Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
11.7 mi
19 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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Wilder Center, MI
Eduard Perez
Wyoming, MI to Wilder Center, MI is 11.7 miles and takes about 16 minutes via US 131 and I-96, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, straightforward trip stays within Michigan, moving you from one part of the Midwest to another. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or as part of a larger travel plan. You'll spend most of your time on well-established highways, making for an efficient and predictable drive.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 131 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| I 96 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Burton Street Southwest | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Burlingame Avenue Southwest | 1 mi | 1m |
| Walker Avenue Northwest | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 4 Mile Road Northwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Wyoming, MI and Wilder Center, MI.
Start on Burlingame Avenue Southwest
Turn right onto Burton Street Southwest
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 131
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 96
Take the exit
Turn right onto Walker Avenue Northwest
Turn left onto 4 Mile Road Northwest
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 10.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Burton Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward US 131 North: Grand Rapids
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto US 131
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 96, M 37: Muskegon, Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Walker Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.95 one way
$3.90 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.62 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| premium | $5.25 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Night in Wyoming on Thursday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Clear
Destination
Night in Wilder Center on Thursday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 is mostly highway, with 63% of the 11.7 miles on US 131 and I-96. You'll encounter a fairly dense exit environment on these main roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 5.7 miles on US 131. The route concludes on Burton Street Southwest, shifting you from highway cruising to more typical surface road conditions.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 131 and I 96. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Burton Street Southwest.
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 10 decision points packed into just 11.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Burton Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (US 131): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
191 ft
Total Descent
99 ft
Highest Point
795 ft
~10 mi in
Elevation Range
177 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Wyoming, MI and Wilder Center, MI, road signs point toward M 37: Muskegon and Lansing.
M 37: Muskegon
Lansing
Founded 1959
Wyoming is a city southwest of Grand Rapids in West Michigan.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 11.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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