Wyoming, MI to Walled Lake, MI is 129.6 miles and takes about 2h 30m via I 96, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive entirely within Michigan, connecting two points in the Midwest. The route is predominantly highway, making it a quick and efficient trip. With a recommended one-day drive, you can easily fit this into a weekend or even a weekday trip without needing an overnight stay. Expect a predictable and largely uninterrupted travel experience.
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
64.8 miles from Wyoming, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 16m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 96
115.5 mi
2h 3m
28th Street Southwest
8.5 mi
15m
West Road
1.5 mi
2m
West Park Drive
1.4 mi
2m
South Pontiac Trail
0.9 mi
2m
Wixom Road
0.7 mi
1m
Ladd Road
0.1 mi
<1m
East West Maple Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 115.5 mi, about 2h 3m
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 Walled Lake, 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
62 mi·1 hr 6 min·I 96
Toward I 96 East: DetroitUse the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Exit 159Toward Wixom RoadUse the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·13 sec
Toward Wixom Road North, Walled Lake, WixomUse the left lane.
8
Turn straight onto Wixom Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Wixom Road
9
Turn right onto West Road
1.5 mi·2 min·West Road
10
Turn left onto West Park Drive
1.4 mi·2 min·West Park Drive
11
At end of road, turn right onto South Pontiac Trail
0.1 mi·10 sec·South Pontiac Trail
12
Continue on Ladd Road
0.1 mi·17 sec·Ladd Road
13
Turn straight onto South Pontiac Trail
0.8 mi·2 min·South Pontiac Trail
14
Turn right onto East West Maple Road
110 ft·2 sec·East West Maple Road
15
Arrive at destination
East West Maple Road
Trip Plan
Since this trip is under 3 hours and primarily on the highway, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will get you to Walled Lake with plenty of the day left. The $20 fuel cost is an estimate, so keep an eye on your gauge, especially since you'll be on I 96 for over 100 miles. With only one recommended stop, you can choose to make it a quick one or skip it entirely if you prefer. Pay attention to the exit signs as you get closer to Walled Lake, as the transition from the highway to local roads can be swift.
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 64.8 miles from Wyoming, MI, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 115.5 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 29 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.8 miles or 1h 16m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Walled Lake, 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 129.6 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 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 115.5 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 124.8 — 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
7
124.5 mi into trip|~2h 20m in
Take the exit toward Wixom Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 159
Toward Wixom Road
8
124.8 mi into trip|~2h 21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Wixom Road North, Walled Lake, Wixom
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Wixom Road North, Walled Lake, Wixom
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.62 one way
$43.24 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg45 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.62
$23.59
$47.18
premium
$5.25
$26.80
$53.61
diesel
$6.28
$32.02
$64.04
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.9
0
$13.61
$6.22
Efficient EV
32.4
0
$11.34
$5.18
EV Truck/SUV
51.8
0
$18.14
$8.29
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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 19, 2026
Origin
Wyoming, MI
Night
in Wyoming on Thursday
Local time
9:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Sunny
SW 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Walled Lake, MI
Night
in Walled Lake on Thursday
Local time
9:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Sunny
WSW 5 mph0% chanceLive 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
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 30m 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 spend most of your time on I 96, which accounts for 89% of the route. This means you'll cover a longest stretch of 115.5 miles on the highway. The shift to surface roads happens near the end, with 28th Street Southwest and West Road making up the final miles. Given the high highway percentage, anticipate a steady pace with fewer interruptions until you reach the immediate vicinity of Walled Lake.
89% 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: 115.5 mi on I 96.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and 28th Street Southwest. 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 129.6 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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 30m. Total distance: 129.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 115.5 miles on I 96. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 10 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 Walled Lake, MI before heading back.
