How far is Wolverine Lake, MI from Farmington Hills, MI?
The driving distance from Wolverine Lake, MI to Farmington Hills, MI is about 10 miles (16.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Michigan, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wolverine Lake and Farmington Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wolverine Lake and Farmington Hills.
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Start on South Commerce Road
143 m · 14 sec · South Commerce Road
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Turn left onto Decker Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · Decker Road
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Turn left onto East West Maple Road
1.3 km · 1 min · East West Maple Road
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Turn right onto Haggerty Connector
2.4 mi · 3 min · Haggerty Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward 12 Mile Road
1199 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 12 Mile Road
2936 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 12 Mile Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · West 12 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Farmington Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Farmington Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Farmington Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wolverine Lake and Farmington Hills.
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.
West 12 Mile Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto West 12 Mile Road
3.62 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Wolverine 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 Wolverine Lake to Farmington Hills?
The road trip is about 10 miles (16.1 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Novi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Wolverine Lake and 5 miles from Farmington Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7 miles (11.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.32 one way or $2.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 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 Farmington Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Novi
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 Novi.
Pontiac Transportation Center
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Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wolverine Lake and Farmington Hills. Straight-line distance: 6.97 mi (11.22 km).
#1 Wolverine Lake
Community in Michigan, United States
| Population | 4,745 |
| Coordinates | 42.5567000, -83.4738300 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Farmington Hills
The second most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 80,017 |
| Coordinates | 42.4853100, -83.3771600 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Farmington Hills (-83.37716, 42.48531)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.86 | $3.71 |
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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