How far is Farmington Hills, MI from Wolverine Lake, MI?

The driving distance from Farmington Hills, MI to Wolverine Lake, MI is about 9.9 miles (16 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.94 mi
00h 18m
Flight
6.97 mi
11.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.97 mi
Kilometers
11.22 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.94 mi
Kilometers
16 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wolverine Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 7:47 AM EDT
Return by in Farmington Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 8:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington Hills
2026-04-19T07:28
Arrive Wolverine Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 7:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Farmington Hills
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Novi
MI

City in Michigan, USA

From Farmington Hills
5 mi
00h 09m
To Wolverine Lake
5 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph WNW
Destination
45°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington Hills and Wolverine Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Farmington Hills and Wolverine Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on Farmington Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Farmington Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 12 Mile Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · West 12 Mile Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward M 5 North

    1 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Haggerty Connector

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Haggerty Connector

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left

    60 m · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Haggerty Connector

    622 ft · 14 sec · Haggerty Connector

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East West Maple Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · East West Maple Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Decker Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Decker Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Commerce Road

    143 m · 10 sec · South Commerce Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Commerce Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington Hills and Wolverine Lake.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
101 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 12 Mile Road
3.33 mi · 33%
Haggerty Connector
2.79 mi · 28%
Decker Road
1.36 mi · 14%
Farmington Road
0.92 mi · 9%
East West Maple Road
0.83 mi · 8%
M 5 North
0.63 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

West 12 Mile Road

Turn left onto West 12 Mile Road

3.33 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Novi
00h 09m from Farmington Hills
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Farmington Hills and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Wolverine Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Farmington Hills to Wolverine Lake?

The road trip is about 9.9 miles (16 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Novi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Farmington Hills and 5 miles from Wolverine Lake.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 7 miles (11.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.32 one way or $2.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Farmington Hills and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Wolverine Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Novi

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Novi, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Novi.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

23 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

24 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

24 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

27 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington Hills and Wolverine Lake. Straight-line distance: 6.97 mi (11.22 km).

Farmington Hills

#1 Farmington Hills

The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population80,017
Coordinates42.4853100, -83.3771600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Wolverine Lake

#2 Wolverine Lake

Community in Michigan, United States

Population4,745
Coordinates42.5567000, -83.4738300
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)
End: Wolverine Lake (-83.47383, 42.5567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.33 L · about $1.32
Round trip
$2.64
0.7 gal · 2.66 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.32 $2.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.49 $2.98
Premium $4.65 $1.63 $3.26
Diesel $5.30 $1.86 $3.71

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington Hills and Wolverine Lake. The current time is 07:28:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.