How far is Wolverine Lake, MI from Ann Arbor, MI?

The driving distance from Wolverine Lake, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.72 mi
00h 38m
Flight
23.61 mi
38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.61 mi
Kilometers
38 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.72 mi
Kilometers
55.87 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Sun, Apr 19, 6:58 AM EDT
Return by in Wolverine Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 7:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wolverine Lake
2026-04-19T06:19
Arrive Ann Arbor
Sun, Apr 19, 6:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wolverine Lake
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Plymouth
MI

City in Wayne County, in the U.

From Wolverine Lake
17 mi
00h 19m
To Ann Arbor
17.7 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph WNW
Destination
46°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 Wolverine Lake and Ann Arbor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wolverine Lake and Ann Arbor.

  1. 1

    Start on South Commerce Road

    143 m · 14 sec · South Commerce Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Decker Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Decker Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East West Maple Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · East West Maple Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Haggerty Connector

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Haggerty Connector

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward 12 Mile Road

    1199 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Lansing

    1.4 km · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 96 West

    880 ft · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 696 East, M 5 East, I 96 East: Detroit

    1355 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Haggerty Connector

    1189 ft · 14 sec · Haggerty Connector

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275 South: Detroit, Toledo

    1460 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward M 14: Ann Arbor

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    16.5 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit right toward US 23 BUS: Downtown Ann Arbor

    1.5 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    1969 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    36 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on North State Street

    3204 ft · 1 min · North State Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M 14
18.9 mi · 54%
I 96 East
6.8 mi · 20%
Haggerty Connector
2.65 mi · 8%
Decker Road
1.36 mi · 4%
I 96 West
1.02 mi · 3%
US 23 BUS
0.91 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

M 14

Merge slight left

16.5 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
23.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
00h 19m from Wolverine Lake
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Wolverine Lake and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Ann Arbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wolverine Lake to Ann Arbor?

The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Wolverine Lake and 17.7 miles from Ann Arbor.

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

The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.64 one way or $9.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

20 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

23 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

24 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

30 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wolverine Lake and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 23.61 mi (38 km).

Wolverine Lake

#1 Wolverine Lake

Community in Michigan, United States

Population4,745
Coordinates42.5567000, -83.4738300
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Ann Arbor

#2 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

Population119,280
Coordinates42.2775600, -83.7408800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: South Commerce Road (-83.473852, 42.556676)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.64 L · about $4.64
Round trip
$9.28
2.46 gal · 9.28 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.64 $9.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.23 $10.46
Premium $4.65 $5.72 $11.45
Diesel $5.30 $6.52 $13.05

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 Wolverine Lake and Ann Arbor. The current time is 06:19:09.

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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.