Origin
Taylor, MI
Late night in Taylor on Sunday
Local time
3:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Taylor, MI to Dearborn, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
9.9 mi
16 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Taylor, MI
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Dearborn, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Taylor and Dearborn, Michigan, this 10.8-mile drive is a straightforward local connection. You can easily complete the entire trip in about 15 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. With a fuel budget of just $2, this route is incredibly economical for your travel plans. Since both cities are located within the Midwest, you will find the transition between them seamless and familiar. Because of the short duration, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging or splitting the trip into multiple segments.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Industrial Expressway | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Schaefer Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Telegraph Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Point Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Butler Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Wick Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Baske Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Michigan Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Detroit Industrial Expressway
— 4.9 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylor, MI and Dearborn, MI.
1
Start on Wick Road
518 ft
·
16 sec
·
Wick Road
2
Turn right onto West Point Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Point Street
3
Turn right onto Baske Street
471 ft
·
22 sec
·
Baske Street
4
Turn right onto US 24
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Telegraph Road
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 94 East: Detroit
6
Merge onto I 94
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Detroit Industrial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 208
Toward Greenfield Road, Schaefer Road
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward Schaefer Road
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Schaefer Road, Butler Road
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto Butler Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Butler Road
11
At end of road, turn left onto Schaefer Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Schaefer Road
12
Turn left onto US 12
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
Michigan Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
US 12
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 9.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Point Street
Turn right onto West Point Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway
Merge onto I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
7.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Greenfield Road, Schaefer Road
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 208
Toward Greenfield Road, Schaefer Road
8
8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Schaefer Road, Butler Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Schaefer Road, Butler Road
6
9.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 12 / Michigan Avenue
Turn left onto US 12 / Michigan Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.55 one way
$3.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.91 | $3.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Dearborn, MI
Late night in Dearborn on Sunday
Local time
3:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
12 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
16m 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 turn-heavy, local experience rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will navigate via West Point Street, Baske Street, and Telegraph Road, with a highway share of 0%. This layout means you stay off the major interstates entirely, focusing instead on local surface streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on West Point Street, reflecting the frequent turns you will encounter along the way. Behind the wheel, you should be prepared for a drive that demands your full attention due to its technical, local nature.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.9 mi on Detroit Industrial Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 0.1 miles in near West Point Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 9.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Point Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving in Dearborn, MI
Full guide →Dearborn is a city in Wayne County in the state of Michigan. This article also covers the adjacent community of Dearborn Heights.
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 16m. Total distance: 9.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.9 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 Dearborn, 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 0.1 miles (West Point Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 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 Dearborn, 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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