How far is Birmingham, MI from Troy, MI?

The driving distance from Birmingham, MI to Troy, MI is about 225.4 miles (362.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m 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
225.44 mi
03h 39m
Flight
163.91 mi
263.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.91 mi
Kilometers
263.78 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.44 mi
Kilometers
362.81 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Wed, Sep 23, 4:46 PM EDT
Return by in Birmingham
Wed, Sep 23, 8:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Birmingham
2026-09-23T13:07
Arrive Troy
Wed, Sep 23, 4:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 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
9:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Birmingham
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
Midland
MI

The largest city in Midland County, Michigan.

From Birmingham
109.8 mi
01h 49m
To Troy
115.6 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph ENE
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and Troy.

  1. 1

    Start on Woodward Avenue

    147 m · 11 sec · Woodward Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Woodward Avenue

    5 mi · 8 min · Woodward Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto East Square Lake Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Square Lake Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    1.3 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    34.6 mi · 37 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw

    51.3 mi · 55 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West: Midland

    1046 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10: Clare

    38 mi · 38 min

  10. 10

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

    56.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on East Washington

    718 ft · 19 sec · East Washington

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South M 37

    1330 ft · 38 sec · South M 37

  13. 13

    Continue on Michigan Avenue

    3229 ft · 1 min · Michigan Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on South M 37

    5.2 mi · 7 min · South M 37

  15. 15

    Continue on North Woodbridge Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · North Woodbridge Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West 15 Mile Road

    2862 ft · 1 min · West 15 Mile Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North Bingham Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Bingham Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1368 ft · 38 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North Cleveland Drive

    3.6 mi · 9 min · North Cleveland Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on West 13 Mile Road

    5.1 mi · 12 min · West 13 Mile Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Dickinson Avenue

    41 m · 4 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Birmingham 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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 West
68.3 mi · 30%
I 75
51.3 mi · 23%
US 10
38 mi · 17%
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
34.6 mi · 15%
South M 37
5.42 mi · 2%
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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.5 mi
163.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midland
01h 49m from Birmingham
Leave By
9:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Birmingham and Sunny near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to Troy?

The road trip is about 225.4 miles (362.8 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?

Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.8 miles from Birmingham and 115.6 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.5 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 9:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.80 one way or $77.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Birmingham and Sunny near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Midland

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

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

BUS

Bay City, MI

29 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

32 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Owosso, MI

69 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

81 mi away
200 South Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Troy. Straight-line distance: 163.91 mi (263.78 km).

Birmingham

#1 Birmingham

City in Michigan

Population21,312
Coordinates42.5467000, -83.2113200
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: East Maple Road (-83.211324, 42.546779)
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 363 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.95 gal
30.11 L · about $38.80
Round trip
$77.61
15.9 gal · 60.22 L
Estimated CO2
70.7 kg one way
Round trip: 141.3 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.88 $38.80 $77.61
Mid-grade $5.49 $43.66 $87.32
Premium $6.09 $48.44 $96.88
Diesel $6.88 $54.70 $109.41

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Birmingham and Troy. The current time is 13:07:21.

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.