Origin
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Morning in Sault Ste. Marie on Friday
Local time
11:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sault Ste. Marie, 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
4h 36m
Distance
310.3 mi
499 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 23m
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6 AM
4h 37m
8 AM
5h 4m
10 AM
4h 46m
12 PM
4h 44m
3 PM
4h 48m
5 PM
5h 2m
8 PM
4h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
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Wyoming, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Wyoming, MI covers 310.3 miles and takes about 4h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bingham Avenue, East Easterday Avenue, US 127 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
155.2 miles from Sault Ste. Marie, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 36m. Total distance: 310.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 36m drive with frequent turns across 310.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bingham Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 36m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Wyoming, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bingham Avenue | — | — |
| East Easterday Avenue | — | — |
| US 127 | — | — |
| M 55 West | — | — |
| West Lake City Road | — | — |
| East Houghton Lake Road | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Lake Shore | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Bingham Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sault Ste. Marie, MI and Wyoming, MI.
1
Start on Dawson Street
289 ft
·
18 sec
·
Dawson Street
2
Turn left onto Bingham Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bingham Avenue
3
Turn right onto East Easterday Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Easterday Avenue
4
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
5
Merge slight left
144 mi
·
2 hr 27 min
6
Keep slight right to continue on US 127: Clare, Lansing
18 mi
·
18 min
·
US 127: Clare, Lansing
7
Take the exit slight right toward M 55 West: Cadillac
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
M 55 West: Cadillac
8
Turn right onto West Lake City Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
West Lake City Road
9
Continue on East Houghton Lake Road
18 mi
·
24 min
·
East Houghton Lake Road
10
Turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Main Street
11
Continue on Lake Shore
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Shore
12
Continue on South Shore Drive
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
South Shore Drive
13
Continue on Lakeshore Drive
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Lakeshore Drive
14
Continue on South Morey Road
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Morey Road
15
Turn right onto West Blue Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Blue Road
16
Continue on Watergate Road
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Watergate Road
17
Continue on East M-55 Highway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East M-55 Highway
18
Take the ramp left
0.6 mi
·
1 min
19
Merge slight left
98 mi
·
1 hr 39 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward M 11: 28th Street, Wyoming
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
M 11: 28th Street, Wyoming
21
Turn right onto 28th Street Southwest
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
28th Street Southwest
22
Turn left onto Burlingame Avenue Southwest
56 ft
·
1 sec
·
Burlingame Avenue Southwest
23
Arrive at your destination
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 155.2 miles from Sault Ste. Marie, MI, or about 2h 18m into the drive.
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 68 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 155.2 miles or 2h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 47m
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 Sault Ste. Marie, 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 Sault Ste. Marie, MI
This is one driving day of about 310.3 miles and 4h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 miles from Sault Ste. Marie, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 155.2 mi from Sault Ste. Marie, MI · 2h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
155 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 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 155.2 miles from Sault Ste. Marie, 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
$48.51 one way
$97.02 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
109 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $53.26 | $106.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $59.71 | $119.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $68.51 | $137.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 108.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 93.1 | 1 | $32.58 | $14.89 |
| Efficient EV | 77.6 | 0 | $27.15 | $12.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 124.1 | 1 | $43.44 | $19.86 |
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
36 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 Friday
Local time
11:03 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
12 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
4h 36m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Wyoming, MI covers 310.3 miles and takes about 4h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bingham Avenue, East Easterday Avenue, US 127. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 155.2 miles from Sault Ste. Marie, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.51 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 36m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Wyoming, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sault Ste. Marie, 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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