The drive from Wyoming, MI to Eastpointe, MI covers 159.1 miles and takes about 3h 9m 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 $24.87 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
79.5 miles from Wyoming, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 32m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 9m. Total distance: 159.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 9m highway drive covering 159.1 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 23 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.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and Walter P Reuther Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 62 miles in near I 96.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 159.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 140.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 147.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 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
8
140.3 mi into trip|~2h 37m in
Take the exit toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road
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 15
Toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road
6
147.5 mi into trip|~2h 52m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
156.6 mi into trip|~3h 4m in
Take the exit toward M 3: Gratiot Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 27
Toward M 3: Gratiot Avenue
6
157.1 mi into trip|~3h 5m in|M 3 / Gratiot Avenue
Turn right onto M 3 / Gratiot Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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 Eastpointe, 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
15.9 mi
17m
28th Street Southwest
8.5 mi
15m
West 10 Mile Road
6.7 mi
13m
John C Lodge Freeway
2.5 mi
2m
Gratiot Avenue
2 mi
4m
East Heights Drive
1.4 mi
2m
Northwestern Highway
0.2 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 Eastpointe, 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: DetroitUse 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 HuronUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto M 10
2.5 mi·2 min·John C Lodge Freeway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 15Toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen RoadUse the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto Northwestern Highway
0.2 mi·27 sec·Northwestern Highway
10
Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road
6.6 mi·13 min·West 10 Mile Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on South Chrysler Drive
0.2 mi·22 sec·South Chrysler Drive
12
Turn left
297 ft·16 sec
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto North Chrysler Drive
0.1 mi·13 sec·North Chrysler Drive
14
Keep slight right at fork onto West 10 Mile Road
499 ft·10 sec·West 10 Mile Road
15
Continue on East Heights Drive
1.4 mi·2 min·East Heights Drive
16
Continue on Walter P Reuther Drive
0.2 mi·22 sec·Walter P Reuther Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 696 East
18
Merge onto I 696
7.0 mi·7 min·Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 27Toward M 3: Gratiot AvenueUse the slight right lane.
20
Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road
0.1 mi·18 sec·East 11 Mile Road
21
Turn right onto M 3
2.0 mi·3 min·Gratiot Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on M 3
256 ft·15 sec·Gratiot Avenue
Use the left lane.
23
Arrive at destination
M 3
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 79.5 miles from Wyoming, MI, or about 1h 32m 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 35 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.5 miles or 1h 32m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eastpointe, 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 159.1 miles and 3h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 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 79.5 mi from Wyoming, MI
· 1h 32m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.87 one way
$49.75 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg56 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$27.31
$54.62
premium
$4.89
$30.62
$61.23
diesel
$5.61
$35.13
$70.25
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
47.7
0
$16.71
$7.64
Efficient EV
39.8
0
$13.92
$6.36
EV Truck/SUV
63.6
0
$22.27
$10.18
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% 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
Wyoming, MI
Afternoon
in Wyoming on Friday
Local time
4:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Eastpointe, MI
Afternoon
in Eastpointe on Friday
Local time
4:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Dexter, MI
80 mi in
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 9m 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 Eastpointe, MI covers 159.1 miles and takes about 3h 9m 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 79.5 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 $24.87 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 159.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 62 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 140.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 147.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Wyoming, MI to Eastpointe, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 5 East: Port Huron along the way.
