How far is Ironwood, MI from Troy, MI?

The driving distance from Ironwood, MI to Troy, MI is about 512.8 miles (825.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 275.8 miles (443.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
512.84 mi
08h 51m
Flight
275.8 mi
443.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
275.8 mi
Kilometers
443.85 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
512.84 mi
Kilometers
825.34 km
Drive Time
08h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Fri, Apr 17, 1:44 PM EDT
Return by in Ironwood
Fri, Apr 17, 9:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ironwood
2026-04-17T03:53
Arrive Troy
Fri, Apr 17, 12:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
08h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:51 PM to 5:21 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ironwood
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Curtis
MI

Unincorporated community in Portage Township, Mackinac County, Michigan, USA

From Ironwood
257.6 mi
04h 25m
To Troy
255.3 mi
04h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
71°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Lowell Street

    30 m · 10 sec · North Lowell Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Ayer Street

    141 m · 26 sec · East Ayer Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Suffolk Street

    145 m · 10 sec · North Suffolk Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Frederick Street

    139 m · 8 sec · East Frederick Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Douglas Boulevard

    2244 ft · 42 sec · Douglas Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Cloverland Drive

    11.5 mi · 15 min · West Cloverland Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Smith Street

    618 ft · 29 sec · Smith Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right

    78.3 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    40.1 mi · 52 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Palms Avenue

    29 m · 6 sec · Palms Avenue

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Palms Avenue

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Palms Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US-41/M-28

    35 m · 7 sec · US-41/M-28

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto US-41/M-28

    2883 ft · 45 sec · US-41/M-28

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US-41/M-28

    31 m · 6 sec · US-41/M-28

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto US-41/M-28

    1.6 mi · 2 min · US-41/M-28

  18. 18

    Continue on Marquette Bypass

    1 mi · 1 min · Marquette Bypass

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Marquette Bypass

    33 m · 6 sec · Marquette Bypass

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Marquette Bypass

    882 ft · 15 sec · Marquette Bypass

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Marquette Bypass

    33 m · 1 sec · Marquette Bypass

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Marquette Bypass

    2760 ft · 52 sec · Marquette Bypass

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    125 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto South Front Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Front Street

  25. 25

    Continue on US-41/M-28

    1.6 mi · 3 min · US-41/M-28

  26. 26

    Turn left onto M-28

    35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28

  27. 27

    Continue on West Munising Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Munising Avenue

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Cedar Street

    838 ft · 23 sec · Cedar Street

  29. 29

    Continue on M-28

    35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28

  30. 30

    Turn sharp right

    17.3 mi · 21 min

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on US 127: Clare, Lansing

    18.3 mi · 18 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward M 55 West: Cadillac

    1808 ft · 46 sec

  36. 36

    Turn right onto West Lake City Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Lake City Road

  37. 37

    Continue on East Houghton Lake Road

    17.9 mi · 25 min · East Houghton Lake Road

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2727 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  39. 39

    Continue on Lake Shore

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore

  40. 40

    Continue on South Shore Drive

    688 ft · 12 sec · South Shore Drive

  41. 41

    Continue on Lakeshore Drive

    1149 ft · 19 sec · Lakeshore Drive

  42. 42

    Continue on South Morey Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · South Morey Road

  43. 43

    Turn right onto West Blue Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Blue Road

  44. 44

    Continue on Watergate Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Watergate Road

  45. 45

    Continue on East M-55 Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East M-55 Highway

  46. 46

    Take the ramp left

    1 km · 1 min

  47. 47

    Merge slight left

    26.5 mi · 26 min

  48. 48

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10

    3043 ft · 1 min

  49. 49

    Turn right

    16 mi · 22 min

  50. 50

    Keep slight left to continue on East Washington

    718 ft · 19 sec · East Washington

  51. 51

    Turn left onto South M 37

    1330 ft · 38 sec · South M 37

  52. 52

    Continue on Michigan Avenue

    3229 ft · 1 min · Michigan Avenue

  53. 53

    Continue on South M 37

    5.2 mi · 7 min · South M 37

  54. 54

    Continue on North Woodbridge Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · North Woodbridge Avenue

  55. 55

    Turn right onto West 15 Mile Road

    2862 ft · 1 min · West 15 Mile Road

  56. 56

    Continue on North Bingham Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Bingham Avenue

  57. 57

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1368 ft · 38 sec · West Main Street

  58. 58

    Continue on North Cleveland Drive

    3.6 mi · 9 min · North Cleveland Drive

  59. 59

    Continue on West 13 Mile Road

    5.1 mi · 12 min · West 13 Mile Road

  60. 60

    Turn right onto North Dickinson Avenue

    41 m · 4 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

  61. 61

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ironwood and Troy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
61 steps
32 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
21
3 merges, 18 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
94.4 mi · 18%
M-28
70.9 mi · 14%
East M-55 Highway
29.1 mi · 6%
US 127
18.3 mi · 4%
East Houghton Lake Road
17.9 mi · 3%
West Cloverland Drive
11.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

94.1 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 51m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+237 mi
275.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Curtis
04h 25m from Ironwood
Leave By
6:18 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ironwood 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 Ironwood to Troy?

The road trip is about 512.8 miles (825.3 km) and usually takes 08h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Curtis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 257.6 miles from Ironwood and 255.3 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 275.8 miles (443.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 237 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $68.26 one way or $136.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 160.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ironwood and Troy, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ironwood and Partly Sunny near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Curtis

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

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

BUS

St. Ignace, Michigan

87 mi away
448 North State St.
BUS

Mackinaw City, Michigan

92 mi away
102 South Huron Ave.
BUS

Pellston, Michigan

104 mi away
110 North US Highway 131
BUS

Charlevoix, MI

106 mi away
103 Bridge Park Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ironwood and Troy. Straight-line distance: 275.8 mi (443.85 km).

Ironwood

#1 Ironwood

City in Michigan, United States

Population4,814
Coordinates46.4546700, -90.1710100
Altitude459
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: North Lowell Street (-90.170966, 46.454696)
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 825 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.1 gal
68.5 L · about $68.26
Round trip
$136.51
36.2 gal · 137 L
Estimated CO2
160.9 kg one way
Round trip: 321.7 kg / 709 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $68.26 $136.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $76.98 $153.96
Premium $4.65 $84.24 $168.47
Diesel $5.30 $96.00 $192.00

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Ironwood, MI and Troy, MI. The current time in Ironwood is 03:53:27, although it is 04:53:27 in Troy.

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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.