Taylor, MI to Haslett, MI is 84.7 miles and takes about 1h 42m via I-96 and I-275, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, connecting two points in Michigan. Given its relatively short distance and highway focus, it's a straightforward drive suited for a single-day excursion. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently. Plan for a quick trip with minimal fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.3 miles from Taylor, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 96
32.1 mi
34m
I 275
29.2 mi
31m
East Grand River Avenue
9 mi
13m
Detroit Industrial Expressway
5.4 mi
5m
Cornell Road
2.2 mi
3m
West Grand River Avenue
1.5 mi
2m
South Beech Daly Road
1 mi
1m
Wick Road
1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 32.1 mi, about 34m
Traffic on I-96
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 32 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,708 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,291
Quietest
2 AM
~171 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylor, MI and Haslett, MI.
1
Start on Wick Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Wick Road
2
Turn right onto South Beech Daly Road
1.0 mi·1 min·South Beech Daly Road
3
Turn left onto Ecorse Road
0.5 mi·49 sec·Ecorse Road
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward I 94 West: Chicago
5
Merge onto I 94
5.4 mi·5 min·Detroit Industrial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Exit 194A-BToward I 275: Toledo, FlintUse the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 194BToward I 275 North: FlintUse the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 275
29 mi·31 min·I 275
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 96
8.6 mi·9 min·I 96
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
24 mi·25 min·I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Exit 122Toward M 43, M 52: Stockbridge, WebbervilleUse the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto M 43; M 52
0.6 mi·52 sec·Stockbridge Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto M 43; M 52
9.0 mi·13 min·East Grand River Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on M 43
1.5 mi·2 min·West Grand River Avenue
15
Turn right onto Cornell Road
2.2 mi·3 min·Cornell Road
16
At end of road, turn left onto Haslett Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Haslett Road
17
Arrive at destination
Haslett Road
Trip Plan
With a total travel time of just under two hours, this is a very manageable one-day trip. You can easily depart any time of day and arrive with plenty of daylight remaining. Given the relatively short duration, you may not need to stop for fuel, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. The longest stretch without exits is over 30 miles on I-96, so be prepared for continuous driving during that segment. Consider leaving later in the morning to avoid potential rush hour congestion around the Detroit metro area, as this route begins in Taylor, MI.
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 42.3 miles from Taylor, MI, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.1 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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.3 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 Haslett, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Taylor, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Taylor, MI
This is one driving day of about 84.7 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Taylor, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 96 for about 32.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 70.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2 mi into trip|~4m in|Ecorse Road
Turn left onto Ecorse Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
8.1 mi into trip|~11m in
Take the exit toward I 275: Toledo, Flint
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 194A-B
Toward I 275: Toledo, Flint
8
8.4 mi into trip|~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 275 North: Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 194B
Toward I 275 North: Flint
6
47 mi into trip|~54m in|I 96
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
70.5 mi into trip|~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward M 43, M 52: Stockbridge, Webberville
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 122
Toward M 43, M 52: Stockbridge, Webberville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.13 one way
$26.26 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$14.40
$28.80
premium
$4.93
$16.43
$32.87
diesel
$5.60
$18.67
$37.34
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: 29.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.4
0
$8.89
$4.07
Efficient EV
21.2
0
$7.41
$3.39
EV Truck/SUV
33.9
0
$11.86
$5.42
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 Sep 1, 2026
Origin
Taylor, MI
Late night
in Taylor on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 6 to 9 mph47% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 31 at 12:05PM EDT until August 31 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Destination
Haslett, MI
Late night
in Haslett on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Mostly Cloudy
SW 6 mph12% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 31 at 12:05PM EDT until August 31 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
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
3 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 42m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily highway, with 79% of the drive on interstates. You'll experience a stretch of 32.1 miles on I-96 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a significant amount of interstate cruising, particularly on I-96, which constitutes the longest continuous stretch. The change from highway to East Grand River Avenue will mark the shift to more local traffic and potentially more frequent intersections.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.1 mi on I 96.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 2 miles in near Ecorse Road.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 84.7 miles you will encounter 13 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 2 miles (Ecorse Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
973 ft615 ft
Total Climb
435 ft
Total Descent
173 ft
Highest Point
973 ft
~36.3 mi in
Elevation Range
358 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Taylor, MI and Haslett, MI, road signs point toward Flint, M 43, M 52: Stockbridge and Webberville.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 84.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.1 miles on I 96. 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 Haslett, 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 2 miles (Ecorse Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.4 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 Haslett, MI before heading back.
