Origin
Wyoming, MI
Late night in Wyoming on Friday
Local time
12:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wyoming, MI to Kimball, MI
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
3h 14m
Distance
175.2 mi
282 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 3m
★
6 AM
3h 15m
8 AM
3h 39m
10 AM
3h 23m
12 PM
3h 21m
3 PM
3h 24m
5 PM
3h 37m
8 PM
3h 8m
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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Kimball, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wyoming, MI to Kimball, MI covers 175.2 miles and takes about 3h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 69, I 96, 28th Street Southwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 115 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.39 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
87.6 miles from Wyoming, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 14m. Total distance: 175.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 14m highway drive covering 175.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and I 96. The longest continuous stretch is about 115 miles on I 69.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 115 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 96. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near M 11 / 28th Street Southwest.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 14m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (M 11 / 28th Street Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (I 96): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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M 11 / 28th Street Southwest
Turn right onto M 11 / 28th Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
5
8.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
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I 96
Merge onto I 96
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
54.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward I 69 East: Flint
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 89
Toward I 69 East: Flint
5
56.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
I 69
Merge onto I 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
171.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 5m in
Take the exit toward Wadhams Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 196
Toward Wadhams Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 115 mi | 1h 57m |
| I 96 | 45.3 mi | 48m |
| 28th Street Southwest | 8.5 mi | 15m |
| Wadhams Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Dove Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| Burlingame Avenue Southwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ditty Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 115 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wyoming, MI and Kimball, 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
45 mi
·
48 min
·
I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
2.5 mi
·
2 min
Exit 89
Toward I 69 East: Flint
6
Merge onto I 69
115 mi
·
1 hr 57 min
·
I 69
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 196
Toward Wadhams Road
8
Turn right onto Wadhams Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Wadhams Road
9
Turn right onto Dove Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Dove Road
10
Turn right onto Ditty Road
42 ft
·
1 sec
·
Ditty Road
11
Arrive at destination
Ditty Road
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 87.6 miles from Wyoming, MI, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 115 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 39 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.6 miles or 1h 39m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kimball, 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 175.2 miles and 3h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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 69 for about 115 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 87.6 mi from Wyoming, MI · 1h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 87.6 miles from Wyoming, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 115 miles.
Arriving in Kimball, MI
The final approach into Kimball, 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 Kimball, 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
$27.39 one way
$54.78 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $30.07 | $60.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $33.72 | $67.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.68 | $77.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.6 | 0 | $18.40 | $8.41 |
| Efficient EV | 43.8 | 0 | $15.33 | $7.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.1 | 0 | $24.53 | $11.21 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Kimball, MI
Late night in Kimball on Friday
Local time
12:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
18 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 14m 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 Kimball, MI covers 175.2 miles and takes about 3h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, I 96, 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 87.6 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 $27.39 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 straightforward 3h 14m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (M 11 / 28th Street Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (I 96): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Wyoming, MI to Kimball, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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