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Trip from Wyoming, MI to Clawson, MI

Drive Time

2h 56m

Distance

148.6 mi

239 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 45m ★
6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 19m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 2m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 18m
8 PM
2h 50m

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

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Downtown Wyoming, MI, MI

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Downtown Clawson, MI, MI

Clawson, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Wyoming, MI to Clawson, MI covers 148.6 miles and takes about 2h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 96, Walter P Reuther Freeway, 28th Street Southwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 119.9 miles on I 96. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.57 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

74.3 miles from Wyoming, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 56m highway drive covering 148.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 96 and Walter P Reuther Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 119.9 miles on I 96.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 96 is the longest continuous segment at about 119.9 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,026 ft 645 ft

Total Climb

509 ft

Total Descent

487 ft

Highest Point

1,026 ft

~105.3 mi in

Elevation Range

381 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and Walter P Reuther Freeway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 62 miles in near I 96.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 148.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 62 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 138.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 139.5 miles (West 12 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
62 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in | I 96

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96 toward I 96 East: Detroit

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 96 East: Detroit
7
138.2 mi into trip | ~2h 35m in

Take the exit toward US 24 North: Telegraph Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 18A Toward US 24 North: Telegraph Road
6
139.5 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in | West 12 Mile Road

Turn right onto West 12 Mile Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
142.6 mi into trip | ~2h 44m in | Southfield Road

Turn left onto Southfield Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
144.6 mi into trip | ~2h 47m in | West 14 Mile Road

Turn right onto West 14 Mile Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Wyoming, MI to Clawson, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 5 East: Port Huron along the way.

M 5 East: Port Huron

128.8 mi in | ~2h 24m | via I 696

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 96 119.9 mi 2h 8m
Walter P Reuther Freeway 8.9 mi 10m
28th Street Southwest 8.5 mi 15m
West 14 Mile Road 4 mi 8m
West 12 Mile Road 3.2 mi 5m
Southfield Road 2 mi 3m
Telegraph Road 0.9 mi 1m
John C Lodge Freeway 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 96 — 119.9 mi, about 2h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wyoming, MI and Clawson, MI.

1

Start on Burlingame Avenue Southwest

56 ft · 5 sec · Burlingame Avenue Southwest
2

Turn right onto M 11

8.5 mi · 15 min · 28th Street Southwest
3

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 59 sec
Toward I 96 East: Lansing
4

Merge onto I 96

53 mi · 56 min · I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96

67 mi · 1 hr 11 min · I 96
Toward I 96 East: Detroit Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Continue on I 696

8.9 mi · 10 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
Toward I 696 East, M 5 East: Port Huron Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto M 10

0.4 mi · 26 sec · John C Lodge Freeway
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 56 sec
Exit 18A Toward US 24 North: Telegraph Road Use the slight right lane.
9

Continue on US 24

0.9 mi · 1 min · Telegraph Road
10

Turn right onto West 12 Mile Road

3.2 mi · 5 min · West 12 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
11

Turn left onto Southfield Road

2.0 mi · 3 min · Southfield Road
Use the left lane.
12

Turn right onto West 14 Mile Road

4.0 mi · 8 min · West 14 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
13

Turn right onto South Main Street

33 ft · 1 sec · South Main Street
Use the right lane.
14

Arrive at destination

South Main 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 74.3 miles from Wyoming, MI, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 119.9 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 74.3 miles or 1h 26m 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 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clawson, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Wyoming, 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 Wyoming, MI

This is one driving day of about 148.6 miles and 2h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 I 96 for about 119.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 74.3 mi from Wyoming, MI · 1h 26m into the drive

Downtown Michigan Center, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Michigan Center, MI

74 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

Michigan Center, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Michigan Center, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 74.3 miles from Wyoming, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 96 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 119.9 miles.

Arriving in Clawson, MI

The final approach into Clawson, 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 Clawson, 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

$22.57 one way

$45.14 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $24.88 $49.76
premium $4.80 $28.05 $56.11
diesel $5.64 $33.01 $66.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 52 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 44.6 0 $15.60 $7.13
Efficient EV 37.2 0 $13.00 $5.94
EV Truck/SUV 59.4 0 $20.80 $9.51

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Wyoming, MI

Evening in Wyoming on Sunday

Local time

6:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Rain Showers Likely

SE 6 to 10 mph 74% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 11 at 3:54PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 11 at 1:39PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Destination

Clawson, MI

Evening in Clawson on Sunday

Local time

6:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°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

28 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

2h 56m 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 Wyoming, MI to Clawson, MI covers 148.6 miles and takes about 2h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 96, Walter P Reuther Freeway, 28th Street 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 74.3 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 $22.57 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 148.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 62 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 138.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 139.5 miles (West 12 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Wyoming, MI to Clawson, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 5 East: Port Huron along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 645 ft to 1,026 ft elevation with about 509 ft of total climbing.

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