Trip from Wyoming, MI to Highland Park, MI

Drive Time

1h 2m

Distance

48 mi

77 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

Trip Overview

The drive from Wyoming, MI to Highland Park, MI covers 48 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 28th Street Southwest, US 131 South, M 89 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.13 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

24 miles from Wyoming, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 2m drive with frequent turns across 48 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
28th Street Southwest is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
28th Street Southwest Unavailable Refreshing
US 131 South Unavailable Refreshing
M 89 East Unavailable Refreshing
Allegan Street Unavailable Refreshing
East Bridge Street Unavailable Refreshing
Jackson Road Unavailable Refreshing
M 89 Unavailable Refreshing
East Richplain Drive Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: 28th Street Southwest — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Burlingame Avenue Southwest

56 ft · 5 sec · Burlingame Avenue Southwest
2

Turn right onto 28th Street Southwest

1.3 mi · 2 min · 28th Street Southwest
3

Take the ramp slight right toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo

0.3 mi · 43 sec · US 131 South: Kalamazoo
4

Merge slight left

32 mi · 34 min
5

Take the exit slight right toward M 89 East, M 43 East: Plainwell

0.3 mi · 33 sec · M 89 East, M 43 East: Plainwell
6

Continue on Allegan Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Allegan Street
7

Continue on East Bridge Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · East Bridge Street
8

Continue on Jackson Road

4.5 mi · 6 min · Jackson Road
9

Continue on M 89

1.1 mi · 1 min · M 89
10

Continue on East Richplain Drive

3.2 mi · 3 min · East Richplain Drive
11

Continue on East C Avenue

2.8 mi · 7 min · East C Avenue
12

Turn left onto North 35th Street

0.2 mi · 53 sec · North 35th Street
13

Continue on East C Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · East C Avenue
14

Continue on Fraulin Drive

354 ft · 16 sec · Fraulin Drive
15

Arrive at your destination

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 24 miles from Wyoming, MI, or about 31m into the drive.

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 48 miles or 1h 2m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 24 miles or 31m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 53m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Highland Park, 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 48 miles and 1h 2m.

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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 24 mi from Wyoming, MI · 31m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Evanston, IL

24 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

Chicago, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Evanston, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24 miles from Wyoming, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Highland Park, MI

The final approach into Highland Park, 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 Highland Park, 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

$7.13 one way

$14.25 round trip

$3.77/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $8.04 $16.07
premium $4.65 $8.79 $17.59
diesel $5.30 $10.02 $20.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.4 0 $5.04 $2.30
Efficient EV 12 0 $4.20 $1.92
EV Truck/SUV 19.2 0 $6.72 $3.07

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Wyoming, MI

Morning in Wyoming on Saturday

Local time

10:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Highland Park, MI

Morning in Highland Park on Saturday

Local time

10:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

50°F

Evanston, IL

24 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

5 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

1h 2m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Wyoming, MI to Highland Park, MI covers 48 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 28th Street Southwest, US 131 South, M 89 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24 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 $7.13 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.

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