How far is Laketon, MI from Wyoming, MI?

The driving distance from Laketon, MI to Wyoming, MI is about 314.2 miles (505.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.9 miles (381.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
314.21 mi
05h 00m
Flight
236.96 mi
381.35 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.96 mi
Kilometers
381.35 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.21 mi
Kilometers
505.67 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wyoming
Wed, Oct 28, 12:32 AM EDT
Return by in Laketon
Wed, Oct 28, 5:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laketon
2026-10-27T19:32
Arrive Wyoming
Wed, Oct 28, 12:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laketon
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Grayling
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Laketon
159.5 mi
02h 30m
To Wyoming
154.7 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Oct 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Laketon and Wyoming.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laketon and Wyoming.

  1. 1

    Start on Laketon Road

    2082 ft · 2 min · Laketon Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    14.5 mi · 22 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Michigan Scenic Highway

    44.4 mi · 52 min · Lake Michigan Scenic Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on US 2

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2

  6. 6

    Continue on US-2 West

    2455 ft · 46 sec · US-2 West

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 127: Clare, Lansing

    18.3 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward M 55 West: Cadillac

    1808 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Lake City Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Lake City Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East Houghton Lake Road

    17.9 mi · 25 min · East Houghton Lake Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2727 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Lake Shore

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore

  15. 15

    Continue on South Shore Drive

    688 ft · 12 sec · South Shore Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Lakeshore Drive

    1149 ft · 19 sec · Lakeshore Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on South Morey Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · South Morey Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Blue Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Blue Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Watergate Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Watergate Road

  20. 20

    Continue on East M-55 Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East M-55 Highway

  21. 21

    Take the ramp left

    1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    98.1 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward M 11: 28th Street, Wyoming

    1903 ft · 45 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 28th Street Southwest

    1.3 mi · 3 min · 28th Street Southwest

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Burlingame Avenue Southwest

    17 m · 1 sec · Burlingame Avenue Southwest

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Burlingame Avenue Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laketon and Wyoming.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East M-55 Highway
101 mi · 32%
I 75 South
94.4 mi · 30%
Lake Michigan Scenic Highway
44.4 mi · 14%
US 127
18.3 mi · 6%
East Houghton Lake Road
17.9 mi · 6%
Watergate Road
4.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East M-55 Highway

Merge slight left

98.1 mi · 01h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.3 mi
236.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grayling
02h 30m from Laketon
Leave By
7:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Laketon and Partly Sunny near Wyoming.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laketon to Wyoming?

The road trip is about 314.2 miles (505.7 km) and usually takes 05h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Grayling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.5 miles from Laketon and 154.7 miles from Wyoming.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 236.9 miles (381.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.41 one way or $106.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Laketon and Partly Sunny near Wyoming.

Stop Ideas Near Grayling

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grayling, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grayling.

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Manton, Michigan

60 mi away
Junction U.S. 131 & M-42
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Boyne City, Michigan

65 mi away
1000 East Division St.
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Kingsley, Michigan

66 mi away
119 E. Main St.
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Cadillac, Michigan

70 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laketon and Wyoming. Straight-line distance: 236.96 mi (381.35 km).

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#1 Laketon

Township in Muskegon County, Michigan

Population7,656
Coordinates46.3427700, -85.7484600
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Wyoming

#2 Wyoming

A city in Kent County, Michigan.

Population76,628
Coordinates42.9133600, -85.7053100
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Laketon Road (-85.748431, 46.343014)
End: Burlingame Avenue Southwest (-85.705255, 42.913361)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 506 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.09 gal
41.97 L · about $53.41
Round trip
$106.82
22.18 gal · 83.94 L
Estimated CO2
98.6 kg one way
Round trip: 197.1 kg / 435 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.82 $53.41 $106.82
Mid-grade $5.40 $59.89 $119.77
Premium $6.00 $66.53 $133.06
Diesel $6.81 $75.56 $151.11

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Oct 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Laketon and Wyoming. The current time is 19:32:09.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.