How far is River Rouge, MI from Wyoming, MI?
The driving distance from River Rouge, MI to Wyoming, MI is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138 miles (222.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Ingham County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between River Rouge and Wyoming.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between River Rouge and Wyoming.
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Start on Coolidge Highway
2611 ft · 2 min · Coolidge Highway
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Continue on South Schaefer Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Schaefer Highway
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Turn left onto Oakwood Boulevard
2.4 mi · 6 min · Oakwood Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southfield Service Drive
120 m · 8 sec · Southfield Service Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward M 39 North
872 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southfield Freeway
11.6 mi · 16 min · Southfield Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on M 10 North: Lansing
2572 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · John C Lodge Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 696 West: Lansing
2310 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Merge slight right
17.9 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
54.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids
48 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 11 West: 28th Street
2133 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto 28th Street Southeast
8.6 mi · 16 min · 28th Street Southeast
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Turn left onto Burlingame Avenue Southwest
17 m · 1 sec · Burlingame Avenue Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Burlingame Avenue Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between River Rouge and Wyoming.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Keep slight left
54.8 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving River Rouge 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 River Rouge to Wyoming?
The road trip is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Williamston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from River Rouge and 90.5 miles from Wyoming.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138 miles (222.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 1:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.52 one way or $55.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around River Rouge and Rain Showers near Wyoming.
Stop Ideas Near Williamston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Williamston.
East Lansing station
Owosso, MI
Durand Union Station
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between River Rouge and Wyoming. Straight-line distance: 138.04 mi (222.15 km).
#1 River Rouge
City in Michigan
| Population | 7,369 |
| Coordinates | 42.2733700, -83.1343700 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wyoming
A city in Kent County, Michigan.
| Population | 76,628 |
| Coordinates | 42.9133600, -85.7053100 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burlingame Avenue Southwest (-85.705255, 42.913361)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.59 | $27.52 | $55.04 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $31.42 | $62.85 |
| Premium | $5.85 | $35.01 | $70.02 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $38.82 | $77.63 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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