How far is Flint, MI from Wolverine Lake, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to Wolverine Lake, MI is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Oakland County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Wolverine Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Wolverine Lake.
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Start on the route
28 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
102 m · 30 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Fifth Street
1262 ft · 30 sec · East Fifth Street
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Take the ramp right
1704 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto UAW Freeway
6.7 mi · 7 min · UAW Freeway
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Merge slight right
17.6 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Waterford, Oakland County International Airport, Dixie Highway
1331 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Dixie Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto White Lake Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · White Lake Road
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Continue on Nelsey Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Nelsey Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Maceday Lake Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Maceday Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Williams Lake Road
5 mi · 8 min · Williams Lake Road
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Turn right onto Cooley Lake Road
1337 ft · 35 sec · Cooley Lake Road
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Turn left onto Union Lake Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Union Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Richardson Road
1069 ft · 30 sec · Richardson Road
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Turn left onto Martin Road
2592 ft · 49 sec · Martin Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Oakley Park Road
9 m · 1 sec · East Oakley Park Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Oakley Park Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Oakley Park Road
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Turn left onto South Commerce Road
1.4 km · 2 min · 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 Flint and Wolverine Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
UAW Freeway
Merge slight right
17.6 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Flint 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 Flint to Wolverine Lake?
The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Flint and 20.3 miles from Wolverine Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Flint and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Wolverine Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Springfield
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 Springfield.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Flint station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Wolverine Lake. Straight-line distance: 33.31 mi (53.6 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| 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: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.39 | $10.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.08 | $12.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.66 | $13.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.58 | $15.17 |
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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