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Trip from Farmington, MI to Wyoming, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 33m

Distance

134.1 mi

216 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 23m ★
6 AM
2h 33m
8 AM
2h 54m
10 AM
2h 40m
12 PM
2h 38m
3 PM
2h 41m
5 PM
2h 53m
8 PM
2h 27m

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

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Downtown Farmington, MI, MI

Farmington, MI

Sarah-Claude Lévesque St-Louis

city in Kent County, Michigan, United States

Wyoming, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Farmington, MI to Wyoming, MI covers 134.1 miles and takes about 2h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 96, 28th Street Southeast, Grand River Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 120.8 miles on I 96. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.97 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

67.1 miles from Farmington, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 33m. Total distance: 134.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 33m highway drive covering 134.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 96 and 28th Street Southeast. The longest continuous stretch is about 120.8 miles on I 96.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 96 is the longest continuous segment at about 120.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and 28th Street Southeast. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Grand River Avenue.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 134.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Grand River Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Grand River Avenue

Turn left onto Grand River Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
2.7 mi into trip | ~5m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 96 West, I 96 East, I 275 South: Lansing, Toledo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 96 West, I 96 East, I 275 South: Lansi...
5
3.3 mi into trip | ~5m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 96 West: Lansing

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 96 West: Lansing
6
22.3 mi into trip | ~26m in | I 96

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
125.2 mi into trip | ~2h 16m in

Take the exit toward M 11 West: 28th Street

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 43A Toward M 11 West: 28th Street

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 96 120.8 mi 2h 9m
28th Street Southeast 8.6 mi 15m
Grand River Avenue 2.1 mi 4m
M 5 0.3 mi <1m
Farmington Road <0.1 mi <1m
Burlingame Avenue Southwest <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 96 — 120.8 mi, about 2h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Farmington Road

160 ft · 8 sec · Farmington Road
2

Turn left onto Grand River Avenue

2.1 mi · 4 min · Grand River Avenue
Use the left lane.
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward M 5 West
4

Merge onto M 5

0.3 mi · 18 sec · M 5
5

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 35 sec
Toward I 96 West, I 96 East, I 275 South: Lansing, Toledo Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork

1.1 mi · 1 min
Toward I 96 West: Lansing
7

Merge onto I 96

18 mi · 19 min · I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96

55 mi · 58 min · I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96

48 mi · 51 min · I 96
Toward I 96 West: Grand Rapids
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 43A Toward M 11 West: 28th Street Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn straight onto M 11

8.6 mi · 15 min · 28th Street Southeast
Use the right lane.
12

Turn left onto Burlingame Avenue Southwest

56 ft · 1 sec · Burlingame Avenue Southwest
13

Arrive at destination

Burlingame Avenue Southwest

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.1 miles from Farmington, MI, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 120.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 30 miles or 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 67.1 miles or 1h 14m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wyoming, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Farmington, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Farmington, MI

This is one driving day of about 134.1 miles and 2h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Farmington, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 96 for about 120.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 67.1 mi from Farmington, MI · 1h 14m into the drive

Downtown Grand Ledge, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Grand Ledge, MI

67 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

Howell, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lansing, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67.1 miles from Farmington, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 96 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 120.8 miles.

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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Wyoming, MI.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Anastasia and Katie's Coffee Shop & Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Livonia, Michigan

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12489578019

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Apothecary Espresso and Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Farmington, Michigan

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Hours: 7:30 am–10 pm

Visit website

Ground Control Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Farmington, Michigan

0 mi

Taste Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mason, Michigan

0.9 mi

Anastasia and Katie's Coffee Shop & Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Livonia, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12489578019

Visit website

That Early Bird

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 134.1

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16162588350

Visit website

Apothecary Espresso and Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Farmington, Michigan

Hours: 7:30 am–10 pm

Visit website

Ground Control Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $1 to $10

Farmington, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+12489872013

Visit website

Taste Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 57.5

Mason, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15172200447

Visit website

517 Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 67.1

Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15175745573

Visit website

Coffee Beanery Brighton

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv mile 19.2

Brighton, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+18102272233

Visit website

Good Deeds Coffee Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 38.3

Fowlerville, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15172199046

Visit website

Schuil Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 124.5

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+16169566815

Visit website

Brighton Coffee House and Theater

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 19.2

Brighton, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–6:30 pm

Visit website

Painting with a Twist

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Farmington, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12484767928

Visit website

Grand Rapids Escape Room

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 124.5

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 4–8 pm

+16164019441

Visit website

Harris Nature Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 57.5

Okemos, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+15173493866

Visit website

Camelot Park

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 124.5

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+16164563232

Visit website

Frog Hollow

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 134.1

Wyoming, Michigan

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16165303164

Visit website

Fish Ladder Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 134.1

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+16164563696

Visit website

Fitzgerald Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 76.6

Grand Ledge, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+15176277351

Visit website

Maybury Farm

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 9.6

Northville, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–2 pm

+12483740200

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.97 one way

$41.93 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $23.02 $46.04
premium $4.89 $25.81 $51.61
diesel $5.61 $29.61 $59.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40.2 0 $14.08 $6.44
Efficient EV 33.5 0 $11.73 $5.36
EV Truck/SUV 53.6 0 $18.77 $8.58

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (66% 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

Farmington, MI

Late night in Farmington on Saturday

Local time

2:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wyoming, MI

Late night in Wyoming on Saturday

Local time

2:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

21 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

2h 33m 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 Farmington, MI to Wyoming, MI covers 134.1 miles and takes about 2h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 96, 28th Street Southeast, Grand River Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 67.1 miles from Farmington, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.97 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 134.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Grand River Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

The route from Farmington, 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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