How far is Wyoming, MI from Iron Mountain, MI?
The driving distance from Wyoming, MI to Iron Mountain, MI is about 438.6 miles (705.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232.2 miles (373.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 08h 18m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Cheboygan County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wyoming and Iron Mountain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wyoming and Iron Mountain.
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Start on Burlingame Avenue Southwest
1.6 km · 2 min · Burlingame Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto Burton Street Southwest
1.3 mi · 3 min · Burton Street Southwest
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Take the ramp left toward US 131 North: Grand Rapids
1122 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
97.3 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 55 East: Lake City
2181 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto East M-55 Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · East M-55 Highway
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Continue on West Watergate Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · West Watergate Road
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Continue on West Blue Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Blue Road
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Turn left onto South Morey Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · South Morey Road
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Continue on Lakeshore Drive
1149 ft · 19 sec · Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on South Shore Drive
688 ft · 12 sec · South Shore Drive
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Continue on Lake Shore Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore Drive
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Continue on Main Street
2727 ft · 51 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Houghton Lake Road
17.9 mi · 24 min · West Houghton Lake Road
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Continue on West Lake City Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · West Lake City Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 127 North: Grayling
1855 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
18.3 mi · 18 min
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Merge slight right
94.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
1913 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto US-2 West
1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
134.6 mi · 2 hr 40 min · US-2 West
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Merge slight left onto North Lincoln Road
2 mi · 3 min · North Lincoln Road
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Turn right onto Ludington Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Ludington Street
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Continue on US 2 & 41
20.5 mi · 26 min · US 2 & 41
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Turn right
29.7 mi · 35 min
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Turn left onto East Ludington Street
35 m · 2 sec · East Ludington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Ludington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wyoming and Iron Mountain.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US-2 West
Continue on US-2 West
135 mi · 02h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain Showers leaving Wyoming and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely near Iron Mountain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wyoming to Iron Mountain?
The road trip is about 438.6 miles (705.8 km) and usually takes 08h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Indian River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 218.8 miles from Wyoming and 219.8 miles from Iron Mountain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232.2 miles (373.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 206.4 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $71.12 one way or $142.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Wyoming and Iron Mountain, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wyoming and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely near Iron Mountain.
Stop Ideas Near Indian River
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 Indian River.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wyoming and Iron Mountain. Straight-line distance: 232.21 mi (373.71 km).
#1 Wyoming
A city in Kent County, Michigan.
| Population | 76,628 |
| Coordinates | 42.9133600, -85.7053100 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Iron Mountain
City in Dickinson County, Michigan, USA
| Population | 7,268 |
| Coordinates | 45.8202300, -88.0659600 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| Country | United States |
End: Iron Mountain (-88.06596, 45.82023)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 706 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 28m |
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 | $71.12 | $142.23 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $81.21 | $162.42 |
| Premium | $5.85 | $90.48 | $180.96 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $100.31 | $200.62 |
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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