Wyoming, MI to Huntington Woods, MI is 145 miles and takes about 2h 48m via I 96, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Michigan, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Given its relatively short length and predominantly highway profile, it's a straightforward trip for a single day. Expect a predictable route with most of your travel time spent on well-maintained interstate.
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
72.5 miles from Wyoming, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 24m into the drive
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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 10 Mile Road
3.6 mi
7m
John C Lodge Freeway
2.5 mi
2m
Scotia Road
0.4 mi
1m
Ludlow Avenue
0.3 mi
1m
Northwestern Highway
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 119.9 mi, about 2h 8m
Traffic on I-96
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 70 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,309 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,952
Quietest
2 AM
~152 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wyoming, MI and Huntington Woods, 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
2.5 mi·2 min·John C Lodge Freeway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 15Toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen RoadUse the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto Northwestern Highway
0.2 mi·27 sec·Northwestern Highway
10
Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road
3.6 mi·7 min·West 10 Mile Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto Scotia Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Scotia Road
12
Turn right onto Ludlow Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·Ludlow Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Ludlow Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour drive, leaving in the morning is a good plan, allowing you to arrive in Huntington Woods with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated around $23, you have flexibility. You can easily complete this trip in one day, but if you prefer a more relaxed pace, consider stopping around the halfway point. Since most of the drive is on I 96, be mindful of potential traffic as you get closer to the Detroit metropolitan area.
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 72.5 miles from Wyoming, MI, or about 1h 24m 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 32 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.5 miles or 1h 24m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Huntington Woods, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Wyoming, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 145 miles and 2h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 140.7 — 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
5
8.9 mi into trip|~16m in|I 96
Merge onto I 96
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
8
140.3 mi into trip|~2h 37m in
Take the exit toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road
5
140.7 mi into trip|~2h 38m in|West 10 Mile Road
Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.19 one way
$48.38 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg51 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$26.29
$52.58
premium
$5.26
$30.02
$60.04
diesel
$6.18
$35.27
$70.55
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
43.5
0
$15.23
$6.96
Efficient EV
36.3
0
$12.69
$5.80
EV Truck/SUV
58
0
$20.30
$9.28
Gas CO2
51 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 Oct 18, 2026
Origin
Wyoming, MI
Morning
in Wyoming on Tuesday
Local time
9:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Sunny
SSW 9 to 13 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 18 at 12:29AM EDT until October 18 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Destination
Huntington Woods, MI
Morning
in Huntington Woods on Tuesday
Local time
9:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Sunny
SW 12 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 18 at 12:29AM EDT until October 18 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 48m 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?
You'll be on the highway for 91% of this 145-mile trip, with the longest continuous stretch covering 119.9 miles on I 96. This means you'll spend the vast majority of your time cruising at interstate speeds. The transition to surface streets will likely occur closer to your destination in Huntington Woods, as you exit the freeway system.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 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?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and Walter P Reuther Freeway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near M 11 / 28th Street Southwest.
Driving Effort5/10
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 145 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (M 11 / 28th Street Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (I 96): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 62 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
946 ft645 ft
Total Climb
447 ft
Total Descent
433 ft
Highest Point
946 ft
~124.3 mi in
Elevation Range
301 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 Huntington Woods, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 5 East: Port Huron along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 48m. Total distance: 145 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). 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.
Yes — we found about 11 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (M 11 / 28th Street Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (I 96): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 62 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Huntington Woods, MI before heading back.
