Origin
Canton, MI
Late night in Canton on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Canton, 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
27m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Canton, MI
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Taylor, MI
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Trip Overview
Canton, MI to Taylor, MI is 18.4 miles and takes about 27m via Detroit Industrial Expressway and I 275, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Michigan, making it a convenient local excursion. The drive is primarily on well-maintained expressways and highways, offering a straightforward journey. With its minimal distance and duration, this route is perfect for a quick transfer or a segment of a larger regional exploration, requiring just one day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Industrial Expressway | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| I 275 | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| South Sheldon Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Michigan Avenue | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Wick Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Beech Daly Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Cherry Hill Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Ecorse Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Detroit Industrial Expressway
— 5.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canton, MI and Taylor, MI.
1
Start on Eddington Circle
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Eddington Circle
2
Continue on Cherry Hill Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Cherry Hill Road
3
Turn right onto South Sheldon Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Sheldon Road
4
Turn right onto US 12
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Michigan Avenue
5
Continue on US 12
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Michigan Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 275 South: Toledo, Airport
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 275
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
I 275
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 17
Toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 94 East: Metro Airport, Detroit
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 94
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Detroit Industrial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 200
Toward Ecorse Road
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto Ecorse Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Ecorse Road
13
Turn right onto Beech-Daly Road
321 ft
·
6 sec
·
Beech-Daly Road
14
Continue on South Beech Daly Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Beech Daly Road
15
Turn left onto Wick Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Wick Road
16
Arrive at destination
Wick Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 4.6 and 15.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
4.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 275 South: Toledo, Airport
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 275 South: Toledo, Airport
5
5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 275
Merge onto I 275
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
8.8 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
9.2 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
15.8 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.88 one way
$5.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.54 | $7.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Taylor, MI
Late night in Taylor on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
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
2 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
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?
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 52% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Detroit Industrial Expressway and I 275, which are designed for higher speeds and efficient travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 5.7 miles on the Detroit Industrial Expressway, allowing for a consistent pace. As you progress, you'll transition between these main arteries and potentially some local roads like South Sheldon Road, presenting a varied but generally smooth driving profile.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on Detroit Industrial Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 18.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5 miles (I 275): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 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 Canton, MI and Taylor, MI, road signs point toward Airport and Detroit.
Airport
4.6 mi in
|
~8m
Detroit
8.8 mi in
|
~13m
About the Cities
Starting in Canton, MI
Full guide →Canton is a township of almost 100,000 people (2020) in Wayne County in the state of Michigan.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 18.4 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 (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.7 miles on Detroit Industrial Expressway. 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 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5 miles (I 275): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 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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