How far is Center Line, MI from Troy, MI?

Fastest route

Here are the directions from Center Line, Michigan, USA to Troy, Michigan, USA:

Directions

  • 🚗 Head east toward M-53 N/Van Dyke Ave.
  • 🚦 Turn left at the 1st cross street onto M-53 N/Van Dyke Ave.
  • 🏥 Pass by Planned Parenthood - Warren Health Center (on the right in 1.7 mi).
  • 🚧 Use the 2nd from the left lane to turn sharply left onto Van Dyke Ave.
  • ➡️ Turn right onto 16 Mile Rd/Metro Parkway.
  • 🏦 Pass by Flagstar Bank (on the right in 0.9 mi).
  • 🍔 Continue onto E Big Beaver Rd.
  • ➡️ Pass by McDonald's (on the right in 2.1 mi).
  • 🚦 Turn right onto Livernois Rd.

Tips & Suggestions

  • The total travel time is approximately 30 minutes (14.9 miles).
  • Be aware that there might be some traffic along the way.
  • Follow the road signs and use the appropriate lanes for turning.
  • Keep an eye out for landmarks such as Planned Parenthood - Warren Health Center, Flagstar Bank, and McDonald's as reference points during your journey.
  • Double-check the directions on a GPS or navigation app for real-time updates.
  • Drive safely and obey traffic rules during your trip.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
223.27 mi
03h 42m
Flight
174.11 mi
280.21 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.11 mi
Kilometers
280.21 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.27 mi
Kilometers
359.32 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Thu, Sep 17, 10:44 AM EDT
Return by in Center Line
Thu, Sep 17, 2:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Center Line
2026-09-17T07:01
Arrive Troy
Thu, Sep 17, 10:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 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
9:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Center Line
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
Portland
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Center Line
110.2 mi
01h 51m
To Troy
113.1 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NNE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Center Line and Troy.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Van Dyke Avenue

    2239 ft · 1 min · Van Dyke Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road

    93 m · 7 sec · East 11 Mile Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East 11 Mile Road

    1379 ft · 39 sec · East 11 Mile Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 696 West

    851 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    23 mi · 25 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  9. 9

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

    53.7 mi · 58 min

  10. 10

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

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward M 37 North: Newaygo

    2102 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Alpine Avenue Northwest

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto M-37

    12.8 mi · 18 min · M-37

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Newaygo Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Newaygo Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Newaygo Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Newaygo Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bailey Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Bailey Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Squires Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Squires Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Alger Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Alger Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 128th Street

    2443 ft · 38 sec · West 128th Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Luce Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Luce Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on West 118th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West 118th Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Warner Avenue

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Warner Avenue

  23. 23

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

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Warner Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on South Stewart Avenue

    3134 ft · 1 min · South Stewart Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Stone Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · North Stone Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Green Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 4 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Comstock Avenue

    7.1 mi · 17 min · North Comstock Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  32. 32

    Continue on North Dickinson Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Dickinson Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Center Line 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
33 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
95.7 mi · 43%
I 96 West
60.3 mi · 27%
M-37
12.8 mi · 6%
North Stone Road
7.72 mi · 3%
North Comstock Avenue
7.11 mi · 3%
Warner Avenue
5.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Walter P Reuther Freeway

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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.2 mi
174.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
01h 51m from Center Line
Leave By
9:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Center Line and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Center Line to Troy?

The road trip is about 223.3 miles (359.3 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.2 miles from Center Line and 113.1 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.2 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 9:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.95 one way or $69.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Center Line and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

37 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

60 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
BUS

Owosso, MI

61 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

64 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Center Line and Troy. Straight-line distance: 174.11 mi (280.21 km).

Center Line

#1 Center Line

City in Michigan, United States

Population8,090
Coordinates42.4850400, -83.0277000
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.027702, 42.48515)
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 359 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.88 gal
29.82 L · about $34.95
Round trip
$69.90
15.76 gal · 59.64 L
Estimated CO2
70 kg one way
Round trip: 140.1 kg / 309 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.44 $34.95 $69.90
Mid-grade $5.04 $39.73 $79.46
Premium $5.64 $44.42 $88.84
Diesel $6.26 $49.32 $98.64

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Center Line and Troy. The current time is 07:01:46.

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.