Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
15.8 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
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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Forest Hills, MI
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Wyoming, MI to Forest Hills, MI is 15.8 miles and takes about 23 minutes via Fulton Street East and Gerald R Ford Freeway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward trip connecting two points within the same state and region. You'll be traveling a mixed-use route, so expect a blend of city streets and highway driving. It's an easy drive, perfect for a quick errand or a simple transfer between locations without requiring an overnight stay. Consider this a very manageable journey for any day of the week.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton Street East | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Gerald R Ford Freeway | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| US 131 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Burton Street Southwest | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Burlingame Avenue Southwest | 1 mi | 1m |
| I 96 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Wyoming, MI and Forest Hills, MI.
Start on Burlingame Avenue Southwest
Turn right onto Burton Street Southwest
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 131
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 196
Merge onto I 96
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn straight onto M 21
Turn left
Turn left
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 10.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward US 131 North: Grand Rapids
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 196 East: Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward I 196 East: Lansing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward M 21: Lowell, Flint
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward M 21 East: Lowell, Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$2.47 one way
$4.94 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.04 | $6.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Wyoming on Tuesday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Forest Hills on Tuesday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
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.
This drive features a 49% highway share, meaning you'll experience a good mix of faster-paced travel and surface street navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.6 miles on Fulton Street East, offering a solid segment of consistent driving before transitioning. As you move along, the road will shift from local streets to the Gerald R. Ford Freeway (US 131), providing a change in speed and environment. The profile is best described as a mixed drive, preparing you for varying traffic conditions and speed limits throughout the 15.8-mile journey.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 15.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Wyoming, MI and Forest Hills, MI, road signs point toward M 21: Lowell, Flint and M 21 East: Lowell.
M 21: Lowell
Flint
M 21 East: Lowell
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 15.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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