The City of Wayland is located off of U.S. 131 at exit 64 in the northeastern corner of Allegan County, Michigan. This growing community is approximately 30 minutes south of the City of Grand Rapids, 40 Minutes north of the City of Kalamazoo and 45 minutes east of Lake Michigan.
Wayland was established in 1868 and was largely a farming and lumber community. Approximately 4079 people currently reside in the City of Wayland.
Mid-western destinations and their respective distances to the City of Wayland are:
| City |
Distance (in miles) |
| Chicago |
168 |
| Cleveland |
287 |
| Detroit |
147 |
| Indianapolis |
241
|
| Lansing |
71 |
| Mackinac Island |
250 |
| Traverse City |
162 |