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Trip from Wyoming, MI to Big Rapids, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 8m

Distance

61.1 mi

98 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 3m ★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Kent County, Michigan, United States

Wyoming, MI

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city in the U.S. state of Michigan

Big Rapids, MI

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Trip Overview

Wyoming, MI to Big Rapids, MI is 61.1 miles and takes about 1h 8m via US 131, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Michigan, taking you from one Midwest community to another. With a high percentage of highway driving, this route is designed for efficient travel rather than leisurely sightseeing. Consider this trip if you need a quick, direct connection between these two points with minimal fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 131 55.7 mi 57m
Perry Avenue 1.7 mi 2m
Burton Street Southwest 1.3 mi 2m
Burlingame Avenue Southwest 1 mi 1m
South State Street 0.7 mi 1m
BUS US 131 0.5 mi 1m
Maple Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 131 — 55.7 mi, about 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wyoming, MI and Big Rapids, MI.

1

Start on Burlingame Avenue Southwest

1.0 mi · 1 min · Burlingame Avenue Southwest
2

Turn right onto Burton Street Southwest

1.3 mi · 2 min · Burton Street Southwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward US 131 North: Grand Rapids Use the left lane.
4

Merge onto US 131

56 mi · 57 min · US 131
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit onto BUS US 131; M 20

0.5 mi · 1 min · BUS US 131; M 20
Toward M 20: Big Rapids
6

Turn right onto BUS US 131; M 20

1.7 mi · 2 min · Perry Avenue
7

Turn left onto BUS US 131; M 20

0.7 mi · 1 min · South State Street
8

Turn right onto M 20

127 ft · 6 sec · Maple Street
9

Turn right

112 ft · 10 sec
10

Turn left

16 ft · 1 sec
11

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Rockford, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockford, MI

31 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Grand Rapids, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockford, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.6 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 58.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1 mi into trip | ~1m in | Burton Street Southwest

Turn right onto Burton Street Southwest

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
7
2.2 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp toward US 131 North: Grand Rapids

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward US 131 North: Grand Rapids
5
2.5 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 131

Merge onto US 131

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
58.1 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | BUS US 131; M 20

Take the exit onto BUS US 131; M 20 toward M 20: Big Rapids

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward M 20: Big Rapids
4
58.6 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | BUS US 131; M 20 / Perry Avenue

Turn right onto BUS US 131; M 20 / Perry Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.55 one way

$19.10 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $10.49 $20.98
premium $4.89 $11.76 $23.52
diesel $5.61 $13.49 $26.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.3 0 $6.42 $2.93
Efficient EV 15.3 0 $5.35 $2.44
EV Truck/SUV 24.4 0 $8.55 $3.91

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (67% 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Wyoming, MI

Late night in Wyoming on Sunday

Local time

3:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Big Rapids, MI

Late night in Big Rapids on Sunday

Local time

3:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

66°F

Rockford, MI

31 mi in

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

5 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 8m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This journey is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 92% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend most of your time on US 131, experiencing a long, uninterrupted stretch of 55.7 miles. Expect a consistent pace as you navigate these well-maintained highways, making for a predictable driving experience from start to finish. The road maintains its highway character throughout, offering a smooth ride.

92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.7 mi on US 131.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 131 and Perry Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Burton Street Southwest.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 8m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Burton Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (US 131): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 61.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 55.7 miles on US 131. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Burton Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (US 131): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Big Rapids, MI before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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