How far is Waterford, MI from Wyoming, MI?

The driving distance from Waterford, MI to Wyoming, MI is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
142.85 mi
02h 09m
Flight
117.25 mi
188.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.25 mi
Kilometers
188.7 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.85 mi
Kilometers
229.9 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wyoming
Sun, May 31, 11:16 AM EDT
Return by in Waterford
Sun, May 31, 1:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterford
2026-05-31T09:07
Arrive Wyoming
Sun, May 31, 11:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waterford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Haslett
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Waterford
68.8 mi
01h 04m
To Wyoming
74.1 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on David K Drive

    785 ft · 40 sec · David K Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Graper Drive

    674 ft · 35 sec · Graper Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Airport Road

    3163 ft · 1 min · Airport Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Andersonville Road

    1554 ft · 46 sec · Andersonville Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dixie Highway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Dixie Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    699 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron

    1372 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron

    1182 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 West: Lansing

    1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

    42.7 mi · 43 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Clare, Lansing

    2079 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    3256 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1 km · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids

    1428 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    46.5 mi · 50 min

  20. 20

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

    2133 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto 28th Street Southeast

    8.6 mi · 16 min · 28th Street Southeast

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Burlingame Avenue Southwest

    17 m · 1 sec · Burlingame Avenue Southwest

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Burlingame Avenue Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterford 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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 WEST
48.1 mi · 34%
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
42.7 mi · 30%
Dixie Highway
21.7 mi · 15%
US 127
8.81 mi · 6%
28th Street Southeast
8.56 mi · 6%
I 75
4.92 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 96 WEST

Merge slight left

46.5 mi · 00h 50m

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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
117.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haslett
01h 04m from Waterford
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Waterford and Sunny near Wyoming.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Haslett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Waterford and 74.1 miles from Wyoming.

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

The direct path is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.01 one way or $38.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waterford and Sunny near Wyoming.

Stop Ideas Near Haslett

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

8 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

34 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

39 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Jackson station

55 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterford and Wyoming. Straight-line distance: 117.25 mi (188.7 km).

Waterford

#1 Waterford

Charter township in Oakland county, Michigan

Population75,737
Coordinates42.6930300, -83.4118100
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Wyoming

#2 Wyoming

A city in Kent County, Michigan.

Population76,628
Coordinates42.9133600, -85.7053100
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: David K Drive (-83.412164, 42.692633)
End: Burlingame Avenue Southwest (-85.705255, 42.913361)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.08 L · about $19.01
Round trip
$38.01
10.08 gal · 38.16 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.01 $38.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.44 $42.87
Premium $4.65 $23.46 $46.91
Diesel $5.30 $26.73 $53.46

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Waterford and Wyoming. The current time is 09:07:10.

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.