Connecting Wyoming to Clawson, this 148.6-mile journey across Michigan is a straightforward trek that typically takes about 2 hours and 56 minutes. Since it is a manageable distance, you can easily complete the entire trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to budget roughly $23 for fuel, making this a budget-friendly way to move between these two Midwest locations. You will spend the vast majority of your time on major thoroughfares, including I-96 and the Walter P. Reuther Freeway. Whether you are heading out for business or a weekend visit, the route offers a reliable and efficient connection across the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
74.3 miles from Wyoming, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 26m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 96
119.9 mi
2h 8m
Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.9 mi
10m
28th Street Southwest
8.5 mi
15m
West 14 Mile Road
4 mi
8m
West 12 Mile Road
3.2 mi
5m
Southfield Road
2 mi
3m
Telegraph Road
0.9 mi
1m
John C Lodge Freeway
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 119.9 mi, about 2h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wyoming, MI and Clawson, MI.
1
Start on Burlingame Avenue Southwest
56 ft·5 sec·Burlingame Avenue Southwest
2
Turn right onto M 11
8.5 mi·15 min·28th Street Southwest
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·59 sec
Toward I 96 East: Lansing
4
Merge onto I 96
53 mi·56 min·I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
67 mi·1 hr 11 min·I 96
Toward I 96 East: DetroitUse the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on I 696
8.9 mi·10 min·Walter P Reuther Freeway
Toward I 696 East, M 5 East: Port HuronUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto M 10
0.4 mi·26 sec·John C Lodge Freeway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·56 sec
Exit 18AToward US 24 North: Telegraph RoadUse the slight right lane.
9
Continue on US 24
0.9 mi·1 min·Telegraph Road
10
Turn right onto West 12 Mile Road
3.2 mi·5 min·West 12 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto Southfield Road
2.0 mi·3 min·Southfield Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto West 14 Mile Road
4.0 mi·8 min·West 14 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right onto South Main Street
33 ft·1 sec·South Main Street
Use the right lane.
14
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Trip Plan
Because this drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though planning for one strategic stop will keep you refreshed. Aim to avoid peak rush hour traffic when entering the metro area to ensure your arrival stays within the estimated three-hour window. Since the route relies heavily on major freeways, keep an eye on real-time traffic updates to adjust your pace if necessary. Use your single planned stop to refuel and stretch, as the long stretch on I-96 can be monotonous for the driver. By keeping your vehicle topped off early, you can comfortably manage the $23 fuel estimate without needing to hunt for stations during the final leg of the trip.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.3 miles from Wyoming, MI, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 119.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 33 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.3 miles or 1h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clawson, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Wyoming, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Wyoming, MI
This is one driving day of about 148.6 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Wyoming, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 96 for about 119.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 62 and 144.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
62 mi into trip|~1h 13m in|I 96
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96 toward I 96 East: Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
7
138.2 mi into trip|~2h 35m in
Take the exit toward US 24 North: Telegraph Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 18A
Toward US 24 North: Telegraph Road
6
139.5 mi into trip|~2h 38m in|West 12 Mile Road
Turn right onto West 12 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
142.6 mi into trip|~2h 44m in|Southfield Road
Turn left onto Southfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
144.6 mi into trip|~2h 47m in|West 14 Mile Road
Turn right onto West 14 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.23 one way
$46.46 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$25.51
$51.02
premium
$4.89
$28.60
$57.19
diesel
$5.61
$32.81
$65.62
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.6
0
$15.60
$7.13
Efficient EV
37.2
0
$13.00
$5.94
EV Truck/SUV
59.4
0
$20.80
$9.51
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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 11, 2026
Origin
Wyoming, MI
Night
in Wyoming on Saturday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Rain Showers Likely
SE 6 to 10 mph74% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 11 at 3:54PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 11 at 1:39PM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Destination
Clawson, MI
Night
in Clawson on Saturday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 56m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This highway-focused drive is defined by its efficiency, with 87% of the trip spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a long, steady rhythm for the majority of the journey, covering 119.9 miles on I-96 as your longest uninterrupted stretch. While the initial leg involves navigating local paths like 28th Street Southwest, the experience quickly shifts to a consistent interstate pace. It is a practical, utilitarian drive that favors directness over technical turns. Expect a smooth, predictable transition from the western side of the state toward the suburban environment of Clawson.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 119.9 mi on I 96.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and Walter P Reuther Freeway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 62 miles in near I 96.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 148.6 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 62 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 138.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 139.5 miles (West 12 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,026 ft645 ft
Total Climb
509 ft
Total Descent
487 ft
Highest Point
1,026 ft
~105.3 mi in
Elevation Range
381 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Wyoming, MI to Clawson, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 5 East: Port Huron along the way.
M 5 East: Port Huron
128.8 mi in|~2h 24m|via I 696
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 56m. Total distance: 148.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 119.9 miles on I 96. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Clawson, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 62 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 138.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 139.5 miles (West 12 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clawson, MI before heading back.
