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Trip from Bedford, MI to Wyoming, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 15m

Distance

54.3 mi

87 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 10m ★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m

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

county town of Bedfordshire, England

Bedford, MI

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city in Kent County, Michigan, United States

Wyoming, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bedford, MI to Wyoming, MI covers 54.3 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on State Highway 37, US 131, North M-37 Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.1 miles on State Highway 37. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.49 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 54.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The drive from Bedford, MI to Wyoming, MI covers 54.3 miles and takes about 1h 15m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 37 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near M 37 / State Highway 37.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 54.3 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (M 37 / State Highway 37): Navigation decision point; at 18.3 miles (M 37 / East Green Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles (Heath Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | M 37 / State Highway 37

Turn right onto M 37 / State Highway 37

Navigation decision point

6
18.3 mi into trip | ~25m in | M 37 / East Green Street

Turn left onto M 37 / East Green Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
20.3 mi into trip | ~29m in | Heath Road

Turn right onto Heath Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
34.9 mi into trip | ~50m in | 108th Street Southeast

Turn left onto 108th Street Southeast

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
52.6 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in

Take the exit toward M 11: Wyoming

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 81 Toward M 11: Wyoming

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 37 19.1 mi 26m
US 131 8.7 mi 9m
North M-37 Highway 6.3 mi 8m
108th Street Southeast 5.5 mi 7m
North State Highway 37 4.1 mi 5m
100th Street Southeast 2.2 mi 3m
28th Street Southwest 1.5 mi 2m
Heath Road 1.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: State Highway 37 — 19.1 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bedford, MI and Wyoming, MI.

1

Start on Hutchinson Road

32 ft · 4 sec · Hutchinson Road
2

Turn right onto M 37

17 mi · 23 min · State Highway 37
3

Continue on M 37

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Hanover Street
4

Turn left onto M 37

0.4 mi · 55 sec · East Green Street
Use the left lane.
5

Turn right onto M 37

0.2 mi · 36 sec · South Broadway Street
6

Turn left onto M 37; M 43

0.9 mi · 1 min · West State Street
7

Continue on M 37; M 43

0.6 mi · 51 sec · West State Highway 43
8

Turn right onto Heath Road

1.3 mi · 1 min · Heath Road
Use the right lane.
9

Turn right onto M 37

1.8 mi · 2 min · State Highway 37
10

Continue on M 37

6.3 mi · 8 min · North M-37 Highway
11

Continue on M 37

0.2 mi · 15 sec · South Broadway Street
12

Continue on M 37

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Broadway Street
13

Continue on M 37

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Arlington Street
14

Continue on M 37

4.1 mi · 5 min · North State Highway 37
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Turn left onto 108th Street Southeast

5.5 mi · 7 min · 108th Street Southeast
Use the left lane.
16

Turn right onto Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast

1.2 mi · 1 min · Kalamazoo Avenue Southeast
17

Turn left onto 100th Street Southeast

2.2 mi · 3 min · 100th Street Southeast
18

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward US 131 North: Grand Rapids
19

Merge onto US 131

8.7 mi · 9 min · US 131
20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 81 Toward M 11: Wyoming Use the slight right lane.
21

Turn left onto M 11

1.5 mi · 2 min · 28th Street Southwest
22

Turn left onto Burlingame Avenue Southwest

56 ft · 1 sec · Burlingame Avenue Southwest
23

Arrive at destination

Burlingame Avenue Southwest

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 27.2 mi from Bedford, MI · 39m into the drive

Downtown Middleville, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middleville, MI

27 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Cedar Creek, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Middleville, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.2 miles from Bedford, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Wyoming, MI

The final approach into Wyoming, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.49 one way

$16.98 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $9.32 $18.64
premium $4.89 $10.45 $20.90
diesel $5.61 $11.99 $23.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.3 0 $5.70 $2.61
Efficient EV 13.6 0 $4.75 $2.17
EV Truck/SUV 21.7 0 $7.60 $3.48

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Bedford, MI

Afternoon in Bedford on Friday

Local time

4:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wyoming, MI

Afternoon in Wyoming on Friday

Local time

4:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 15m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bedford, MI to Wyoming, MI covers 54.3 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are State Highway 37, US 131, North M-37 Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 27.2 miles from Bedford, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.49 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.3 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (M 37 / State Highway 37): Navigation decision point; at 18.3 miles (M 37 / East Green Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles (Heath Road): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Bedford, MI to Wyoming, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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