Origin
Kimball, MI
Morning in Kimball on Monday
Local time
6:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kimball, MI to Wyoming, MI
Drive Time
3h 16m
Distance
175.9 mi
283 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 5m
★
6 AM
3h 17m
8 AM
3h 40m
10 AM
3h 25m
12 PM
3h 23m
3 PM
3h 26m
5 PM
3h 39m
8 PM
3h 10m
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 Kimball, MI to Wyoming, MI covers 175.9 miles and takes about 3h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 69, I 96, 28th Street Southeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 113.5 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.72 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
87.9 miles from Kimball, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 16m highway drive covering 175.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and I 96. The longest continuous stretch is about 113.5 miles on I 69.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 113.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 96. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 175.9 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: at 3.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 110 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 118.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 69 West: Flint
Navigation decision point
Toward I 69 West: Flint
7
110 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
Take the exit toward US 127: Clare, Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 127: Clare, Lansing
5
118.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 8m in
Take the exit toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 81
Toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
6
119.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 81
Toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
7
166.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 59m 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
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Kimball, MI to Wyoming, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Lansing along the way.
Lansing
110 mi in
|
~1h 58m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 113.5 mi | 1h 55m |
| I 96 | 46.5 mi | 49m |
| 28th Street Southeast | 8.6 mi | 15m |
| Wadhams Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Dove Road | 1 mi | 4m |
| Burlingame Avenue Southwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ditty Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 113.5 mi, about 1h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kimball, MI and Wyoming, MI.
1
Start on Ditty Road
42 ft
·
7 sec
·
Ditty Road
2
Turn left onto Dove Road
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Dove Road
3
Turn left onto Wadhams Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Wadhams Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 69 West: Flint
5
Merge onto I 69
106 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
·
I 69
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
Toward US 127: Clare, Lansing
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
9
Merge onto I 69
7.2 mi
·
7 min
·
I 69
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 81
Toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
11
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 81
Toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
12
Merge onto I 96
46 mi
·
49 min
·
I 96
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 43A
Toward M 11 West: 28th Street
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto M 11
8.6 mi
·
15 min
·
28th Street Southeast
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto Burlingame Avenue Southwest
56 ft
·
1 sec
·
Burlingame Avenue Southwest
16
Arrive at destination
Burlingame Avenue Southwest
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 87.9 miles from Kimball, MI, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.5 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 80 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.9 miles or 1h 36m 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 35m
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 Kimball, 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 Kimball, MI
This is one driving day of about 175.9 miles and 3h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kimball, 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 69 for about 113.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 87.9 mi from Kimball, MI · 1h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 87.9 miles from Kimball, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 113.5 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.72 one way
$53.43 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $29.45 | $58.91 |
| premium | $4.80 | $33.21 | $66.41 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $39.08 | $78.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.8 | 0 | $18.47 | $8.44 |
| Efficient EV | 44 | 0 | $15.39 | $7.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.4 | 0 | $24.63 | $11.26 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Destination
Wyoming, MI
Morning in Wyoming on Monday
Local time
6:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 16 mph
90% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 3:33AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued April 13 at 3:28AM EDT until April 13 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
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
14 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
3h 16m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Kimball, MI to Wyoming, MI covers 175.9 miles and takes about 3h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, I 96, 28th Street Southeast. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 87.9 miles from Kimball, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.72 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 14 significant decision points across 175.9 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: at 3.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 110 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 118.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Kimball, MI to Wyoming, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Lansing along the way.
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