Origin
Clawson, MI
Late night in Clawson on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clawson, 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
38m
Distance
29.4 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clawson, MI
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Taylor, MI
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Trip Overview
Clawson, MI to Taylor, MI is 29.4 miles and takes about 38m via Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, Detroit Industrial Expressway, and Edsel Ford Freeway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip entirely within Michigan's Midwest region. Given its short distance and primarily highway profile, it's ideal for a quick transit between these two Detroit-area communities. Expect minimal fuss and a direct path to your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 11.7 mi | 12m |
| Detroit Industrial Expressway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Edsel Ford Freeway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Telegraph Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East 14 Mile Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Wick Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
— 11.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clawson, MI and Taylor, MI.
1
Start on South Main Street
33 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn right onto East 14 Mile Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East 14 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 75 South: Detroit
Use the slight right lane.
4
Merge onto I 75
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 53B
Toward I 94: Port Huron, Chicago
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 94
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 94
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Detroit Industrial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 202
Toward US 24: Telegraph Road
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 24 South: Telegraph Road, Taylor
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto US 24
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Telegraph Road
12
Turn right
142 ft
·
12 sec
13
Turn right
102 ft
·
9 sec
14
Turn right onto Wick Road
227 ft
·
7 sec
·
Wick Road
15
Arrive at destination
Wick Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 14 Mile Road
Turn right onto East 14 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
13.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward I 94: Port Huron, Chicago
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 53B
Toward I 94: Port Huron, Chicago
8
13.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 94 West: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
7
27.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward US 24: Telegraph Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 202
Toward US 24: Telegraph Road
8
27.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 24 South: Telegraph Road, Taylor
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 24 South: Telegraph Road, Taylor
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.60 one way
$9.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.05 | $10.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.66 | $11.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
3:34 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
4 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
38m 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 trip is predominantly on the highway, with 84% of the route utilizing major freeways. You'll experience an uninterrupted stretch of 11.7 miles on the Walter P. Chrysler Freeway before transitioning to the Detroit Industrial Expressway and then the Edsel Ford Freeway. Expect frequent exits and merges typical of urban freeway driving for most of the 29.4 miles.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.7 mi on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway and Detroit Industrial Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East 14 Mile Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 12 decision points packed into just 29.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 14 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Clawson, MI to Taylor, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Chicago along the way.
Chicago
13.5 mi in
|
~16m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 29.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m 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 11.7 miles on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: near the start (East 14 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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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