Origin
Brighton, MI
Late night in Brighton on Sunday
Local time
3:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brighton, 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
55m
Distance
46.4 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brighton, MI
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Taylor, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Brighton to Taylor, you are looking at a straightforward 46.4-mile journey that typically takes about 55 minutes. This Midwest transit is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it is efficient enough to complete in under an hour without needing an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $7, the route is highly economical for solo travelers or families alike. Because the drive is contained entirely within Michigan, you will remain within the familiar landscape of the Midwest throughout the entire trip. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection that gets you where you need to be quickly and reliably.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 275 | 18.6 mi | 19m |
| I 96 | 14.9 mi | 15m |
| Detroit Industrial Expressway | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Wick Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Beech Daly Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Ecorse Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Spencer Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 275
— 18.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brighton, MI and Taylor, MI.
1
Start on East Grand River Avenue
50 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Grand River Avenue
2
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
3
Turn left onto Spencer Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Spencer Street
4
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I-96 EAST: Detroit
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Toward US 23 North, I 96 East: Flint, Detroit
Use the slight left lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
7
Merge onto I 96
15 mi
·
15 min
·
I 96
Use the straight lane.
8
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.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
29 sec
10
Continue on I 275; I 96
19 mi
·
19 min
·
I 275; I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 17
Toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 94 East: Metro Airport, Detroit
Use the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto I 94
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Detroit Industrial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 200
Toward Ecorse Road
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto Ecorse Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Ecorse Road
16
Turn right onto Beech-Daly Road
321 ft
·
6 sec
·
Beech-Daly Road
17
Continue on South Beech Daly Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Beech Daly Road
18
Turn left onto Wick Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Wick Road
19
Arrive at destination
Wick Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.2 miles from Brighton, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 43.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 23 North, I 96 East: Flint, Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 23 North, I 96 East: Flint, Detroit
8
17.2 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
36.8 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
37.2 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
43.8 mi into trip
|
~50m 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
$7.25 one way
$14.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.96 | $15.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.93 | $17.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.24 | $20.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.50 | $2.97 |
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
Late night in Taylor on Sunday
Local time
3:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Plymouth, MI
23 mi in
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
6 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
55m 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 classic highway-focused experience, as 84% of your time will be spent cruising on major interstates. You will navigate a combination of I-96, I-275, and the Detroit Industrial Expressway to complete your trek. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is an 18.6-mile segment on I-275, which defines the core pace of the drive. While this is primarily an interstate grind rather than a scenic backroad cruise, the transition between these major arteries keeps the drive moving at a consistent, steady speed. You should prepare for a utilitarian, high-speed transit experience that prioritizes efficiency over local road exploration.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.6 mi on I 275.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 275 and I 96. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 46.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.8 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brighton, MI and Taylor, MI, road signs point toward M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo and Detroit.
M 5 North: Detroit
17.2 mi in
|
~20m
Toledo
17.2 mi in
|
~20m
Detroit
36.8 mi in
|
~41m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 46.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.6 miles on I 275. 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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.8 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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