brody's Be Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Ada, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Meridian Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 128.7

Plymouth, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+17342598580

Good Deeds Coffee Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 85.8

Fowlerville, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15172199046

Visit website

Plymouth Coffee Bean

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 128.7

Plymouth, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17344540178

Visit website

RēNū Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 128.7

Northville, Michigan

Hours: 8:30 am–3:30 pm

+12483745955

Visit website

Coffee Beanery Brighton

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv mile 107.3

Brighton, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+18102272233

Visit website

Courageous Coffee Cafe & Bakery

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 32.2

Portland, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm

+15179754213

Visit website

Black Iron Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 96.5

Howell, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15172958259

Visit website

Fitzgerald Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 42.9

Grand Ledge, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+15176277351

Visit website

Airborne Adventure Park - Taylor, MI

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 150.2

Taylor, Michigan

Hours: 4–8 pm

+17342252233

Visit website

Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 64.4

East Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+15178844800

Visit website

Maybury State Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 118

Northville, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+12483498390

Visit website

Maybury Farm

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 118

Northville, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–2 pm

+12483740200

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 54.1 and 147.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
54.1 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | I 96

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96 toward I 96 East: Detroit

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 96 East: Detroit
8
120.9 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in

Take the exit toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, 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 163 Toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
8
140.5 mi into trip | ~2h 35m in

Take the exit toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit

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 17 Toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit
8
140.9 mi into trip | ~2h 36m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 94 East: Metro Airport, Detroit

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 94 East: Metro Airport, Detroit
7
147.5 mi into trip | ~2h 44m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.48 one way

$46.96 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $25.78 $51.56
premium $4.89 $28.90 $57.81
diesel $5.61 $33.16 $66.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 52.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 45.1 0 $15.77 $7.21
Efficient EV 37.6 0 $13.14 $6.01
EV Truck/SUV 60.1 0 $21.03 $9.61

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (66% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Ada, MI

Late night in Ada on Sunday

Local time

1:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Taylor, MI

Late night in Taylor on Sunday

Local time

1:57 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

3 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

2h 50m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highly focused highway experience, with 90% of the drive utilizing major interstates. The profile is predominantly highway-focused, meaning you'll encounter consistent speeds and limited local road detours. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a considerable 110.7 miles, primarily on I-96, offering a continuous flow. This route is built for covering ground efficiently rather than for leisurely sightseeing, with the road character remaining largely consistent throughout its 150.2 miles.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 110.7 mi on I 96.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and I 275. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 54.1 miles in near I 96.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 150.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 54.1 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 120.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 140.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Ada, MI and Taylor, MI, road signs point toward M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo and Detroit.

M 5 North: Detroit

120.9 mi in | ~2h 14m

Toledo

120.9 mi in | ~2h 14m

Detroit

140.5 mi in | ~2h 35m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 50m. Total distance: 150.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 110.7 miles on I 96. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Taylor, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 54.1 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 120.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 140.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Taylor, MI before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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