How far is Wyoming, MI from Dexter, MI?

The driving distance from Wyoming, MI to Dexter, MI is about 121.8 miles (196 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.5 miles (161.7 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.79 mi
02h 31m
Flight
100.49 mi
161.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.49 mi
Kilometers
161.73 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.79 mi
Kilometers
196 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dexter
Thu, Oct 15, 6:53 PM EDT
Return by in Wyoming
Thu, Oct 15, 9:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wyoming
2026-10-15T16:22
Arrive Dexter
Thu, Oct 15, 6:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wyoming
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
Waverly
MI

City in Bremer County, Iowa, United States

From Wyoming
60.8 mi
01h 15m
To Dexter
61 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph ESE
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Chance Light Rain

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Burlingame Avenue Southwest

    17 m · 5 sec · Burlingame Avenue Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 28th Street Southwest

    8.5 mi · 15 min · 28th Street Southwest

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 96 East: Lansing

    2436 ft · 59 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    53 mi · 57 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    40.2 mi · 43 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CR D19: Howell, Pinckney

    1779 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Pinckney Road

    9.1 mi · 15 min · Pinckney Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Pearl Street

    2656 ft · 1 min · Pearl Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1305 ft · 26 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Dexter Street

    1315 ft · 32 sec · South Dexter Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Dexter Pinckney Road

    8.8 mi · 16 min · Dexter Pinckney Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Island Lake Road

    1687 ft · 38 sec · Island Lake Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    597 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    20 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
93.7 mi · 77%
Pinckney Road
9.09 mi · 7%
Dexter Pinckney Road
8.77 mi · 7%
28th Street Southwest
8.47 mi · 7%
Pearl Street
0.5 mi
CR D19
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Merge slight left

53 mi · 00h 57m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
100.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waverly
01h 15m from Wyoming
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Wyoming and Chance Light Rain near Dexter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.8 miles (196 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?

Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Wyoming and 61 miles from Dexter.

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

The direct path is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 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 $19.75 one way or $39.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wyoming and Chance Light Rain near Dexter.

Stop Ideas Near Waverly

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

11 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

47 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

55 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

56 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wyoming and Dexter. Straight-line distance: 100.49 mi (161.73 km).

Wyoming

#1 Wyoming

A city in Kent County, Michigan.

Population76,628
Coordinates42.9133600, -85.7053100
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Dexter

#2 Dexter

Village in Michigan, United States

Population6,503
Coordinates42.3383400, -83.8895400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Wyoming (-85.70531, 42.91336)
End: Dexter (-83.88954, 42.33834)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.3 gal
16.27 L · about $19.75
Round trip
$39.51
8.6 gal · 32.54 L
Estimated CO2
38.2 kg one way
Round trip: 76.4 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.59 $19.75 $39.51
Mid-grade $5.25 $22.56 $45.12
Premium $5.85 $25.13 $50.27
Diesel $6.48 $27.86 $55.73

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Wyoming and Dexter. The current time is 16:22:39.

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.