How far is Paradise, MI from Wyoming, MI?

The driving distance from Paradise, MI to Wyoming, MI is about 304.7 miles (490.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 258.7 miles (416.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m 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
304.69 mi
05h 02m
Flight
258.7 mi
416.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
258.7 mi
Kilometers
416.34 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
304.69 mi
Kilometers
490.35 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wyoming
Tue, Jul 28, 11:07 AM EDT
Return by in Paradise
Tue, Jul 28, 4:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paradise
2026-07-28T06:05
Arrive Wyoming
Tue, Jul 28, 11:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 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
6:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paradise
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Grayling
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Paradise
154.8 mi
02h 31m
To Wyoming
149.9 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jul 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jul 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    32.9 mi · 38 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street

    124 m · 7 sec · Front Street

  4. 4

    Continue on M-123

    22.2 mi · 26 min · M-123

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1913 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    101.8 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  7. 7

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

    18.3 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward M 55 West: Cadillac

    1808 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Lake City Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Lake City Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East Houghton Lake Road

    17.9 mi · 25 min · East Houghton Lake Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2727 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Lake Shore

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore

  13. 13

    Continue on South Shore Drive

    688 ft · 12 sec · South Shore Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Lakeshore Drive

    1149 ft · 19 sec · Lakeshore Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on South Morey Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · South Morey Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Blue Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Blue Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Watergate Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Watergate Road

  18. 18

    Continue on East M-55 Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East M-55 Highway

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left

    1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    98.1 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  21. 21

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

    1903 ft · 45 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 28th Street Southwest

    1.3 mi · 3 min · 28th Street Southwest

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Burlingame Avenue Southwest

    17 m · 1 sec · Burlingame Avenue Southwest

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Burlingame Avenue Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Paradise 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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M-123
124 mi · 41%
East M-55 Highway
101 mi · 33%
US 127
18.3 mi · 6%
East Houghton Lake Road
17.9 mi · 6%
Watergate Road
4.59 mi · 2%
South Morey Road
3.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

M-123

Merge slight left

102 mi · 01h 45m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46 mi
258.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grayling
02h 31m from Paradise
Leave By
6:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Paradise and Mostly Sunny near Wyoming.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 304.7 miles (490.3 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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 154.8 miles from Paradise and 149.9 miles from Wyoming.

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

The direct path is about 258.7 miles (416.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 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 6:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.54 one way or $81.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Paradise and Mostly 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.

BUS

Manton, Michigan

60 mi away
Junction U.S. 131 & M-42
BUS

Boyne City, Michigan

65 mi away
1000 East Division St.
BUS

Kingsley, Michigan

66 mi away
119 E. Main St.
BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

70 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paradise and Wyoming. Straight-line distance: 258.7 mi (416.34 km).

Paradise

#1 Paradise

Unincorporated community in Whitefish Township, Chippewa County, Michigan, USA

Population5,176
Coordinates46.6275200, -85.0375900
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Wyoming

#2 Wyoming

A city in Kent County, Michigan.

Population76,628
Coordinates42.9133600, -85.7053100
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: M 123 (-85.037637, 46.627453)
End: Burlingame Avenue Southwest (-85.705255, 42.913361)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 490 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.75 gal
40.7 L · about $40.54
Round trip
$81.08
21.5 gal · 81.4 L
Estimated CO2
95.5 kg one way
Round trip: 191.1 kg / 421 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.54 $81.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.72 $91.44
Premium $4.65 $50.03 $100.06
Diesel $5.30 $57.02 $114.04

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 · Jul 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Paradise and Wyoming. The current time is 06:05:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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