How far is Wolf Lake, MI from Dearborn, MI?

The driving distance from Wolf Lake, MI to Dearborn, MI is about 192.9 miles (310.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
192.89 mi
03h 00m
Flight
162.08 mi
260.85 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.08 mi
Kilometers
260.85 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.89 mi
Kilometers
310.43 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dearborn
Wed, Apr 22, 11:39 PM EDT
Return by in Wolf Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wolf Lake
2026-04-22T20:39
Arrive Dearborn
Wed, Apr 22, 11:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wolf Lake
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Waverly
MI

City in Bremer County, Iowa, United States

From Wolf Lake
96.3 mi
01h 30m
To Dearborn
96.6 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wolf Lake and Dearborn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wolf Lake and Dearborn.

  1. 1

    Start on Circle Drive

    30 m · 6 sec · Circle Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Kensington Street

    1919 ft · 1 min · Kensington Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hall Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Hall Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Maple Island Road

    9.1 mi · 12 min · South Maple Island Road

  5. 5

    Continue on 112th Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · 112th Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1098 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward M 39

    3081 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Southfield Freeway

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Southfield Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward M 153

    625 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on South M 39 Service Drive

    1815 ft · 39 sec · South M 39 Service Drive

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Ford Road

    1082 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Ford Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Ford Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Schaefer Road

    2572 ft · 1 min · Schaefer Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Michigan Avenue

    24 m · 2 sec · Michigan Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wolf Lake and Dearborn.

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
112th Avenue
89.5 mi · 46%
I 96 East
66.9 mi · 35%
South Maple Island Road
9.06 mi · 5%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.93 mi · 5%
Southfield Freeway
8.17 mi · 4%
John C Lodge Freeway
4.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

112th Avenue

Merge slight left

86.1 mi · 01h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
162.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waverly
01h 30m from Wolf Lake
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wolf Lake and Sunny near Dearborn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wolf Lake to Dearborn?

The road trip is about 192.9 miles (310.4 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.3 miles from Wolf Lake and 96.6 miles from Dearborn.

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

The direct path is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.68 one way or $51.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wolf Lake and Sunny near Dearborn.

Stop Ideas Near Waverly

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

11 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

47 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

55 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

56 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wolf Lake and Dearborn. Straight-line distance: 162.08 mi (260.85 km).

Wolf Lake

#1 Wolf Lake

City in Becker County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population4,104
Coordinates43.2547400, -86.1097800
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Dearborn

#2 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Circle Drive (-86.109976, 43.254831)
End: Michigan Avenue (-83.176219, 42.322088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.81 gal
25.77 L · about $25.68
Round trip
$51.36
13.62 gal · 51.54 L
Estimated CO2
60.5 kg one way
Round trip: 121 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.68 $51.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.96 $57.93
Premium $4.65 $31.69 $63.39
Diesel $5.30 $36.12 $72.24

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wolf Lake and Dearborn. The current time is 20:39:03.

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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.