Origin
Ludington, MI
Late night in Ludington on Monday
Local time
5:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Ludington, MI to Wyoming, MI
Drive Time
1h 51m
Distance
97.6 mi
157 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 43m
★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ludington, MI
fish socks
Wyoming, MI
Channel Iskatel
Trip Overview
The drive from Ludington, MI to Wyoming, MI covers 97.6 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 31, I 96, Wilson Avenue Southwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.3 miles on US 31. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.82 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
48.8 miles from Ludington, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 51m highway drive covering 97.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 31 and I 96. The longest continuous stretch is about 56.3 miles on US 31.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 31 is the longest continuous segment at about 56.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 31 and I 96. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near US-31 BUS / South Pere Marquette Highway.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 97.6 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.9 miles (US-31 BUS / South Pere Marquette Highway): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (US-31 BUS): Navigation decision point; at 55.2 miles (US 31): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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US-31 BUS / South Pere Marquette Highway
Turn right onto US-31 BUS / South Pere Marquette Highway
Navigation decision point
5
4.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US-31 BUS
Take the ramp onto US-31 BUS toward US 31 South: Muskegon
Navigation decision point
Toward US 31 South: Muskegon
4
55.2 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
US 31
Keep slight left at fork onto US 31
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
61.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward I 96: Grand Rapids, Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 110A
Toward I 96: Grand Rapids, Lansing
8
85.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
|
M 11
Take the exit onto M 11 toward M 11: Walker, Grandville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 24
Toward M 11: Walker, Grandville
Towns Along This Route
Between Ludington, MI and Wyoming, MI, road signs point toward Lansing, M 11: Walker and Grandville.
Lansing
61.5 mi in
|
~1h 7m
M 11: Walker
85.3 mi in
|
~1h 33m
|
via M 11
Grandville
85.3 mi in
|
~1h 33m
|
via M 11
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 31 | 56.3 mi | 57m |
| I 96 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Wilson Avenue Southwest | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Wilson Avenue Northwest | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| South Pere Marquette Highway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| 28th Street Southwest | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| M 11 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| West Ludington Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 31
— 56.3 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ludington, MI and Wyoming, MI.
1
Start on the route
69 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto West Ludington Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ludington Avenue
3
Continue on East Ludington Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Ludington Avenue
4
Continue on West US Highway 10
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West US Highway 10
5
Turn right onto South Pere Marquette Highway
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
South Pere Marquette Highway
6
Take the ramp right toward US 31 South: Muskegon
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 31 South: Muskegon
7
Merge slight left
50 mi
·
51 min
8
Keep slight left
6.3 mi
·
6 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 96: Grand Rapids, Lansing
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 96: Grand Rapids, Lansing
10
Merge slight left
24 mi
·
25 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward M 11: Walker, Grandville
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
M 11: Walker, Grandville
12
Continue on Remembrance Road Northwest
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
Remembrance Road Northwest
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wilson Avenue Northwest
10 ft
·
Wilson Avenue Northwest
14
Exit the roundabout onto Wilson Avenue Northwest
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Wilson Avenue Northwest
15
Continue on Wilson Avenue Southwest
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Wilson Avenue Southwest
16
Continue on 28th Street Southwest
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
28th Street Southwest
17
Turn right onto Burlingame Avenue Southwest
56 ft
·
1 sec
·
Burlingame Avenue Southwest
18
Arrive at your destination
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.8 miles from Ludington, MI, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.3 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 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.8 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 27m
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 Ludington, 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 Ludington, MI
This is one driving day of about 97.6 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ludington, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 31 for about 56.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.8 mi from Ludington, MI · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 48.8 miles from Ludington, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Wyoming, MI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.82 one way
$29.65 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $16.34 | $32.68 |
| premium | $4.80 | $18.42 | $36.85 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.68 | $43.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.3 | 0 | $10.25 | $4.68 |
| Efficient EV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.54 | $3.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39 | 0 | $13.66 | $6.25 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Destination
Wyoming, MI
Late night in Wyoming on Monday
Local time
5:08 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.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
1h 51m 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 Ludington, MI to Wyoming, MI covers 97.6 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 31, I 96, Wilson Avenue Southwest. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.8 miles from Ludington, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.82 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 97.6 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.9 miles (US-31 BUS / South Pere Marquette Highway): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (US-31 BUS): Navigation decision point; at 55.2 miles (US 31): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Ludington, MI and Wyoming, MI, road signs point toward Lansing, M 11: Walker and Grandville.
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