How far is Wyoming, MI from River Rouge, MI?
The driving distance from Wyoming, MI to River Rouge, MI is about 162.3 miles (261.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138 miles (222.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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
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 River Rouge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wyoming and River Rouge.
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Start on Burlingame Avenue Southwest
17 m · 5 sec · Burlingame Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto 28th Street Southwest
8.5 mi · 15 min · 28th Street Southwest
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Take the ramp right toward I 96 East: Lansing
2436 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
53 mi · 57 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
2832 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
2422 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right onto Jeffries Freeway
8.7 mi · 9 min · Jeffries Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Express)
11.8 mi · 13 min · Jeffries Freeway (Express)
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Merge slight left onto Fisher Freeway
1.3 km · 1 min · Fisher Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Gordie Howe International Bridge
1.3 km · 52 sec
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Keep slight left
2341 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right
759 ft · 56 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Green Street Relocated
1404 ft · 51 sec · Green Street Relocated
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Jefferson Avenue West
2.1 mi · 5 min · Jefferson Avenue West
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Turn right onto Coolidge Highway
5 m · 1 sec · Coolidge Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Coolidge Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wyoming and River Rouge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 96 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
66.9 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers leaving Wyoming and Rain Likely near River Rouge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wyoming to River Rouge?
The road trip is about 162.3 miles (261.2 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Williamston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81 miles from Wyoming and 81.3 miles from River Rouge.
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 24.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.32 one way or $52.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wyoming and Rain Likely near River Rouge.
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 Wyoming and River Rouge. Straight-line distance: 138.04 mi (222.15 km).
#1 Wyoming
A city in Kent County, Michigan.
| Population | 76,628 |
| Coordinates | 42.9133600, -85.7053100 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
#2 River Rouge
City in Michigan
| Population | 7,369 |
| Coordinates | 42.2733700, -83.1343700 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: River Rouge (-83.13437, 42.27337)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.59 | $26.32 | $52.65 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $30.06 | $60.12 |
| Premium | $5.85 | $33.49 | $66.98 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $37.13 | $74.26 |
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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