How far is Flat Rock, MI from Troy, MI?

The driving distance from Flat Rock, MI to Troy, MI is about 233.9 miles (376.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.8 miles (287.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m 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
233.9 mi
03h 55m
Flight
178.83 mi
287.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.83 mi
Kilometers
287.8 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.9 mi
Kilometers
376.43 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Thu, Apr 23, 7:19 AM EDT
Return by in Flat Rock
Thu, Apr 23, 11:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flat Rock
2026-04-23T03:23
Arrive Troy
Thu, Apr 23, 7:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 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
9:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flat Rock
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
Eagle
MI

Human settlement in Clinton County, Michigan, United States of America

From Flat Rock
115.5 mi
01h 57m
To Troy
118.4 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 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 Flat Rock and Troy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flat Rock and Troy.

  1. 1

    Start on Seneca Street

    117 m · 19 sec · Seneca Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Huron River Drive

    101 m · 20 sec · East Huron River Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Telegraph Road

    1007 ft · 28 sec · Telegraph Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Will Carleton Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Will Carleton Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 275 North: Flint

    2245 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    38.9 mi · 42 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    8.6 mi · 9 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 Flat Rock 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
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 North
103 mi · 44%
I 96 West
60.3 mi · 26%
M-37
12.8 mi · 5%
North Stone Road
7.72 mi · 3%
North Comstock Avenue
7.11 mi · 3%
Warner Avenue
5.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 275 North

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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.1 mi
178.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eagle
01h 57m from Flat Rock
Leave By
9:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Flat Rock 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 Flat Rock to Troy?

The road trip is about 233.9 miles (376.4 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Eagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.5 miles from Flat Rock and 118.4 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 178.8 miles (287.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.1 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 9:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.11 one way or $62.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Eagle

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

26 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

55 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Albion station

62 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

64 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flat Rock and Troy. Straight-line distance: 178.83 mi (287.8 km).

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#1 Flat Rock

City in Michigan, United States

Population9,914
Coordinates42.0964300, -83.2918700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Seneca Street (-83.291884, 42.09644)
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 376 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.25 gal
31.24 L · about $31.11
Round trip
$62.22
16.5 gal · 62.48 L
Estimated CO2
73.3 kg one way
Round trip: 146.6 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.11 $62.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.09 $70.17
Premium $4.65 $38.40 $76.79
Diesel $5.30 $43.76 $87.52

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 Flat Rock and Troy. The current time is 03:23:52.

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.