How far is Denton, MI from Troy, MI?

The driving distance from Denton, MI to Troy, MI is about 217.2 miles (349.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m 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
217.15 mi
03h 38m
Flight
162.55 mi
261.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.55 mi
Kilometers
261.6 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.15 mi
Kilometers
349.47 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Wed, Sep 23, 5:41 PM EDT
Return by in Denton
Wed, Sep 23, 9:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Denton
2026-09-23T14:02
Arrive Troy
Wed, Sep 23, 5:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
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 Denton
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 Denton
107.1 mi
01h 49m
To Troy
110 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 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 Denton and Troy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Denton Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Denton Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ecorse Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ecorse Road

  3. 3

    Merge slight right onto US 12

    2 mi · 3 min · US 12

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23 North, I 94 BL: Ann Arbor

    1.5 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Brighton, Flint

    14.7 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 West: Lansing

    1893 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Lansing, Brighton, Spencer Road

    1555 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Lansing

    1463 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  14. 14

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

    53.7 mi · 58 min

  15. 15

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

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward M 37 North: Newaygo

    2102 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Alpine Avenue Northwest

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto M-37

    12.8 mi · 18 min · M-37

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Newaygo Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Newaygo Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Newaygo Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Newaygo Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Bailey Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Bailey Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Squires Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Squires Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Alger Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Alger Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West 128th Street

    2443 ft · 38 sec · West 128th Street

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Luce Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Luce Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on West 118th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West 118th Street

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Warner Avenue

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Warner Avenue

  28. 28

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

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Warner Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on South Stewart Avenue

    3134 ft · 1 min · South Stewart Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · East Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North Stone Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · North Stone Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto North Green Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto 4 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto North Comstock Avenue

    7.1 mi · 17 min · North Comstock Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  37. 37

    Continue on North Dickinson Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Dickinson Avenue

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Denton 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
38 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 West
117 mi · 54%
US 23 North
24.3 mi · 11%
M-37
12.8 mi · 6%
North Stone Road
7.72 mi · 4%
North Comstock Avenue
7.11 mi · 3%
Warner Avenue
5.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 96 West

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.6 mi
162.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
01h 49m from Denton
Leave By
9:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Denton and Sunny near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 217.2 miles (349.5 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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 107.1 miles from Denton and 110 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.6 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 $37.39 one way or $74.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Denton and 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 Denton and Troy. Straight-line distance: 162.55 mi (261.6 km).

Denton

#1 Denton

Township in Roscommon County, Michigan

Population5,424
Coordinates42.2578200, -83.5241000
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Denton Road (-83.524124, 42.257819)
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.66 gal
29.01 L · about $37.39
Round trip
$74.78
15.32 gal · 58.02 L
Estimated CO2
68.1 kg one way
Round trip: 136.1 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.88 $37.39 $74.78
Mid-grade $5.49 $42.07 $84.14
Premium $6.09 $46.67 $93.34
Diesel $6.88 $52.71 $105.42

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 Denton and Troy. The current time is 14:02:42.

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.