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Trip from Okemos, 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 39m

Distance

86.1 mi

139 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 32m ★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 35m

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

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Downtown Okemos, MI, MI

Okemos, MI

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city in Michigan, United States

Taylor, MI

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Trip Overview

Okemos, MI to Taylor, MI is 86.1 miles and takes about 1h 39m via I 96, I 275, and Detroit Industrial Expressway, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, moving between two Michigan locations. It’s a straightforward highway-focused journey, primarily utilizing major interstates. Given its relatively short duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion, allowing for a relaxed pace. You'll find it to be a practical, no-fuss drive for getting from point A to point B.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

43.1 miles from Okemos, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 96 53.4 mi 57m
I 275 18.6 mi 19m
Detroit Industrial Expressway 5.7 mi 6m
Okemos Road 3.2 mi 6m
Wick Road 1 mi 2m
South Beech Daly Road 0.9 mi 1m
Ecorse Road 0.3 mi <1m
Beech-Daly Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 96 — 53.4 mi, about 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Okemos Road

3.2 mi · 6 min · Okemos Road
Use the straight lane.
2

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 96 East: Detroit Use the right lane.
3

Merge onto I 96

53 mi · 57 min · I 96
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

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.
5

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 29 sec
6

Continue on I 275; I 96

19 mi · 19 min · I 275; I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Exit 17 Toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 94 East: Metro Airport, Detroit Use the slight left lane.
9

Merge onto I 94

5.7 mi · 6 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 200 Toward Ecorse Road Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn straight onto Ecorse Road

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Ecorse Road
12

Turn right onto Beech-Daly Road

321 ft · 6 sec · Beech-Daly Road
13

Continue on South Beech Daly Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Beech Daly Road
14

Turn left onto Wick Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Wick Road
15

Arrive at destination

Wick Road

Trip Plan

With a drive time under two hours, this is an ideal same-day trip, offering plenty of flexibility for when you depart. Aim to leave Okemos in the morning to avoid potential rush hour congestion as you approach the Detroit metropolitan area. The estimated fuel cost is around $13, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before you set off, as there are no designated stops in the route data. The longest stretch without a planned stop is over 53 miles, so plan accordingly for any personal needs before embarking on that segment.

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.1 miles from Okemos, MI, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.4 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 19 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43.1 miles or 49m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 21m

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 Okemos, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Okemos, MI

This is one driving day of about 86.1 miles and 1h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Okemos, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 96 for about 53.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

suburb of Detroit, Michigan, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brighton, MI

43 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

Brighton, MI to Taylor, MI

46.4 mi · 55m

Pacing Suggestions

Howell, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brighton, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.1 miles from Okemos, 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.

Nearby Places

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

Top Coffee Stop

Château Coffee Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Okemos, Michigan

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15172537905

Visit website

Black Iron Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Howell, Michigan

1.3 mi

Joe's Coffee & Tea Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Novi, Michigan

1.7 mi

Anastasia and Katie's Coffee Shop & Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 61.5

Livonia, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12489578019

Visit website

Château Coffee Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Okemos, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15172537905

Visit website

Black Iron Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 30.8

Howell, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15172958259

Visit website

Joe's Coffee & Tea Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 55.4

Novi, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12485333355

Visit website

Okemos Coffee Shop

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Okemos, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

Visit website

KOKABON COFFEE

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv mile 67.7

Canton Township, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+17342374494

Visit website

RēNū Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 61.5

Northville, Michigan

Hours: 8:30 am–3:30 pm

+12483745955

Visit website

Coffee Beanery Brighton

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv mile 43.1

Brighton, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+18102272233

Visit website

Plymouth Coffee Bean

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 67.7

Plymouth, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17344540178

Visit website

Harris Nature Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 6.2

Okemos, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+15173493866

Visit website

Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

East Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+15178844800

Visit website

Painting with a Twist

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 61.5

Farmington, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12484767928

Visit website

Airborne Adventure Park - Taylor, MI

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 86.1

Taylor, Michigan

Hours: 4–8 pm

+17342252233

Visit website

Maybury State Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 55.4

Northville, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+12483498390

Visit website

Maybury Farm

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 55.4

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 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.2 and 83.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
3.2 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp toward I 96 East: Detroit

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 96 East: Detroit
8
56.9 mi into trip | ~1h 4m 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
76.5 mi into trip | ~1h 25m 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
76.9 mi into trip | ~1h 26m 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
83.5 mi into trip | ~1h 34m 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

$13.46 one way

$26.92 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $14.78 $29.56
premium $4.89 $16.57 $33.14
diesel $5.61 $19.01 $38.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.8 0 $9.04 $4.13
Efficient EV 21.5 0 $7.53 $3.44
EV Truck/SUV 34.4 0 $12.05 $5.51

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Okemos, MI

Late night in Okemos on Sunday

Local time

1:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Taylor, MI

Late night in Taylor on Sunday

Local time

1:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

43°F

Brighton, MI

43 mi in

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

14 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 39m 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 is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 90% of the journey on major interstates. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I 96, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of 53.4 miles. The driving experience will be characterized by consistent highway speeds and limited distractions. Expect a fairly direct path with minimal deviations from the main thoroughfares like I 275 and the Detroit Industrial Expressway. The landscape is unlikely to offer dramatic shifts, emphasizing efficiency over scenic exploration.

90% 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: 53.4 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 3.2 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 86.1 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 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 56.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 76.5 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 Okemos, MI and Taylor, MI, road signs point toward M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo and Detroit.

M 5 North: Detroit

56.9 mi in | ~1h 4m

Toledo

56.9 mi in | ~1h 4m

Detroit

76.5 mi in | ~1h 25m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 86.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 39m 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 53.4 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 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 56.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 76.5 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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