Origin
Wayne, MI
Late night in Wayne on Tuesday
Local time
4:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wayne, MI to Taylor, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
9.1 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wayne, MI
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Taylor, MI
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Trip Overview
This short 9.1-mile drive from Wayne to Taylor, Michigan, is a quick 16-minute trip perfect for a single day. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Ecorse Road, Wayne Road, and Wick Road, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost is a minimal $1, making it an economical option. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a spontaneous outing or as a segment within a larger Midwest exploration. You'll spend your entire journey within the state of Michigan, traversing familiar local terrain.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ecorse Road | 5 mi | 7m |
| Wayne Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Wick Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Beech Daly Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Newberry Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Beech-Daly Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ecorse Road
— 5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wayne, MI and Taylor, MI.
1
Start on Newberry Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Newberry Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn right onto Wayne Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Wayne Road
3
Turn left onto Ecorse Road
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Ecorse Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto Beech-Daly Road
321 ft
·
6 sec
·
Beech-Daly Road
5
Continue on South Beech Daly Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Beech Daly Road
6
Turn left onto Wick Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Wick Road
7
Arrive at destination
Wick Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Newberry Street
Depart onto Newberry Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Wayne Road
Turn right onto Wayne Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Ecorse Road
Turn left onto Ecorse Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
7.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Beech-Daly Road
Turn right onto Beech-Daly Road
Navigation decision point
4
8.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Wick Road
Turn left onto Wick Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.42 one way
$2.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Taylor, MI
Late night in Taylor on Tuesday
Local time
4:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Partly Cloudy
N 6 mph
5% chance
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
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
16m 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?
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" for the entirety of this 9.1-mile journey. With a highway share of 0%, you'll be on surface streets the whole way. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5 miles along Ecorse Road. This route offers a consistent local road experience, characterized by frequent turns and intersections rather than long, open stretches. You'll likely experience a steady pace, punctuated by traffic signals and neighborhood roads.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on Ecorse Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Newberry Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Newberry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (Wayne Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (Ecorse Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Taylor, MI
Full guide →Southern Wayne County is a region in Wayne County in the state of Michigan.
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 16m. Total distance: 9.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5 miles on Ecorse Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (Newberry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (Wayne Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (Ecorse Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Taylor, 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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