Origin
Wyoming, MI
Morning in Wyoming on Sunday
Local time
6:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wyoming, MI to Highland Park, 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 2m
Distance
48 mi
77 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wyoming, MI
Wikimedia Commons
Highland Park, MI
Michał Robak
Trip Overview
Traveling between Wyoming and Highland Park, Michigan, covers a straightforward 48-mile span that typically takes about 1 hour and 2 minutes to complete. This trip is perfect as a quick day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $7, the journey is an economical way to navigate between these two Midwest locations. You will primarily utilize US 131, Jackson Road, and East Richplain Drive to reach your destination. Because the transit time is so manageable, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. Overall, this is a practical and efficient route for anyone looking to traverse this part of the state without a lengthy time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 131 | 32.2 mi | 34m |
| Jackson Road | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| East Richplain Drive | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| East C Avenue | 3.1 mi | 8m |
| 28th Street Southwest | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| M 89 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Allegan Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Bridge Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 131
— 32.2 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wyoming, MI and Highland Park, MI.
1
Start on Burlingame Avenue Southwest
56 ft
·
5 sec
·
Burlingame Avenue Southwest
2
Turn right onto M 11
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
28th Street Southwest
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo
4
Merge onto US 131
32 mi
·
34 min
·
US 131
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward M 89 East, M 43 East: Plainwell
6
Continue on M 89
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Allegan Street
7
Continue on M 89; M 43
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Bridge Street
8
Continue on M 89; M 43
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Jackson Road
9
Continue on M 89; M 43
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
M 89; M 43
10
Continue on M 89; M 43
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Richplain Drive
11
Continue on M 89; M 43
2.8 mi
·
7 min
·
East C Avenue
12
Turn left onto North 35th Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
North 35th Street
13
Continue on East C Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East C Avenue
14
Continue on Fraulin Drive
353 ft
·
15 sec
·
Fraulin Drive
15
Arrive at destination
Fraulin Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Windsor Woods Village Mobile Home Park, MI
Meal breakThe midpoint is around 24 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 47.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
M 11 / 28th Street Southwest
Turn right onto M 11 / 28th Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
3
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo
Navigation decision point
Toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 131
Merge onto US 131
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
33.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward M 89 East, M 43 East: Plainwell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward M 89 East, M 43 East: Plainwell
4
47.3 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
North 35th Street
Turn left onto North 35th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.50 one way
$15.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.24 | $16.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.24 | $18.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.60 | $21.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Highland Park, MI
Morning in Highland Park on Sunday
Local time
6:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Otsego, MI
24 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 2m 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 highway-focused drive is defined by a significant 67% highway share, making for a consistent and relatively fast-paced experience. You will spend the bulk of your time on US 131, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 32.2 miles. Expect a transition from the major thoroughfare of US 131 into the more localized navigation required by Jackson Road and East Richplain Drive. The road’s personality is geared toward utility and efficiency rather than leisurely cruising, keeping you moving steadily toward your destination. By the time you navigate the final local segments, you will have completed a balanced mix of high-speed travel and standard road driving.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.2 mi on US 131.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 131 and Jackson Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near M 11 / 28th Street Southwest.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Wyoming, MI to Highland Park, MI is easy. At 1h 2m with 67% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (M 11 / 28th Street Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 131): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
993 ft
645 ft
Total Climb
502 ft
Total Descent
261 ft
Highest Point
993 ft
~41.1 mi in
Elevation Range
348 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Wyoming, MI and Highland Park, MI, road signs point toward M 89 East and M 43 East: Plainwell.
M 89 East
33.8 mi in
|
~37m
M 43 East: Plainwell
33.8 mi in
|
~37m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 48 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.2 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: near the start (M 11 / 28th Street Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.7 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 Highland Park, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Highland Park, MI
More trips to Highland Park, MI
Explore more options from Wyoming, MI or browse trips ending in Highland Park, MI.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse MI road trips.