How far is Highland Park, MI from Troy, MI?

The driving distance from Highland Park, MI to Troy, MI is about 234.1 miles (376.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174 miles (280.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
234.14 mi
03h 35m
Flight
174.03 mi
280.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.03 mi
Kilometers
280.08 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.14 mi
Kilometers
376.81 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Sat, Nov 7, 7:05 PM EST
Return by in Highland Park
Sat, Nov 7, 10:41 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highland Park
2026-11-07T15:29
Arrive Troy
Sat, Nov 7, 7:05 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EST

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

Leave by
9:48 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Highland Park
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
Portland
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Highland Park
108.9 mi
01h 47m
To Troy
125.2 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 12 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Highland Park and Troy.

  1. 1

    Start on Gerald Street

    14 m · 9 sec · Gerald Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Woodward Avenue

    729 ft · 29 sec · Woodward Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Davison Service Road

    81 m · 7 sec · Davison Service Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward M 8 West

    1501 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Davison Freeway

    2020 ft · 31 sec · Davison Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward M 10 North: Lansing

    1467 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

    11.6 mi · 15 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 696 West: Lansing

    2310 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  12. 12

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

    53.7 mi · 58 min

  13. 13

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

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward M 37 North: Newaygo

    2102 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Alpine Avenue Northwest

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto M-37

    12.8 mi · 18 min · M-37

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Newaygo Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Newaygo Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Newaygo Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Newaygo Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bailey Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Bailey Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Squires Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Squires Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Alger Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Alger Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West 128th Street

    2443 ft · 38 sec · West 128th Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Luce Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Luce Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on West 118th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West 118th Street

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Warner Avenue

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Warner Avenue

  26. 26

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

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Warner Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on South Stewart Avenue

    3134 ft · 1 min · South Stewart Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · East Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North Stone Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · North Stone Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North Green Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto 4 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto North Comstock Avenue

    7.1 mi · 17 min · North Comstock Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  35. 35

    Continue on North Dickinson Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Dickinson Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland Park 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
36 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
81 mi · 35%
I 96 West
60.3 mi · 26%
M-37
12.8 mi · 5%
John C Lodge Freeway
11.6 mi · 5%
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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.1 mi
174 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
01h 47m from Highland Park
Leave By
9:48 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Highland Park and Partly Sunny near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Highland Park to Troy?

The road trip is about 234.1 miles (376.8 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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 108.9 miles from Highland Park and 125.2 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 174 miles (280.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.29 one way or $70.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Highland Park and Partly 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 Highland Park and Troy. Straight-line distance: 174.03 mi (280.08 km).

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#1 Highland Park

Highland Park is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.4055900, -83.0968700
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Gerald Street (-83.096859, 42.405561)
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 377 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
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
8.26 gal
31.28 L · about $35.29
Round trip
$70.59
16.52 gal · 62.56 L
Estimated CO2
73.4 kg one way
Round trip: 146.8 kg / 324 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.27 $35.29 $70.59
Mid-grade $4.96 $41.00 $82.01
Premium $5.56 $45.91 $91.82
Diesel $6.58 $54.35 $108.70

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 Highland Park and Troy. The current time is 15:29:11.

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.