How far is Wyoming, MI from Pontiac, MI?

The driving distance from Wyoming, MI to Pontiac, MI is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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
156.31 mi
02h 14m
Flight
123.9 mi
199.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.9 mi
Kilometers
199.39 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.31 mi
Kilometers
251.55 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pontiac
Mon, May 4, 11:03 PM EDT
Return by in Wyoming
Tue, May 5, 1:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wyoming
2026-05-04T20:48
Arrive Pontiac
Mon, May 4, 11:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 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
Haslett
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Wyoming
72.8 mi
01h 07m
To Pontiac
83.5 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    45.3 mi · 49 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Flint

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    51.5 mi · 53 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75, US 23: Saginaw, Detroit

    1999 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Baldwin Road

    2366 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Baldwin Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Baldwin Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Baldwin Avenue

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Baldwin Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cesar E. Chavez Avenue

    1181 ft · 27 sec · Cesar E. Chavez Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Oakland Avenue

    998 ft · 23 sec · Oakland Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Saginaw Street

    697 ft · 24 sec · North Saginaw Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Huron Street

    115 m · 13 sec · East Huron Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Perry Street

    23 m · 2 sec · North Perry Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Perry Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 East
54.1 mi · 35%
I 96 East
45.8 mi · 29%
I 75 South
31.9 mi · 20%
28th Street Southwest
8.47 mi · 5%
Baldwin Avenue
2.8 mi · 2%
Baldwin Road
1.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 East

Merge slight left

51.5 mi · 00h 53m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.4 mi
123.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haslett
01h 07m from Wyoming
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wyoming and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pontiac.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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 72.8 miles from Wyoming and 83.5 miles from Pontiac.

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

The direct path is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.82 one way or $41.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wyoming and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pontiac.

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 Wyoming and Pontiac. Straight-line distance: 123.9 mi (199.39 km).

Wyoming

#1 Wyoming

A city in Kent County, Michigan.

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

#2 Pontiac

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population58,911
Coordinates42.6389200, -83.2910500
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Burlingame Avenue Southwest (-85.705255, 42.913361)
End: North Perry Street (-83.291253, 42.638882)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.52 gal
20.88 L · about $20.82
Round trip
$41.63
11.04 gal · 41.76 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.1 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.82 $41.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.48 $46.95
Premium $4.65 $25.69 $51.38
Diesel $5.30 $29.28 $58.56

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Wyoming and Pontiac. The current time is 20:48:28.

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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.