Origin
Wyoming, MI
Evening in Wyoming on Wednesday
Local time
5:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wyoming, MI to Carrollton, MI
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 40m
Distance
121.3 mi
195 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 30m
★
6 AM
2h 40m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wyoming, MI
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Carrollton, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wyoming, MI to Carrollton, MI covers 121.3 miles and takes about 2h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 131, Howard City Edmore Road, Gratiot Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.9 miles on US 131. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.96 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
60.7 miles from Wyoming, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Wyoming, MI to Carrollton, MI covers 121.3 miles and takes about 2h 40m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 32 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 36.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Burton Street Southwest.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 40m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Burton Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (US 131): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Burton Street Southwest
Turn right onto Burton Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward US 131 North: Grand Rapids
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 131 North: Grand Rapids
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 131
Merge onto US 131
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
39.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
M 46
Take the exit onto M 46 toward M 46
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward M 46
5
121.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 40m in
|
Jackson Street
Turn right onto Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Wyoming, MI to Carrollton, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 46 along the way.
M 46
39.4 mi in
|
~43m
|
via M 46
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 131 | 36.9 mi | 38m |
| Howard City Edmore Road | 21 mi | 29m |
| Gratiot Road | 16.7 mi | 19m |
| West Monroe Road | 11 mi | 15m |
| East Monroe Road | 10.4 mi | 14m |
| Howard City Edmore Road Northeast | 9.1 mi | 12m |
| West Saginaw Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| South Michigan Avenue | 2.1 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
US 131
— 36.9 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wyoming, MI and Carrollton, MI.
1
Start on Burlingame Avenue Southwest
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Burlingame Avenue Southwest
2
Turn right onto Burton Street Southwest
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Burton Street Southwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward US 131 North: Grand Rapids
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto US 131
37 mi
·
38 min
·
US 131
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto M 46
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
M 46
Toward M 46
6
Turn right onto M 46
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Edgar Road
7
Continue on M 46
21 mi
·
29 min
·
Howard City Edmore Road
8
Continue on M 46
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Howard City-Edmore Road
9
Continue on M 46
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
10
Continue on M 46
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Howard City Edmore Road Northeast
11
Continue on M 46
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
Northwest Monroe Road
12
Continue on M 46
11 mi
·
15 min
·
West Monroe Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 127 BUS; M 46
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Washington Avenue
14
Continue on M 46
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Washington Street
15
Continue on M 46
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
East Monroe Road
16
Continue on M 46
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Saginaw Street
17
Continue on M 46
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
East Monroe Road
18
Continue on M 46
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Gratiot Road
19
Continue on M 46
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Saginaw Street
20
Continue on M 46
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Saginaw Street
21
Continue on M 46
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Gratiot Road
22
Continue on M 46
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
North Saginaw Street
23
Continue on M 46
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Saginaw Street
24
Continue on M 46
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Gratiot Road
25
Continue on M 46
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Gratiot Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Turn left onto South Michigan Avenue
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South Michigan Avenue
27
Continue on North Michigan Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Michigan Avenue
28
Turn right onto Weiss Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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Weiss Street
29
At end of road, turn left onto Carrollton Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Carrollton Road
30
Turn left onto Mapleridge Road
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Mapleridge Road
31
Turn right onto Jackson Street
196 ft
·
8 sec
·
Jackson Street
32
Arrive at destination
Jackson Street
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60.7 miles from Wyoming, MI, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.9 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 27 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.7 miles or 1h 13m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carrollton, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Wyoming, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Wyoming, MI
This is one driving day of about 121.3 miles and 2h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Wyoming, 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 US 131 for about 36.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60.7 mi from Wyoming, MI · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60.7 miles from Wyoming, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Carrollton, MI
The final approach into Carrollton, 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 Carrollton, 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
$18.96 one way
$37.93 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.82 | $41.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $23.34 | $46.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.78 | $53.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.4 | 0 | $12.74 | $5.82 |
| Efficient EV | 30.3 | 0 | $10.61 | $4.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.5 | 0 | $16.98 | $7.76 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% 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
Carrollton, MI
Evening in Carrollton on Wednesday
Local time
5:54 PM
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.
Temperature spread
2 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
2h 40m 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 Wyoming, MI to Carrollton, MI covers 121.3 miles and takes about 2h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 131, Howard City Edmore Road, Gratiot Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.7 miles from Wyoming, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.96 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.
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 straightforward 2h 40m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Burton Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (US 131): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Wyoming, MI to Carrollton, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 46 along the way.
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