Origin
Taylor, MI
Night in Taylor on Friday
Local time
9:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Taylor, MI to Ypsilanti, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
20.5 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
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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Ypsilanti, MI
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Trip Overview
Taylor, MI to Ypsilanti, MI is 20.5 miles and takes about 26 minutes via Detroit Industrial Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Midwest and Michigan, making it a convenient local trip. Given its brief duration, it's perfect for a day trip or a quick commute, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily be on the highway, so expect a straightforward drive without many detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Industrial Expressway | 16.6 mi | 17m |
| South Beech Daly Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Wick Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Huron Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Ecorse Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Michigan Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Detroit Industrial Expressway
— 16.6 mi, about 17m
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
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
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 Ypsilanti, 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
7.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Detroit Industrial Expressway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 183
Toward US 12 Business: Huron Street, Downtown, Ypsilanti
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto US 12 BUS
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Huron Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto US 12 BUS; M 17
193 ft
·
32 sec
·
West Michigan Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 12 BUS; M 17
162 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Michigan Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
US 12 BUS; M 17
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 20.4 — 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.
8
19.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward US 12 Business: Huron Street, Downtown, Ypsilanti
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 183
Toward US 12 Business: Huron Street, Downtown,...
6
19.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 12 BUS / South Huron Street
Turn right onto US 12 BUS / South Huron Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
20.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 12 BUS; M 17 / West Michigan Avenue
Turn right onto US 12 BUS; M 17 / West Michigan Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.18 one way
$6.36 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.98 | $7.95 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Ypsilanti, MI
Night in Ypsilanti on Friday
Local time
9:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
22 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
26m 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?
This drive is mostly highway, with 81% of the 20.5 miles on freeways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 16.6 miles on the Detroit Industrial Expressway before transitioning to surface roads like South Beech Daly Road and Wick Road. Expect dense exits and merging traffic typical of a high-speed expressway environment for the majority of your travel time.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.6 mi on Detroit Industrial Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Detroit Industrial Expressway and South Beech Daly Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near Ecorse Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
730 ft
615 ft
Total Climb
136 ft
Total Descent
25 ft
Highest Point
730 ft
~17.5 mi in
Elevation Range
115 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 Ypsilanti, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
19.3 mi in
|
~23m
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 Ypsilanti, MI
Full guide →Founded 1823
Ypsilanti (ĭp′·sĭ·lăn′·tē, often mispronounced yĭp′·sĭ·lăn′·tē) commonly shortened to Ypsi (ĭp′·sĭ), is a city in Michigan, six miles (10 km) east of Ann Arbor. "Ypsilanti" commonly refers to either or both of the City of Ypsilanti and the Charter Township of Ypsilanti, which lies mostly south of the city, with small portions to both the east and west of the city, and may also include neighboring parts of other townships. The geographic grid center of Ypsilanti is the intersection of the Huron River and Michigan Avenue, the latter of which connects downtown Detroit, Michigan with Chicago, Illinois, and through Ypsilanti is partially concurrent with US-12BR and M-17. It was established as a trading post in 1809 by Gabriel Godfroy, a French-Canadian fur trader from Montreal.
Top landmarks
- • Ypsilanti Water Tower — historic water tower in Ypsilanti, Michigan
- • Brinkerhoff-Becker House — building in Michigan, United States
- • Abraham Lincoln Monument — monument in Ypsilanti, United States of America
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 26m. Total distance: 20.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.6 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 Ypsilanti, 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 19.3 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 Ypsilanti, 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, 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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