How far is Auburn Hills, MI from Troy, MI?

The driving distance from Auburn Hills, MI to Troy, MI is about 214.2 miles (344.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.1 miles (254.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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
214.26 mi
03h 26m
Flight
158.06 mi
254.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.06 mi
Kilometers
254.37 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.26 mi
Kilometers
344.82 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Thu, Oct 15, 5:03 PM EDT
Return by in Auburn Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 8:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn Hills
2026-10-15T13:36
Arrive Troy
Thu, Oct 15, 5:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 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
10:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn Hills
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
Sanford
MI

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

From Auburn Hills
104.3 mi
01h 43m
To Troy
110 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E
Destination
59°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn Hills and Troy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn Hills and Troy.

  1. 1

    Start on Shimmons Road

    1778 ft · 1 min · Shimmons Road

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout

    85 m · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Lapeer Road

    1598 ft · 30 sec · South Lapeer Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75: Flint, Detroit

    1.1 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    912 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    29.4 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw

    51.3 mi · 55 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West: Midland

    1046 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10: Clare

    38 mi · 38 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 WEST, TO M 115: Ludington, Cadillac

    56.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on East Washington

    718 ft · 19 sec · East Washington

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South M 37

    1330 ft · 38 sec · South M 37

  14. 14

    Continue on Michigan Avenue

    3229 ft · 1 min · Michigan Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on South M 37

    5.2 mi · 7 min · South M 37

  16. 16

    Continue on North Woodbridge Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · North Woodbridge Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 15 Mile Road

    2862 ft · 1 min · West 15 Mile Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North Bingham Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Bingham Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1368 ft · 38 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Cleveland Drive

    3.6 mi · 9 min · North Cleveland Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on West 13 Mile Road

    5.1 mi · 12 min · West 13 Mile Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Dickinson Avenue

    41 m · 4 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn Hills 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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 West
68.3 mi · 32%
I 75
52 mi · 24%
US 10
38 mi · 18%
I 75 North
29.6 mi · 14%
South M 37
5.42 mi · 3%
West 13 Mile Road
5.09 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 10 WEST

Take the exit slight right toward US 10 WEST, TO M 115: Ludington, Cadillac

56.8 mi · 01h 15m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.1 mi
158.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanford
01h 43m from Auburn Hills
Leave By
10:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain leaving Auburn Hills and Rain Showers near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Auburn Hills to Troy?

The road trip is about 214.2 miles (344.8 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Sanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.3 miles from Auburn Hills and 110 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 158.1 miles (254.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.73 one way or $69.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain around Auburn Hills and Rain Showers near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Sanford

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

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

BUS

Bay City, MI

41 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

45 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Owosso, MI

77 mi away
109 Comstock Street
BUS

Big Rapids, Michigan

89 mi away
14342 Northland Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn Hills and Troy. Straight-line distance: 158.06 mi (254.37 km).

Auburn Hills

#1 Auburn Hills

City in Oakland County, Michigan

Population24,880
Coordinates42.6875300, -83.2341000
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Shimmons Road (-83.234055, 42.68719)
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 345 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.56 gal
28.62 L · about $34.73
Round trip
$69.46
15.12 gal · 57.24 L
Estimated CO2
67.2 kg one way
Round trip: 134.4 kg / 296 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.59 $34.73 $69.46
Mid-grade $5.25 $39.66 $79.32
Premium $5.85 $44.19 $88.38
Diesel $6.48 $48.99 $97.98

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn Hills and Troy. The current time is 13:36:56.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.