How far is Conway, MI from Troy, MI?

The driving distance from Conway, MI to Troy, MI is about 160 miles (257.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
159.98 mi
02h 53m
Flight
128.79 mi
207.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.79 mi
Kilometers
207.26 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.98 mi
Kilometers
257.47 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Thu, Apr 23, 4:10 AM EDT
Return by in Conway
Thu, Apr 23, 7:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-04-23T01:17
Arrive Troy
Thu, Apr 23, 4:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Conway
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Walton
MI

Human settlement in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, United States of America

From Conway
79.6 mi
01h 26m
To Troy
80.4 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Heydey Street

    75 m · 14 sec · Heydey Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Conway Road

    606 ft · 20 sec · West Conway Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Merritt Street

    2210 ft · 39 sec · Merritt Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North US-31 Highway

    4.2 mi · 7 min · North US-31 Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Bay View Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Bay View Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Sunset Boulevard

    2911 ft · 1 min · Sunset Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on East Mitchell Street

    2600 ft · 1 min · East Mitchell Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Spring Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Spring Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US-131

    5 mi · 7 min · US-131

  10. 10

    Continue on US 131 North

    13.3 mi · 18 min · US 131 North

  11. 11

    Continue on North US 131 Highway

    17.2 mi · 24 min · North US 131 Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Williams Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Williams Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Front Street

    3273 ft · 1 min · North Front Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South US 131 Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · South US 131 Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on US 131 Northeast

    8.7 mi · 12 min · US 131 Northeast

  16. 16

    Continue on North Cedar Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Cedar Street

  17. 17

    Continue on US 131 Southwest

    13.2 mi · 18 min · US 131 Southwest

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 131

    33 m · 6 sec · US 131

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto US 131

    4.9 mi · 7 min · US 131

  20. 20

    Continue on North US 131 Highway

    46.1 mi · 47 min · North US 131 Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10

    3043 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn right

    16 mi · 22 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on East Washington

    718 ft · 19 sec · East Washington

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South M 37

    1330 ft · 38 sec · South M 37

  25. 25

    Continue on Michigan Avenue

    3229 ft · 1 min · Michigan Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on South M 37

    5.2 mi · 7 min · South M 37

  27. 27

    Continue on North Woodbridge Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · North Woodbridge Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West 15 Mile Road

    2862 ft · 1 min · West 15 Mile Road

  29. 29

    Continue on North Bingham Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Bingham Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1368 ft · 38 sec · West Main Street

  31. 31

    Continue on North Cleveland Drive

    3.6 mi · 9 min · North Cleveland Drive

  32. 32

    Continue on West 13 Mile Road

    5.1 mi · 12 min · West 13 Mile Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto North Dickinson Avenue

    41 m · 4 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Conway 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
34 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North US 131 Highway
63.3 mi · 40%
US 131 North
13.3 mi · 8%
US 131 Southwest
13.2 mi · 8%
US 131 Northeast
8.69 mi · 5%
South M 37
5.42 mi · 3%
West 13 Mile Road
5.09 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North US 131 Highway

Continue on North US 131 Highway

46.1 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.2 mi
128.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walton
01h 26m from Conway
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Conway and Mostly Sunny near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160 miles (257.5 km) and usually takes 02h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Walton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.6 miles from Conway and 80.4 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.31 one way or $42.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Conway and Mostly Sunny near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Walton

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

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

BUS

Kingsley, Michigan

13 mi away
119 E. Main St.
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Manton, Michigan

13 mi away
Junction U.S. 131 & M-42
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Cadillac, Michigan

28 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.
BUS

Traverse City, Michigan

33 mi away
107 Hall Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Troy. Straight-line distance: 128.79 mi (207.26 km).

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#1 Conway

Census-designated place in Emmet County, Michigan

Population3,616
Coordinates45.4166800, -84.8669900
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Heydey Street (-84.867643, 45.416678)
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.65 gal
21.37 L · about $21.31
Round trip
$42.61
11.3 gal · 42.74 L
Estimated CO2
50.2 kg one way
Round trip: 100.4 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.31 $42.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.03 $48.06
Premium $4.65 $26.30 $52.59
Diesel $5.30 $29.97 $59.94

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Troy. The current time is 01:17:02.

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.