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Trip from Taylor, MI to Hudsonville, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 9m
Distance
169.9 mi
273 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 58m
★
6 AM
3h 9m
8 AM
3h 33m
10 AM
3h 18m
12 PM
3h 15m
3 PM
3h 19m
5 PM
3h 32m
8 PM
3h 2m
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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Hudsonville, MI
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Trip Overview
Taylor, MI to Hudsonville, MI is 170 miles and takes about 3 hours and 9 minutes via I-275 and I-96, with a fuel budget near $25 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Michigan, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a predominantly highway drive, making it a straightforward and efficient trip. With a recommended one-day travel time, this drive is ideal for getting from point A to point B without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
84.9 miles from Taylor, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 96 | 107.9 mi | 1h 55m |
| I 275 | 29.2 mi | 31m |
| Paul B. Henry Freeway | 18.3 mi | 19m |
| Detroit Industrial Expressway | 5.4 mi | 5m |
| 32nd Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Gerald R Ford Freeway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| South Beech Daly Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Wick Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 107.9 mi, about 1h 55m
Traffic on I-96
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 35 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,231 veh/hr typical · worst 2,857
Quietest
2 AM
~147 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 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 Hudsonville, 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-B
Toward I 275: Toledo, Flint
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 194B
Toward I 275 North: Flint
Use 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
55 mi
·
58 min
·
I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
45 mi
·
47 min
·
I 96
Toward I 96 West: Grand Rapids
12
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 46
Toward M 6 West: Holland
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on M 6
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Paul B. Henry Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 196 West: Holland
Use the slight left lane.
15
Merge onto I 196
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Gerald R Ford Freeway
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 62
Toward CR A37: 32nd Avenue, Hudsonville
17
Turn right onto 32nd Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
32nd Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on Balsam Drive
378 ft
·
18 sec
·
Balsam Drive
19
Turn left
234 ft
·
18 sec
20
Turn right onto Van Buren Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Van Buren Street
21
Arrive at destination
Van Buren Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour duration, leaving anytime in the morning works well for this one-day trip. You'll only have one recommended stop, so plan for a brief break midway or closer to Hudsonville. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is $25, but it's always wise to top off before departing Taylor. Since most of the drive is on I-96, be aware of potential traffic as you get closer to the Grand Rapids area, where the Paul B. Henry Freeway is located.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 84.9 miles from Taylor, MI, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.9 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 37 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.9 miles or 1h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hudsonville, 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.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Taylor, MI
This is one driving day of about 169.9 miles and 3h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Taylor, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 96 for about 107.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 84.9 miles from Taylor, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 96 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 107.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Portland Rest Area 531
0.1 mi from route
Saranac Rest Area 532
0.1 mi from route
Howell Rest Area 812
0.1 mi from route
Grand Ledge Rest Area 825
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Okemos Rest Area 811
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
ONE9 Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Holt Rest Area 810
1.1 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 165.5 — 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
7
146.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 40m in
Take the exit toward M 6 West: Holland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 46
Toward M 6 West: Holland
7
165.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 196 West: Holland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 196 West: Holland
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.25 one way
$56.50 round trip
$4.22/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $30.77 | $61.54 |
| premium | $5.18 | $34.67 | $69.34 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $35.79 | $71.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51 | 0 | $17.84 | $8.16 |
| Efficient EV | 42.5 | 0 | $14.87 | $6.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68 | 0 | $23.79 | $10.87 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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.
Origin
Taylor, MI
Afternoon in Taylor on Wednesday
Local time
3:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Sunny
ENE 2 to 9 mph
4% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 5:06AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 3:45AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Destination
Hudsonville, MI
Afternoon in Hudsonville on Wednesday
Local time
3:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Cloudy
NE 2 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 5:06AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 3:45AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
83°F
Williamston, MI
85 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
27 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
3h 9m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is almost entirely on the highway, with 95% of the 170 miles utilizing major freeways like I-275 and I-96. You'll experience a long stretch of 107.9 miles on I-96 without needing to exit. The Paul B. Henry Freeway section will likely feature frequent exits as you approach your destination. Expect consistent cruising speeds for the majority of your travel time.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 107.9 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 2 miles in near Ecorse Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 169.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 ft
615 ft
Total Climb
385 ft
Total Descent
363 ft
Highest Point
973 ft
~36.4 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.
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 Taylor, MI to Hudsonville, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 6 West: Holland along the way.
M 6 West: Holland
146.3 mi in
|
~2h 40m
About the Cities
Starting in Taylor, MI
Full guide →Founded 1847
Southern Wayne County is a region in Wayne County in the state of Michigan.
Arriving in Hudsonville, MI
Full guide →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 3h 9m. Total distance: 169.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 107.9 miles on I 96. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 10 rest areas or service plazas 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 Hudsonville, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 10 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Hudsonville, MI, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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