How far is Dearborn, MI from Troy, MI?

The driving distance from Dearborn, MI to Troy, MI is about 224.6 miles (361.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m 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
224.57 mi
03h 46m
Flight
173.92 mi
279.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.92 mi
Kilometers
279.89 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.57 mi
Kilometers
361.41 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Tue, May 5, 8:22 AM EDT
Return by in Dearborn
Tue, May 5, 12:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dearborn
2026-05-05T04:36
Arrive Troy
Tue, May 5, 8:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 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
9:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dearborn
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
Portland
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Dearborn
110.5 mi
01h 53m
To Troy
114 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph W
Destination
53°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Michigan Avenue

    24 m · 7 sec · Michigan Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Schaefer Road

    2572 ft · 1 min · Schaefer Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ford Road

    159 m · 11 sec · Ford Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Ford Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Ford Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    1987 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto North M 39 Service Drive

    107 m · 8 sec · North M 39 Service Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward M 39 North

    146 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Southfield Freeway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Southfield Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on M 10 North: Lansing

    2572 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 696 West: Lansing

    2310 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  15. 15

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

    53.7 mi · 58 min

  16. 16

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

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward M 37 North: Newaygo

    2102 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Alpine Avenue Northwest

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto M-37

    12.8 mi · 18 min · M-37

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Newaygo Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Newaygo Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Newaygo Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Newaygo Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Bailey Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Bailey Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Squires Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Squires Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Alger Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Alger Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West 128th Street

    2443 ft · 38 sec · West 128th Street

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Luce Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Luce Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on West 118th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West 118th Street

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Warner Avenue

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Warner Avenue

  29. 29

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

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Warner Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on South Stewart Avenue

    3134 ft · 1 min · South Stewart Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · East Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North Stone Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · North Stone Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto North Green Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto 4 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road

  36. 36

    Turn right onto North Comstock Avenue

    7.1 mi · 17 min · North Comstock Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  38. 38

    Continue on North Dickinson Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Dickinson Avenue

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dearborn 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
39 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
81 mi · 36%
I 96 West
60.3 mi · 27%
M-37
12.8 mi · 6%
Southfield Freeway
8.52 mi · 4%
North Stone Road
7.72 mi · 3%
North Comstock Avenue
7.11 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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.7 mi
173.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
01h 53m from Dearborn
Leave By
9:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dearborn and Chance Rain Showers near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 224.6 miles (361.4 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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 110.5 miles from Dearborn and 114 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.7 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 9:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.90 one way or $59.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Dearborn and Chance Rain Showers 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 Dearborn and Troy. Straight-line distance: 173.92 mi (279.89 km).

Dearborn

#1 Dearborn

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population93,367
Coordinates42.3222600, -83.1763100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Michigan Avenue (-83.176219, 42.322088)
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 361 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.93 gal
30 L · about $29.90
Round trip
$59.81
15.86 gal · 60 L
Estimated CO2
70.5 kg one way
Round trip: 140.9 kg / 311 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.90 $59.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.73 $67.45
Premium $4.65 $36.91 $73.81
Diesel $5.30 $42.06 $84.12

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Dearborn and Troy. The current time is 04:36:38.

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.