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

The driving distance from Wolf Lake, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 175 miles (281.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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
175.06 mi
03h 16m
Flight
148.23 mi
238.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.23 mi
Kilometers
238.55 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.06 mi
Kilometers
281.73 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 8:19 AM EDT
Return by in Wolf Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 11:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wolf Lake
2026-04-19T05:02
Arrive Farmington Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 8:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wolf Lake
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
Eagle
MI

Human settlement in Clinton County, Michigan, United States of America

From Wolf Lake
87.4 mi
01h 38m
To Farmington Hills
87.7 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph WNW
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Hills

    2442 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Orchard Lake Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Farmington Road

    135 m · 9 sec · Farmington Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
112th Avenue
89.5 mi · 51%
I 96 East
66.9 mi · 38%
South Maple Island Road
9.06 mi · 5%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
5.39 mi · 3%
Hall Road
2.12 mi · 1%
West 11 Mile Road
0.99 mi · 1%
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 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
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
148.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eagle
01h 38m from Wolf Lake
Leave By
10:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 175 miles (281.7 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Eagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.4 miles from Wolf Lake and 87.7 miles from Farmington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.30 one way or $46.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Eagle

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

26 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

55 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Albion station

62 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

64 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wolf Lake and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 148.23 mi (238.55 km).

Wolf Lake

#1 Wolf Lake

City in Becker County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population4,104
Coordinates43.2547400, -86.1097800
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Farmington Hills

#2 Farmington Hills

The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population80,017
Coordinates42.4853100, -83.3771600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Wolf Lake (-86.10978, 43.25474)
End: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.18 gal
23.38 L · about $23.30
Round trip
$46.61
12.36 gal · 46.76 L
Estimated CO2
54.9 kg one way
Round trip: 109.8 kg / 242 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.30 $46.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.28 $52.57
Premium $4.65 $28.76 $57.52
Diesel $5.30 $32.78 $65.56

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 Wolf Lake and Farmington Hills. The current time is 05:02:02.

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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.