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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ionia County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on North Dickinson Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · North Dickinson Avenue
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Continue on West 11 Mile Road
1.4 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Comstock Avenue
7.1 mi · 17 min · Comstock Avenue
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Turn left onto 4 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road
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Turn right onto North Green Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue
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Turn left onto Jefferson Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Jefferson Street
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Continue on North Stone Road
7.7 mi · 11 min · North Stone Road
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.6 km · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Stewart Avenue
3134 ft · 1 min · South Stewart Avenue
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Continue on South Warner Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Warner Avenue
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Continue on South Warner Avenue
5.9 mi · 8 min · South Warner Avenue
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Continue on West 118th Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West 118th Street
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Continue on Luce Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Luce Avenue
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Continue on West 128th Street
2443 ft · 40 sec · West 128th Street
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Turn right onto Alger Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Alger Avenue
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Continue on Squires Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Squires Road
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Turn left onto Bailey Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Bailey Road
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Turn right onto North Newaygo Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · North Newaygo Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Apple Avenue
50 m · 2 sec · Apple Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Apple Avenue
12.8 mi · 18 min · Apple Avenue
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Continue on Alpine Avenue Northwest
5.2 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest
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Take the exit left
1955 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
65.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
62.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wixom Road
1825 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Wixom Road North, Walled Lake, Wixom
535 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Wixom Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Wixom Road
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Turn right onto West Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Road
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Turn left onto West Park Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Park Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Pontiac Trail
552 ft · 11 sec · South Pontiac Trail
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Continue on Ladd Road
698 ft · 17 sec · Ladd Road
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Turn straight onto South Pontiac Trail
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Pontiac Trail
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Turn left onto South Commerce Road
1.2 mi · 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 Troy and Wolverine Lake.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saranac.
Rockford, Michigan
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Howard City, Michigan
East Lansing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Wolverine Lake. Straight-line distance: 152.25 mi (245.02 km).
#1 Troy
The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 83,589 |
| Coordinates | 43.7430700, -86.0192300 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| 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: 320 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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