Origin
Howell, MI
Late night in Howell on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Howell, 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
1h 7m
Distance
56.9 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Howell, MI
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Taylor, MI
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Trip Overview
This straightforward drive from Howell, MI to Taylor, MI covers 56.9 miles and is expected to take about 1 hour and 7 minutes. It's an ideal day trip, easily completed within a single day without needing an overnight stay. The majority of this journey, 88% of it, is on highways, making it a quick and efficient commute. You'll navigate primarily via I-96, I-275, and the Detroit Industrial Expressway. Budget around $9 for fuel for this trip. Both your starting point in Howell and your destination in Taylor are located within the Midwest region, so you'll remain in familiar territory throughout.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 96 | 26.1 mi | 27m |
| I 275 | 18.6 mi | 19m |
| Detroit Industrial Expressway | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Wick Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Beech Daly Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Michigan Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pinckney Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Ecorse Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 26.1 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Howell, MI and Taylor, MI.
1
Start on North Michigan Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Michigan Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on Pinckney Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pinckney Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
4
Merge onto I 96
26 mi
·
27 min
·
I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
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.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
29 sec
7
Continue on I 275; I 96
19 mi
·
19 min
·
I 275; I 96
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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.5 miles from Howell, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 54.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 96 East: Detroit
Navigation decision point
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
8
27.7 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
47.3 mi into trip
|
~52m 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
47.7 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
54.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
$8.90 one way
$17.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.77 | $19.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.95 | $21.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.56 | $25.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.97 | $2.73 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.97 | $3.64 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
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
1h 7m 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 highway-focused experience on this route, with 88% of the drive taking place on major expressways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 26.1 miles along I-96. This means you'll experience consistent, relatively high-speed travel for significant portions of the journey. The character of the drive is defined by its efficient connectivity, with the main roads like I-96 and I-275 facilitating a direct path. While not a scenic byway, it offers a predictable and functional way to get from point A to point B.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.1 mi on I 96.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 1.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 27.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.3 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 Howell, MI and Taylor, MI, road signs point toward M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo and Detroit.
M 5 North: Detroit
27.7 mi in
|
~31m
Toledo
27.7 mi in
|
~31m
Detroit
47.3 mi in
|
~52m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 56.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.1 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.
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 1.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 27.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.3 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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