How far is Grosse Pointe Woods, MI from Troy, MI?

The driving distance from Grosse Pointe Woods, MI to Troy, MI is about 232.4 miles (374 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.9 miles (291.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m 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
232.42 mi
03h 49m
Flight
180.87 mi
291.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.87 mi
Kilometers
291.08 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.42 mi
Kilometers
374.04 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Tue, Oct 20, 6:35 PM EDT
Return by in Grosse Pointe Woods
Tue, Oct 20, 10:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grosse Pointe Woods
2026-10-20T14:45
Arrive Troy
Tue, Oct 20, 6:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 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
9:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grosse Pointe Woods
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 Grosse Pointe Woods
114.7 mi
01h 54m
To Troy
117.7 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
65°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grosse Pointe Woods and Troy.

  1. 1

    Start on Vernier Road

    2791 ft · 1 min · Vernier Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harper Avenue

    25 m · 2 sec · Harper Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 94 East

    742 ft · 18 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    3 mi · 4 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 696 West: Lansing, 11 Mile Road

    1048 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 696 West: Lansing

    2734 ft · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    28.6 mi · 31 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  10. 10

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

    53.7 mi · 58 min

  11. 11

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

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward M 37 North: Newaygo

    2102 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Alpine Avenue Northwest

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto M-37

    12.8 mi · 18 min · M-37

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Newaygo Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Newaygo Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Newaygo Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Newaygo Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Bailey Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Bailey Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Squires Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Squires Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Alger Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Alger Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 128th Street

    2443 ft · 38 sec · West 128th Street

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Luce Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Luce Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on West 118th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West 118th Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Warner Avenue

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Warner Avenue

  24. 24

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

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Warner Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on South Stewart Avenue

    3134 ft · 1 min · South Stewart Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Stone Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · North Stone Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North Green Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto 4 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North Comstock Avenue

    7.1 mi · 17 min · North Comstock Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  33. 33

    Continue on North Dickinson Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · 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 Grosse Pointe Woods 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
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
101 mi · 44%
I 96 West
60.3 mi · 26%
M-37
12.8 mi · 6%
North Stone Road
7.72 mi · 3%
North Comstock Avenue
7.11 mi · 3%
Warner Avenue
5.93 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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.5 mi
180.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eagle
01h 54m from Grosse Pointe Woods
Leave By
9:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Grosse Pointe Woods 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 Grosse Pointe Woods to Troy?

The road trip is about 232.4 miles (374 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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 114.7 miles from Grosse Pointe Woods and 117.7 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 180.9 miles (291.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 9:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.84 one way or $73.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grosse Pointe Woods 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 Grosse Pointe Woods and Troy. Straight-line distance: 180.87 mi (291.08 km).

Grosse Pointe Woods

#1 Grosse Pointe Woods

City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America

Population15,225
Coordinates42.4436500, -82.9068600
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Vernier Road (-82.906848, 42.443669)
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 374 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.2 gal
31.05 L · about $36.84
Round trip
$73.69
16.4 gal · 62.1 L
Estimated CO2
72.9 kg one way
Round trip: 145.7 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.49 $36.84 $73.69
Mid-grade $5.11 $41.89 $83.77
Premium $5.72 $46.86 $93.73
Diesel $6.43 $52.68 $105.37

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 · Oct 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Grosse Pointe Woods and Troy. The current time is 14:45:26.

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.