Origin
Taylor, MI
Late night in Taylor on Sunday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Taylor, MI to Macomb, 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 5m
Distance
48.5 mi
78 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 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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Trip Overview
Spanning 50.1 miles across Michigan’s Midwest region, this trip from Taylor to Macomb is designed as a straightforward, single-day excursion. You can expect a travel time of approximately 57 minutes, making it a highly efficient connection between these two points. With a fuel budget of about $7, the route is economically friendly for a quick commute or short visit. Because the entire journey can be completed in under an hour, you will not need to plan for overnight accommodations. It is a practical, no-frills drive that prioritizes direct movement over scenic detours. Whether you are traveling for business or local errands, this route provides a reliable path through the heart of the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 14 mi | 15m |
| Detroit Industrial Expressway | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Edsel Ford Freeway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| M 53 | 5 mi | 5m |
| Metropolitan Parkway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| 23 Mile Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Van Dyke Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| East Big Beaver Road | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
— 14 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylor, MI and Macomb, 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
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Detroit Industrial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 94
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
302 ft
·
5 sec
Exit 216A
Toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 North: Flint
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 75
14 mi
·
15 min
·
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 67
Toward Rochester Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Rochester Road
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Rochester Road
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right onto East Big Beaver Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Big Beaver Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Metropolitan Parkway
15
Continue on Metropolitan Parkway
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Metropolitan Parkway
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto M 53
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Van Dyke Avenue
Use the right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto M 53
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
M 53
Toward M 53 North: Imlay City
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 20A
Toward 23 Mile Road East
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn right onto 23 Mile Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
23 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
20
Turn left onto Garfield Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Garfield Road
Use the straight lane.
21
Enter roundabout
181 ft
·
4 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.2 miles from Taylor, 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 15.6 and 43.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
15.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward I 75: Flint, 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 216A
Toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
7
15.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North: Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 75 North: Flint
7
30.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward Rochester Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 67
Toward Rochester Road
6
30.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Rochester Road
Turn right onto Rochester Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
43.3 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward 23 Mile Road East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20A
Toward 23 Mile Road East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.58 one way
$15.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.33 | $16.65 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.33 | $18.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.71 | $21.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.09 | $2.33 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.79 | $3.10 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Macomb, MI
Late night in Macomb on Sunday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
2 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 5m 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 drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route relies entirely on surface roads like West Point Street, Baske Street, and Telegraph Road. With a highway share of 0%, you should prepare for a consistent pace through local corridors rather than open-road driving. The navigation requires your full attention due to the frequent turns necessary to connect these local streets. You will find no long, uninterrupted highway stretches here, as the journey is defined by its segmented, local nature. Staying alert at intersections is essential, as the character of the road remains consistently technical from start to finish.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14 mi on North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway and Detroit Industrial Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.5 miles you will encounter 17 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 15.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Taylor, MI and Macomb, MI, road signs point toward Toledo, M 53 North: Imlay City and 23 Mile Road East.
Toledo
15.6 mi in
|
~21m
M 53 North: Imlay City
38.3 mi in
|
~51m
|
via M 53
23 Mile Road East
43.3 mi in
|
~56m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 48.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14 miles on North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway. 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 Macomb, 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 15.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Macomb, 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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