Taylor, MI to Napoleon, MI is 58 miles and takes about 1 hour 18 minutes via Detroit Industrial Expressway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward trip stays within the Midwest, connecting two points in Michigan. The route offers a mix of highway and surface roads, making it a practical option for a quick drive. It's a short enough distance that you won't feel rushed, allowing for flexibility in your departure time.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Detroit Industrial Expressway
24.6 mi
26m
Pleasant Lake Road
16.1 mi
22m
West Austin Road
8.4 mi
13m
Ann Arbor-Saline Road
3.1 mi
4m
Sharon Hollow Road
2.5 mi
3m
South Beech Daly Road
1 mi
1m
Wick Road
1 mi
2m
Ecorse Road
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Detroit Industrial Expressway
— 24.6 mi, about 26m
Traffic on I-94
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,782 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,655
Quietest
2 AM
~277 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 102 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 Napoleon, 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
8.8 mi·9 min·Detroit Industrial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94
16 mi·16 min·Detroit Industrial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 175Toward Ann Arbor-Saline RoadUse the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto Ann Arbor-Saline Road
193 ft·3 sec·Ann Arbor-Saline Road
9
Continue on Ann Arbor-Saline Road
3.0 mi·4 min·Ann Arbor-Saline Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Pleasant Lake Road
5.0 mi·6 min·Pleasant Lake Road
11
At end of road, turn left onto Pleasant Lake Road
11 mi·15 min·Pleasant Lake Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Continue on Sharon Hollow Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Sharon Hollow Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto Sharon Valley Road
323 ft·6 sec·Sharon Valley Road
14
Turn right onto Sharon Hollow Road
1.6 mi·2 min·Sharon Hollow Road
15
Turn right onto West Austin Road
8.4 mi·13 min·West Austin Road
16
Turn left onto East Street
94 ft·2 sec·East Street
17
Arrive at destination
East Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 29 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 35.9 — 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.
5
2.7 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.
6
11.5 mi into trip|~14m in|I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
27.3 mi into trip|~31m in
Take the exit toward Ann Arbor-Saline Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 175
Toward Ann Arbor-Saline Road
7
35.9 mi into trip|~44m in|Pleasant Lake Road
At end of road, turn left onto Pleasant Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.99 one way
$17.98 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg20 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$9.86
$19.72
premium
$4.93
$11.25
$22.51
diesel
$5.60
$12.79
$25.57
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
17.4
0
$6.09
$2.78
Efficient EV
14.5
0
$5.08
$2.32
EV Truck/SUV
23.2
0
$8.12
$3.71
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Forecast as of Aug 22, 2026
Origin
Taylor, MI
Night
in Taylor on Tuesday
Local time
9:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 5 mph32% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 21 at 10:44PM EDT until August 23 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 21 at 9:48PM EDT until August 22 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Destination
Napoleon, MI
Night
in Napoleon on Tuesday
Local time
9:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 3 mph27% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 21 at 10:44PM EDT until August 23 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued August 21 at 9:48PM EDT until August 22 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
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
7 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 18m 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?
About 42% of this 58-mile drive is on highways, with the longest continuous stretch on the Detroit Industrial Expressway covering 24.6 miles. You'll transition from highway driving to surface roads like Pleasant Lake Road and West Austin Road. Expect some merging and exiting as you navigate the highway portions, followed by more local traffic and intersections once you're off the expressway.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.6 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 2 miles in near Ecorse Road.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58 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 2.7 miles (I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles (I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 58 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.6 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 Napoleon, 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 2.7 miles (I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles (I 94 / Detroit Industrial Expressway): 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 Napoleon, MI before heading back.
