Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
53.9 mi
87 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wyoming, MI
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Almena, MI
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Wyoming, MI to Almena, MI is 53.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 7 minutes via US 131, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip entirely within Michigan, moving you from one part of the Midwest to another. Given its short duration and minimal complexity, it's a good option for a quick relocation or a day trip. You'll spend most of your time on a major highway, making for efficient travel. Plan for a simple transit from point A to point B with little fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 131 | 42.5 mi | 45m |
| West Main Street | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| County Road 652 | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| 28th Street Southwest | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| County Road 375 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| M 43 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Burlingame Avenue Southwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Road 653 | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Wyoming, MI and Almena, MI.
Start on Burlingame Avenue Southwest
Turn right onto M 11
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 131
Keep slight right at fork onto US 131; M 43
Take the exit onto M 43
Continue on M 43
Turn left onto 652
Turn right onto 375
Turn right onto 653
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.9 miles from Wyoming, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 53.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto M 11 / 28th Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
Merge onto US 131
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto US 131; M 43
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit onto M 43 toward M-43 WEST: South Haven
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn right onto 653 / County Road 653
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$8.36 one way
$16.71 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $9.16 | $18.33 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.46 | $20.91 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $11.88 | $23.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.72 | $2.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.55 | $3.45 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Wyoming on Saturday
Local time
8:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Almena on Saturday
Local time
8:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Cloudy
80°F
Martin, MI
27 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
You'll be on highway for about 79% of this drive, with a 42.5-mile stretch on US 131 being the longest continuous segment. Expect a mostly highway profile for the majority of your travel. The route begins on West Main Street before transitioning to County Road 652 and then US 131. The extensive highway portion means you'll likely encounter frequent exits and a steady flow of traffic for a significant part of the trip before shifting to surface roads.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 131 and West Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near M 11 / 28th Street Southwest.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 7m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (M 11 / 28th Street Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 131): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.9 miles (US 131; M 43): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
474 ft
Total Descent
357 ft
Highest Point
959 ft
~46.2 mi in
Elevation Range
315 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Wyoming, MI to Almena, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M-43 West: South Haven along the way.
M-43 West: South Haven
Founded 1959
Wyoming is a city southwest of Grand Rapids in West Michigan.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 53.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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