How far is Grosse Ile, MI from Troy, MI?

The driving distance from Grosse Ile, MI to Troy, MI is about 240.5 miles (387.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.2 miles (294.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
240.5 mi
04h 14m
Flight
183.24 mi
294.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.24 mi
Kilometers
294.89 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.5 mi
Kilometers
387.05 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Sun, Nov 8, 1:53 AM EST
Return by in Grosse Ile
Sun, Nov 8, 6:07 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grosse Ile
2026-11-07T21:38
Arrive Troy
Sun, Nov 8, 1:53 AM EST
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:30 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grosse Ile
9:00 PM EST
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 Grosse Ile
118.6 mi
02h 07m
To Troy
121.9 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
36°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 8:00 PM EST
Wind
6 to 12 mph WSW
Destination
33°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 PM EST
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grosse Ile and Troy.

  1. 1

    Start on Mathias Drive

    63 m · 11 sec · Mathias Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mathias Drive

    116 m · 22 sec · Mathias Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Macomb Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Macomb Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Meridian Road

    1429 ft · 39 sec · Meridian Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Grosse Ile Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Grosse Ile Parkway

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Jefferson Avenue

    125 m · 14 sec · West Jefferson Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Van Horn Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Van Horn Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Inkster Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Inkster Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Sibley Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Sibley Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 275 North: Flint

    2643 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    33.9 mi · 36 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    8.6 mi · 9 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 Grosse Ile 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
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 North
97.7 mi · 41%
I 96 West
60.3 mi · 25%
M-37
12.8 mi · 5%
North Stone Road
7.72 mi · 3%
North Comstock Avenue
7.11 mi · 3%
Van Horn Road
6.12 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
04h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.3 mi
183.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eagle
02h 07m from Grosse Ile
Leave By
8:30 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Grosse Ile and Partly Cloudy near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grosse Ile to Troy?

The road trip is about 240.5 miles (387.1 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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 118.6 miles from Grosse Ile and 121.9 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 183.2 miles (294.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:30 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.28 one way or $72.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Grosse Ile and Partly Cloudy 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 Grosse Ile and Troy. Straight-line distance: 183.24 mi (294.89 km).

Grosse Ile

#1 Grosse Ile

Census-designated place in Wayne County, Michigan

Population10,100
Coordinates42.1292100, -83.1443700
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Mathias Drive (-83.144372, 42.129171)
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.49 gal
32.13 L · about $36.28
Round trip
$72.56
16.98 gal · 64.26 L
Estimated CO2
75.5 kg one way
Round trip: 150.9 kg / 333 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.27 $36.28 $72.56
Mid-grade $4.96 $42.14 $84.29
Premium $5.56 $47.19 $94.37
Diesel $6.58 $55.86 $111.73

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Grosse Ile and Troy. The current time is 21:38:21.

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.