How far is Troy, MI from Wolverine Lake, MI?

The driving distance from Troy, MI to Wolverine Lake, MI is about 198.8 miles (320 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.2 miles (245 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
198.85 mi
04h 13m
Flight
152.25 mi
245.02 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.25 mi
Kilometers
245.02 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.85 mi
Kilometers
320.02 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wolverine Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 12:54 PM EDT
Return by in Troy
Sun, Apr 19, 5:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troy
2026-04-19T08:40
Arrive Wolverine Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 12:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Troy
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Saranac
MI

City in Ionia County, Michigan, United States of America

From Troy
99.3 mi
02h 06m
To Wolverine Lake
99.5 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Sunday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 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 Troy and Wolverine Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Troy and Wolverine Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on North Dickinson Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Dickinson Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on West 11 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Comstock Avenue

    7.1 mi · 17 min · Comstock Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 4 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Green Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Stone Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · North Stone Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Stewart Avenue

    3134 ft · 1 min · South Stewart Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on South Warner Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Warner Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on South Warner Avenue

    5.9 mi · 8 min · South Warner Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on West 118th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West 118th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Luce Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Luce Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on West 128th Street

    2443 ft · 40 sec · West 128th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Alger Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Alger Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Squires Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Squires Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Bailey Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Bailey Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Newaygo Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · North Newaygo Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Apple Avenue

    50 m · 2 sec · Apple Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Apple Avenue

    12.8 mi · 18 min · Apple Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Alpine Avenue Northwest

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  22. 22

    Take the exit left

    1955 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight right

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    62.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Wixom Road

    1825 ft · 45 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Wixom Road North, Walled Lake, Wixom

    535 ft · 13 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Wixom Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Wixom Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West Park Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Park Drive

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Pontiac Trail

    552 ft · 11 sec · South Pontiac Trail

  31. 31

    Continue on Ladd Road

    698 ft · 17 sec · Ladd Road

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto South Pontiac Trail

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Pontiac Trail

  33. 33

    Turn left onto South Commerce Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Commerce Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Commerce Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
34 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alpine Avenue Northwest
71.3 mi · 36%
I 96 East
62.5 mi · 31%
Apple Avenue
12.8 mi · 6%
South Warner Avenue
8.21 mi · 4%
North Stone Road
7.72 mi · 4%
Comstock Avenue
7.11 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Alpine Avenue Northwest

Merge slight right

65.7 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.6 mi
152.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saranac
02h 06m from Troy
Leave By
8:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Troy 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 Troy to Wolverine Lake?

The road trip is about 198.8 miles (320 km) and usually takes 04h 13m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saranac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.3 miles from Troy and 99.5 miles from Wolverine Lake.

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

The direct path is about 152.2 miles (245 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.47 one way or $52.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saranac

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saranac, 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 Saranac.

BUS

Rockford, Michigan

35 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

38 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

56 mi away
130 North Ensley St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

63 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Wolverine Lake. Straight-line distance: 152.25 mi (245.02 km).

Troy

#1 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Wolverine Lake

#2 Wolverine Lake

Community in Michigan, United States

Population4,745
Coordinates42.5567000, -83.4738300
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Troy (-86.01923, 43.74307)
End: Wolverine Lake (-83.47383, 42.5567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 320 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.02 gal
26.56 L · about $26.47
Round trip
$52.94
14.04 gal · 53.12 L
Estimated CO2
62.4 kg one way
Round trip: 124.8 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.47 $52.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.86 $59.71
Premium $4.65 $32.67 $65.34
Diesel $5.30 $37.23 $74.47

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 Troy and Wolverine Lake. The current time is 08:40:36.

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.