Origin
Iron Mountain, MI
Morning in Iron Mountain on Monday
Local time
6:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Iron Mountain, MI to Wyoming, MI
Drive Time
8h 17m
Distance
438.7 mi
706 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$67
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
45 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 10m
★
6 AM
8h 18m
8 AM
8h 33m
10 AM
8h 23m
12 PM
8h 22m
3 PM
8h 24m
5 PM
8h 32m
8 PM
8h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wyoming, MI
Channel Iskatel
Trip Overview
The drive from Iron Mountain, MI to Wyoming, MI covers 438.7 miles and takes about 8h 17m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on US 131, I 75, West Lakeshore Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 98.1 miles on US 131. At current regular gas prices, budget about $66.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
219.3 miles from Iron Mountain, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 8h 17m highway drive covering 438.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 131 and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 98.1 miles on US 131.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 131 is the longest continuous segment at about 98.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 131 and I 75. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 51.7 miles in near US 2; US 41; M 35 / North Lincoln Road.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 438.7 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: at 51.7 miles (US 2; US 41; M 35 / North Lincoln Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 286.3 miles (US 127): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 325.1 miles (M 66; M 55 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
51.7 mi into trip
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~1h 2m in
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US 2; US 41; M 35 / North Lincoln Road
Turn left onto US 2; US 41; M 35 / North Lincoln Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
286.3 mi into trip
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~5h 28m in
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US 127
Keep slight right at fork onto US 127 toward US 127: Clare, Lansing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 249
Toward US 127: Clare, Lansing
6
325.1 mi into trip
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~6h 14m in
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M 66; M 55 / Main Street
Turn left onto M 66; M 55 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
338.9 mi into trip
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~6h 34m in
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US 131; M 55
Merge onto US 131; M 55
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
437 mi into trip
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~8h 14m in
Take the exit toward M 11: 28th Street, Wyoming
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 81
Toward M 11: 28th Street, Wyoming
Towns Along This Route
Between Iron Mountain, MI and Wyoming, MI, road signs point toward Lansing and M 55 West: Cadillac.
Lansing
286.3 mi in
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~5h 28m
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via US 127
M 55 West: Cadillac
304.6 mi in
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~5h 46m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 131 | 98.1 mi | 1h 39m |
| I 75 | 94.1 mi | 1h 37m |
| West Lakeshore Drive | 88.4 mi | 1h 44m |
| US-2/US-41/M-35 | 46 mi | 55m |
| US 2 | 25.2 mi | 31m |
| Eighth Avenue | 20.4 mi | 23m |
| US 127 | 18.3 mi | 18m |
| East Houghton Lake Road | 17.9 mi | 24m |
Longest stretch:
US 131
— 98.1 mi, about 1h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Iron Mountain, MI and Wyoming, MI.
1
Start on M 95
115 ft
·
6 sec
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East Ludington Street
2
Turn right onto US 2; US 141
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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South Stephenson Avenue
3
Continue on US 2; US 141
5.2 mi
·
5 min
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US-2/US-141
4
Continue on US 2
2.2 mi
·
2 min
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Murray Road
5
Turn straight onto US 2
20 mi
·
23 min
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Eighth Avenue
6
Continue on US 2; US 41
22 mi
·
27 min
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US 2; US 41
7
Turn left onto US 2; US 41; M 35
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Lincoln Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 2; US 41; M 35
46 mi
·
55 min
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US-2/US-41/M-35
9
Continue on US 2
88 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
·
West Lakeshore Drive
10
Continue on US 2
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 2
11
Continue on US 2
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
US-2 West
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
13
Merge onto I 75
94 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
I 75
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 127
18 mi
·
18 min
·
US 127
Exit 249
Toward US 127: Clare, Lansing
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward M 55 West: Cadillac
16
Turn right onto West Lake City Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
West Lake City Road
17
Continue on M 55
18 mi
·
24 min
·
East Houghton Lake Road
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto M 66; M 55
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on M 66; M 55
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Shore
20
Continue on M 66; M 55
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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South Shore Drive
21
Continue on M 66; M 55
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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Lakeshore Drive
22
Continue on M 66; M 55
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Morey Road
23
Turn right onto M 55
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Blue Road
24
Continue on M 55
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Watergate Road
25
Continue on M 55
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East M-55 Highway
26
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
27
Merge onto US 131; M 55
98 mi
·
1 hr 39 min
·
US 131; M 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 81
Toward M 11: 28th Street, Wyoming
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Turn right onto M 11
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
28th Street Southwest
30
Turn left onto Burlingame Avenue Southwest
56 ft
·
1 sec
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Burlingame Avenue Southwest
31
Arrive at destination
Burlingame Avenue Southwest
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 219.3 miles from Iron Mountain, MI, or about 4h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.1 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 97 miles or 1h 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 219.3 miles or 4h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 219.3 miles or 4h 18m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 14m
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 Iron Mountain, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Iron Mountain, MI
Aim for roughly 219 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Wyoming, MI
Aim for roughly 219 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 97 miles from Iron Mountain, MI.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 131 for about 98.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 219.3 mi from Iron Mountain, MI · 4h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
219 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Dafter, MIOvernight Options
Night 1
219 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Dafter, MI after about 219 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 97 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 219.3 miles from Iron Mountain, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 131 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.1 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 219 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Wyoming, MI with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$66.63 one way
$133.27 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
154 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $73.46 | $146.91 |
| premium | $4.80 | $82.82 | $165.64 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $97.46 | $194.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$67
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$197–$307
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 153.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
45 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Meijer - Tesla Supercharger
Gaylord, MI
Tesla
10 DCFC
Meijer - Tesla Supercharger
Big Rapids, MI
Tesla
10 DCFC
Meijer - Tesla Supercharger
Escanaba, MI
Tesla
8 DCFC
Star Line Ferry - Tesla Supercharger
Mackinaw City, MI
Tesla
8 DCFC
Meijer - Tesla Supercharger
Cadillac, MI
Tesla
8 DCFC
Family Fare Supermarket - Tesla Supercharger
Grand Rapids, MI
Tesla
8 DCFC
Mackinaw City, MI
Mackinaw City, MI
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE
6 DCFC
Grayling, MI
Grayling, MI
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE
6 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 19
Tesla: 7
RED_E: 4
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 3
Electrify America: 3
Non-Networked: 3
EV Connect: 2
Blink Network: 1
FCN: 1
CHARGIE: 1
FORD_CHARGE: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 131.6 | 1 | $46.06 | $21.06 |
| Efficient EV | 109.7 | 1 | $38.39 | $17.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 175.5 | 2 | $61.42 | $28.08 |
Gas CO2
153 kg
EV CO2
51 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Wyoming, MI
Morning in Wyoming on Monday
Local time
7:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
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
8h 17m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Iron Mountain, MI to Wyoming, MI covers 438.7 miles and takes about 8h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 131, I 75, West Lakeshore Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 219 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 219.3 miles from Iron Mountain, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $66.63 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 438.7 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: at 51.7 miles (US 2; US 41; M 35 / North Lincoln Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 286.3 miles (US 127): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 325.1 miles (M 66; M 55 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Iron Mountain, MI and Wyoming, MI, road signs point toward Lansing and M 55 West: Cadillac.
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