Origin
Wixom, MI
Morning in Wixom on Tuesday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wixom, 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
43m
Distance
35.1 mi
56 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wixom, MI
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Taylor, MI
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Trip Overview
This 35.1-mile drive from Wixom, MI to Taylor, MI is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 43 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, it requires no overnight stays and is focused on highway travel. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, this route is very budget-friendly. You'll spend most of your time on major expressways, making it an efficient way to get from point A to point B within the Midwest region. The entire trip stays within Michigan, offering a quick connection between two points in the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 275 | 18.6 mi | 19m |
| Detroit Industrial Expressway | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| I 96 | 3.6 mi | 3m |
| North Wixom Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Wick Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Beech Daly Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Ecorse Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Wixom Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 275
— 18.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wixom, MI and Taylor, MI.
1
Start on North Wixom Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Wixom Road
2
Continue on South Wixom Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
South Wixom Road
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 96
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 96
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 163
Toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
29 sec
7
Continue on I 275; I 96
19 mi
·
19 min
·
I 275; I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 17
Toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 94 East: Metro Airport, Detroit
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 94
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Detroit Industrial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 200
Toward Ecorse Road
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto Ecorse Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Ecorse Road
13
Turn right onto Beech-Daly Road
321 ft
·
6 sec
·
Beech-Daly Road
14
Continue on South Beech Daly Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Beech Daly Road
15
Turn left onto Wick Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Wick Road
16
Arrive at destination
Wick Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 32.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 96 East: Detroit
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
8
5.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, 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 163
Toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
8
25.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit
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 17
Toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit
8
25.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 94 East: Metro Airport, Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 94 East: Metro Airport, Detroit
7
32.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward Ecorse Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 200
Toward Ecorse Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.49 one way
$10.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.03 | $12.05 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.75 | $13.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.75 | $15.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.69 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.91 | $2.25 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Morning in Taylor on Tuesday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
1 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
43m 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 highway-focused drive, with 79% of the 35.1 miles on major interstates like I-275 and I-96, as well as the Detroit Industrial Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.6 miles on I-275. This means you'll be in a mode of steady, consistent travel for the majority of the journey. The personality of the road is predominantly that of a functional expressway, designed for efficient transit rather than scenic exploration.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.6 mi on I 275.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 275 and Detroit Industrial Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 35.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Wixom, MI and Taylor, MI, road signs point toward M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo and Detroit.
M 5 North: Detroit
5.9 mi in
|
~8m
Toledo
5.9 mi in
|
~8m
Detroit
25.5 mi in
|
~29m
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 43m. Total distance: 35.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.6 miles on I 275. 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 Taylor, 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 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.5 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 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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