How far is Wolverine Lake, MI from Troy, MI?

The driving distance from Wolverine Lake, MI to Troy, MI is about 215 miles (346 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.2 miles (245 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
214.98 mi
03h 25m
Flight
152.25 mi
245.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.25 mi
Kilometers
245.02 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.98 mi
Kilometers
345.98 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Sun, Apr 19, 10:58 AM EDT
Return by in Wolverine Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 2:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wolverine Lake
2026-04-19T07:33
Arrive Troy
Sun, Apr 19, 10:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 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
10:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wolverine Lake
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lake Odessa
MI

City in Ionia County, Michigan, United States of America

From Wolverine Lake
99.4 mi
01h 42m
To Troy
115.6 mi
01h 42m

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
41°F
Sunday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wolverine Lake and Troy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wolverine Lake and Troy.

  1. 1

    Start on South Commerce Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Commerce Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Pontiac Trail

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Pontiac Trail

  3. 3

    Continue on Ladd Road

    661 ft · 19 sec · Ladd Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Pontiac Trail

    590 ft · 20 sec · South Pontiac Trail

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Park Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Park Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West 12 Mile Road

    2869 ft · 56 sec · West 12 Mile Road

  7. 7

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

    93 m · 16 sec · Beck Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 96 West: Lansing

    1449 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    14.3 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids

    53.7 mi · 58 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward M 37 North: Newaygo

    2102 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Alpine Avenue Northwest

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto M-37

    12.8 mi · 18 min · M-37

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Newaygo Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Newaygo Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Newaygo Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Newaygo Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bailey Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Bailey Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Squires Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Squires Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Alger Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Alger Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West 128th Street

    2443 ft · 38 sec · West 128th Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Luce Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Luce Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on West 118th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West 118th Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Warner Avenue

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Warner Avenue

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Warner Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Warner Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on South Stewart Avenue

    3134 ft · 1 min · South Stewart Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · East Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Stone Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · North Stone Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Green Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto 4 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North Comstock Avenue

    7.1 mi · 17 min · North Comstock Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  34. 34

    Continue on North Dickinson Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Dickinson Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
35 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 West
130 mi · 60%
M-37
12.8 mi · 6%
North Stone Road
7.72 mi · 4%
North Comstock Avenue
7.11 mi · 3%
Warner Avenue
5.93 mi · 3%
Alpine Avenue Northwest
5.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 96 West

Keep slight left

54.8 mi · 00h 59m

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.8 mi
152.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Odessa
01h 42m from Wolverine Lake
Leave By
10:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Wolverine Lake and Chance Snow Showers near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wolverine Lake to Troy?

The road trip is about 215 miles (346 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Lake Odessa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.4 miles from Wolverine Lake and 115.6 miles from Troy.

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 62.8 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 10:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.62 one way or $57.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake Odessa

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

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

RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

48 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

51 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

52 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

East Lansing station

53 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wolverine Lake and Troy. Straight-line distance: 152.25 mi (245.02 km).

Wolverine Lake

#1 Wolverine Lake

Community in Michigan, United States

Population4,745
Coordinates42.5567000, -83.4738300
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: South Commerce Road (-83.473852, 42.556676)
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 346 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.59 gal
28.72 L · about $28.62
Round trip
$57.24
15.18 gal · 57.44 L
Estimated CO2
67.5 kg one way
Round trip: 134.9 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.62 $57.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.28 $64.56
Premium $4.65 $35.32 $70.65
Diesel $5.30 $40.26 $80.51

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 Troy. The current time is 07:33:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.