Wyoming, MI to Madison Heights, MI is 148.6 miles and takes about 2h 55m via I 96, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Michigan, traversing the Midwest region from one point to another. Given its relatively short length and predominantly highway profile, it’s a straightforward drive. Plan for a smooth ride that should get you to your destination with plenty of time to spare.
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
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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
6.9 mi
13m
John C Lodge Freeway
2.5 mi
2m
John R Road
0.7 mi
1m
Northwestern Highway
0.2 mi
<1m
South Chrysler Drive
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 Madison Heights, 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
6.6 mi·13 min·West 10 Mile Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on South Chrysler Drive
0.2 mi·22 sec·South Chrysler Drive
12
Turn left
297 ft·16 sec
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto North Chrysler Drive
0.1 mi·13 sec·North Chrysler Drive
14
Keep slight right at fork onto West 10 Mile Road
499 ft·10 sec·West 10 Mile Road
15
Continue on West 10 Mile Road
0.2 mi·32 sec·West 10 Mile Road
16
Turn left onto John R Road
0.7 mi·1 min·John R Road
17
Turn left onto West Cowan Avenue
24 ft·1 sec·West Cowan Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
West Cowan Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 2h 55m drive, leaving in the morning is ideal to avoid potential afternoon traffic. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility to depart whenever works best. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $24 and stations might be spaced out on longer highway segments. The 119.9-mile stretch on I 96 is a good time to focus on the drive and minimize distractions. You’ll be on surface streets for the final portion, so be prepared for more local traffic patterns.
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 Madison Heights, 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 148.6 miles and 2h 55m.
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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 8.9 and 147.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
6
147.5 mi into trip|~2h 52m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.04 one way
$46.08 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$25.26
$50.52
premium
$4.93
$28.83
$57.66
diesel
$5.60
$32.76
$65.51
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, 2026-08-31.
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 Sep 2, 2026
Origin
Wyoming, MI
Night
in Wyoming on Friday
Local time
10:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 2 mph41% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 3:26PM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Madison Heights, MI
Night
in Madison Heights on Friday
Local time
10:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 3 mph35% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 3:26PM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
58°F
Perry, MI
74 mi in
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 55m 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 route is 88% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on high-speed roads. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 119.9 miles on I 96. You'll experience the full length of this highway before transitioning to surface roads like 28th Street Southwest. Expect a steady pace with frequent exits, particularly as you approach the Detroit metropolitan area.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 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?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and Walter P Reuther Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.9 miles in near I 96.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 148.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 140.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,000 ft632 ft
Total Climb
473 ft
Total Descent
486 ft
Highest Point
1,000 ft
~106.1 mi in
Elevation Range
368 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 Madison Heights, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 5 East: Port Huron along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 55m. Total distance: 148.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). 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 Madison Heights, 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 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; at 140.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Madison Heights, MI before heading back.
