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Trip from Wyandotte, MI to Taylor, MI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

17m

Distance

8.3 mi

13 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 16m ★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Wyandotte, MI

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city in Michigan, United States

Taylor, MI

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Trip Overview

Wyandotte, MI to Taylor, MI is 8.3 miles and takes about 17 minutes via Northline Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region and the state of Michigan, making it a straightforward local hop. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a simple connection between two points without significant travel time. You won't need to worry about extensive planning for this one; it's more about navigating local streets efficiently. Consider it a very manageable drive for any day of the week.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Northline Road 4.5 mi 8m
Telegraph Road 1.9 mi 3m
Ford Avenue 1.6 mi 4m
West Point Street 0.1 mi <1m
Wick Road <0.1 mi <1m
Baske Street <0.1 mi <1m
Biddle Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Northline Road — 4.5 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wyandotte, MI and Taylor, MI.

1

Start on Biddle Avenue

21 ft · 5 sec · Biddle Avenue
2

Turn right onto Ford Avenue

1.6 mi · 4 min · Ford Avenue
3

Continue on Northline Road

4.5 mi · 8 min · Northline Road
4

Turn right onto US 24

1.9 mi · 3 min · Telegraph Road
5

Turn right onto Baske Street

471 ft · 25 sec · Baske Street
6

Turn left onto West Point Street

0.1 mi · 34 sec · West Point Street
7

Turn left onto Wick Road

518 ft · 14 sec · Wick Road
8

Arrive at destination

Wick Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.2 — 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 | Ford Avenue

Turn right onto Ford Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
6.1 mi into trip | ~12m in | US 24 / Telegraph Road

Turn right onto US 24 / Telegraph Road

Navigation decision point

3
8 mi into trip | ~16m in | Baske Street

Turn right onto Baske Street

Navigation decision point

4
8.1 mi into trip | ~16m in | West Point Street

Turn left onto West Point Street

Navigation decision point

5
8.2 mi into trip | ~17m in | Wick Road

Turn left onto Wick Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.30 one way

$2.60 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $1.42 $2.85
premium $4.89 $1.60 $3.19
diesel $5.61 $1.83 $3.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 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 2.5 0 $0.87 $0.40
Efficient EV 2.1 0 $0.73 $0.33
EV Truck/SUV 3.3 0 $1.16 $0.53

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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Wyandotte, MI

Morning in Wyandotte on Tuesday

Local time

8:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Taylor, MI

Morning in Taylor on Tuesday

Local time

8:04 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

18 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

17m 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 entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway share. You'll be navigating local streets for the entire 8.3 miles. The longest continuous stretch without a turn is 4.5 miles on Northline Road. Expect typical suburban traffic patterns, with intersections and traffic lights being the primary elements to manage.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.5 mi on Northline 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 Ford Avenue.

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 17m 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 (Ford Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (US 24 / Telegraph Road): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (Baske Street): Navigation decision point.

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 17m. Total distance: 8.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

17m 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 4.5 miles on Northline 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 (Ford Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (US 24 / Telegraph Road): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (Baske Street): Navigation decision point.

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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