How far is Ludington, MI from Wyoming, MI?

The driving distance from Ludington, MI to Wyoming, MI is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
97.67 mi
01h 36m
Flight
81.17 mi
130.63 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.17 mi
Kilometers
130.63 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.67 mi
Kilometers
157.19 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wyoming
Thu, Oct 15, 5:05 PM EDT
Return by in Ludington
Thu, Oct 15, 6:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ludington
2026-10-15T15:29
Arrive Wyoming
Thu, Oct 15, 5:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ludington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Dalton
MI

Township in Muskegon County, Michigan

From Ludington
48.8 mi
00h 48m
To Wyoming
48.9 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Ludington Weather
MI
Live fallback forecast
59ยฐF
This Afternoon
Using Amber as the closest live forecast in the Mason County weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph ESE
Destination
63ยฐF
This Afternoon

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m ยท 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Ludington Avenue

    1.3 km ยท 2 min ยท West Ludington Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on East Ludington Avenue

    2597 ft ยท 1 min ยท East Ludington Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on West US Highway 10

    3046 ft ยท 1 min ยท West US Highway 10

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Pere Marquette Highway

    2.9 mi ยท 4 min ยท South Pere Marquette Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward US 31 South: Muskegon

    1850 ft ยท 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    50 mi ยท 51 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    6.3 mi ยท 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96: Grand Rapids, Lansing

    1424 ft ยท 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    23.6 mi ยท 25 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward M 11: Walker, Grandville

    1.8 mi ยท 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Remembrance Road Northwest

    1.1 km ยท 56 sec ยท Remembrance Road Northwest

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wilson Avenue Northwest

    3 m ยท 1 sec ยท Wilson Avenue Northwest

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Wilson Avenue Northwest

    3.1 mi ยท 4 min ยท Wilson Avenue Northwest

  15. 15

    Continue on Wilson Avenue Southwest

    3.8 mi ยท 5 min ยท Wilson Avenue Southwest

  16. 16

    Continue on 28th Street Southwest

    2.9 mi ยท 5 min ยท 28th Street Southwest

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Burlingame Avenue Southwest

    17 m ยท 1 sec ยท Burlingame Avenue Southwest

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Burlingame Avenue Southwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 31 South
56.6 mi ยท 58%
I 96
23.9 mi ยท 24%
Wilson Avenue Southwest
3.76 mi ยท 4%
Wilson Avenue Northwest
3.08 mi ยท 3%
South Pere Marquette Highway
2.95 mi ยท 3%
28th Street Southwest
2.94 mi ยท 3%
Longest Stretch

US 31 South

Merge slight left

50 mi ยท 00h 51m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
81.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dalton
00h 48m from Ludington
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Ludington and Rain Showers near Wyoming.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km) and usually takes 01h 36m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dalton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Ludington and 48.9 miles from Wyoming.

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

The direct path is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.85 one way or $31.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Ludington and Rain Showers near Wyoming.

Stop Ideas Near Dalton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dalton, 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 Dalton.

RAIL

Holland station

60 mi away
171 Lincoln Ave.
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

61 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

62 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

65 mi away
130 North Ensley St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ludington and Wyoming. Straight-line distance: 81.17 mi (130.63 km).

Ludington

#1 Ludington

City in Mason County, Michigan, United States

Population8,096
Coordinates43.9552800, -86.4525800
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Wyoming

#2 Wyoming

A city in Kent County, Michigan.

Population76,628
Coordinates42.9133600, -85.7053100
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.452551, 43.955281)
End: Burlingame Avenue Southwest (-85.705255, 42.913361)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.45 gal
13.05 L ยท about $15.85
Round trip
$31.70
6.9 gal ยท 26.1 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.3 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.59 $15.85 $31.70
Mid-grade $5.25 $18.10 $36.20
Premium $5.85 $20.17 $40.33
Diesel $6.48 $22.36 $44.71

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 ยท Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Ludington and Wyoming. The current time is 15:29:00.

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.