Trip from Wyoming, MI to Grand Haven, MI

Drive Time

48m

Distance

34.9 mi

56 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min

4 AM

0h 44m ★

6 AM

0h 48m

8 AM

0h 56m

10 AM

0h 51m

12 PM

0h 50m

3 PM

0h 51m

5 PM

0h 56m

8 PM

0h 46m

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

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Wyoming, MI

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Grand Haven, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Wyoming, MI to Grand Haven, MI covers 34.9 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 96, Cleveland Street, Wilson Avenue Southwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.2 miles on I 96. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.30 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

17.4 miles from Wyoming, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Wyoming, MI to Grand Haven, MI covers 34.9 miles and takes about 48m, 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 18 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 14.2 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

753 ft 602 ft

Total Climb

254 ft

Total Descent

296 ft

Highest Point

753 ft

~8.7 mi in

Elevation Range

151 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 9.8 miles in near M 11 / Remembrance Road Northwest.

Route Complexity 6/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 34.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 9.8 miles (M 11 / Remembrance Road Northwest): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

9.8 mi into trip | ~14m in | M 11 / Remembrance Road Northwest

Enter roundabout onto M 11 / Remembrance Road Northwest

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

26.4 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the exit toward M 104, M 231: Spring Lake, Grand Haven

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 9 Toward M 104, M 231: Spring Lake, Grand Haven

33.4 mi into trip | ~44m in

Take the exit toward US 31 South: Grand Haven

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward US 31 South: Grand Haven

34.5 mi into trip | ~46m in | North 5th Street

Turn left onto North 5th Street

Navigation decision point

34.8 mi into trip | ~47m in | Washington Avenue

Turn right onto Washington Avenue

Navigation decision point

Towns Along This Route

Between Wyoming, MI and Grand Haven, MI, road signs point toward M 104 and M 231: Spring Lake.

M 104

26.4 mi in | ~33m

M 231: Spring Lake

26.4 mi in | ~33m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 96	14.2 mi	15m
Cleveland Street	4.8 mi	6m
Wilson Avenue Southwest	3.8 mi	5m
Wilson Avenue Northwest	3.1 mi	4m
28th Street Southwest	2.9 mi	4m
East Savidge Street	2 mi	4m
Ironwood Drive Northwest	1.3 mi	1m
Remembrance Road Northwest	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 96 — 14.2 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Burlingame Avenue Southwest

56 ft · 8 sec · Burlingame Avenue Southwest

Turn left onto M 11

2.9 mi · 4 min · 28th Street Southwest

Continue on M 11

3.8 mi · 5 min · Wilson Avenue Southwest

Use the straight lane.

Continue on M 11

3.1 mi · 4 min · Wilson Avenue Northwest

Use the straight lane.

Enter roundabout onto M 11

279 ft · 5 sec · Remembrance Road Northwest

Continue on M 11

0.7 mi · 54 sec · Remembrance Road Northwest

Continue on M 11

1.3 mi · 1 min · Ironwood Drive Northwest

Take the ramp onto M 11

0.4 mi · 49 sec · M 11

Toward I 96 West: Muskegon

Merge onto I 96

14 mi · 15 min · I 96

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 22 sec

Exit 9 Toward M 104, M 231: Spring Lake, Grand Haven Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Continue on M 104

4.8 mi · 6 min · Cleveland Street

Continue on M 104

2.0 mi · 4 min · East Savidge Street

Use the right lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward US 31 South: Grand Haven

Merge onto US 31

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Beacon Boulevard

Turn right onto Jackson Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Jackson Street

Turn left onto North 5th Street

0.3 mi · 59 sec · North 5th Street

Turn right onto Washington Avenue

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Washington Avenue

Arrive at destination

Washington Avenue

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 17.4 miles from Wyoming, MI, or about 23m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.2 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 34.9 miles or 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 17.4 miles or 23m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grand Haven, 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 34.9 miles and 48m.

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.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on I 96 for about 14.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.4 mi from Wyoming, MI · 23m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Evanston, IL

17 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

Waukegan, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Evanston, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Wyoming, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Grand Haven, MI

The final approach into Grand Haven, 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 Grand Haven, 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

$5.30 one way

$10.60 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$5.84	$11.69
premium	$4.80	$6.59	$13.18
diesel	$5.64	$7.75	$15.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	10.5	$3.66	$1.68
Efficient EV	8.7	$3.05	$1.40
EV Truck/SUV	14	$4.89	$2.23

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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

7:56 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

Grand Haven, MI

Evening in Grand Haven on Sunday

Local time

7:56 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

48m 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 Grand Haven, MI covers 34.9 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 96, Cleveland Street, Wilson Avenue Southwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 17.4 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 $5.30 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.

Between Wyoming, MI and Grand Haven, MI, road signs point toward M 104 and M 231: Spring Lake.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 602 ft to 753 ft elevation with about 254 ft of total climbing.

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