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Trip from Wallace, MI to Wilson, MI

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

Drive Time

41m

Distance

30.7 mi

49 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 38m ★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m

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

Downtown Wallace, MI, MI

Wallace, MI

fish socks

Downtown Wilson, MI, MI

Wilson, MI

fish socks

Trip Overview

The drive from Wallace, MI to Wilson, MI covers 30.7 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 41, Vincent Lane, Old US 2/41 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.6 miles on US 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.80 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 30.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (100%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 41m highway drive covering 30.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 41 and Vincent Lane. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.6 miles on US 41.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 41 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 41 and Vincent Lane. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near County Road 342.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Wallace, MI to Wilson, MI is easy. At 41m with 100% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (County Road 342): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 41): Navigation decision point; at 30.6 miles (Vincent Lane): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 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 | County Road 342

Turn right onto County Road 342

Navigation decision point

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 41

Turn right onto US 41

Navigation decision point

3
30.6 mi into trip | ~41m in | Vincent Lane

Turn left onto Vincent Lane

Navigation decision point

4
30.7 mi into trip | ~41m in | Old US 2/41

Turn right onto Old US 2/41

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 41 30.6 mi 40m
Vincent Lane <0.1 mi <1m
Old US 2/41 <0.1 mi <1m
County Road 342 <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 41 — 30.6 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wallace, MI and Wilson, MI.

1

Start on this road

74 ft · 9 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto County Road 342

114 ft · 3 sec · County Road 342
3

Turn right onto US 41

31 mi · 40 min · US 41
4

Turn left onto Vincent Lane

252 ft · 12 sec · Vincent Lane
5

Turn right onto Old US 2/41

151 ft · 6 sec · Old US 2/41
6

Arrive at destination

Old US 2/41

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.80 one way

$9.60 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $5.27 $10.54
premium $4.89 $5.91 $11.82
diesel $5.61 $6.78 $13.56

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.2 0 $3.22 $1.47
Efficient EV 7.7 0 $2.69 $1.23
EV Truck/SUV 12.3 0 $4.30 $1.96

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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

Wallace, MI

Night in Wallace on Friday

Local time

9:12 PM

CDT

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wilson, MI

Night in Wilson on Friday

Local time

9:12 PM

CDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1 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

41m 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 Wallace, MI to Wilson, MI covers 30.7 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 41, Vincent Lane, Old US 2/41. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 15.3 miles from Wallace, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.80 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.

The drive from Wallace, MI to Wilson, MI is easy. At 41m with 100% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (County Road 342): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 41): Navigation decision point; at 30.6 miles (Vincent Lane): Navigation decision point.

The route from Wallace, MI to Wilson, 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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