How far is Detroit, MI from Wolverine Lake, MI?
The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Wolverine Lake, MI is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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A city in Oakland County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Detroit and Wolverine Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Detroit and Wolverine Lake.
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Start on Cadillac Square
95 m · 15 sec · Cadillac Square
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Turn right onto Bates Street
75 m · 7 sec · Bates Street
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Turn right onto East Congress Street
649 ft · 38 sec · East Congress Street
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Turn left onto Griswold Street
635 ft · 26 sec · Griswold Street
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Turn right onto West Jefferson Avenue
1638 ft · 31 sec · West Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on John C Lodge Freeway
17.8 mi · 23 min · John C Lodge Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 696 West: Lansing
2310 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
2135 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on M 5 North
2945 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Haggerty Connector
4.4 mi · 6 min · Haggerty Connector
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Take the exit slight left
60 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Haggerty Connector
622 ft · 14 sec · Haggerty Connector
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Turn right onto East West Maple Road
1.3 km · 1 min · East West Maple Road
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Turn right onto Decker Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · Decker Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Commerce Road
143 m · 10 sec · South Commerce Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Commerce Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Detroit and Wolverine Lake.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
John C Lodge Freeway
Continue on John C Lodge Freeway
17.8 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Detroit and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Wolverine Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Detroit to Wolverine Lake?
The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Southfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Detroit and 16.6 miles from Wolverine Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Detroit and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Wolverine Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Southfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southfield.
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Troy Transit Center
Detroit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Wolverine Lake. Straight-line distance: 26.81 mi (43.14 km).
#1 Detroit
The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area.
| Population | 665,369 |
| Coordinates | 42.3314300, -83.0457500 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wolverine Lake
Community in Michigan, United States
| Population | 4,745 |
| Coordinates | 42.5567000, -83.4738300 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wolverine Lake (-83.47383, 42.5567)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.98 | $9.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.45 | $10.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.21 | $12.41 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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