How far is Ishpeming, MI from Troy, MI?

The driving distance from Ishpeming, MI to Troy, MI is about 386 miles (621.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206 miles (331.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
386.02 mi
06h 20m
Flight
206 mi
331.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206 mi
Kilometers
331.53 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
386.02 mi
Kilometers
621.24 km
Drive Time
06h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Mon, May 4, 11:28 AM EDT
Return by in Ishpeming
Mon, May 4, 5:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ishpeming
2026-05-04T05:08
Arrive Troy
Mon, May 4, 11:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:21 PM to 1:51 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
11:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ishpeming
8:00 PM EDT
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
Carp Lake
MI

Township in Emmet County, Michigan

From Ishpeming
191.7 mi
03h 10m
To Troy
194.4 mi
03h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
68°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 1st Street

    5 m · 3 sec · South 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Division Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Division Street

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Silver Street

    1638 ft · 35 sec · Silver Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Jackson Street

    638 ft · 15 sec · Jackson Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Pioneer Avenue

    153 m · 15 sec · South Pioneer Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Rail Street

    1945 ft · 33 sec · Rail Street

  8. 8

    Continue on County Road 480

    12.5 mi · 19 min · County Road 480

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Cherry Creek Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Cherry Creek Road

  10. 10

    Continue on M-28

    35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28

  11. 11

    Continue on West Munising Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Munising Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Cedar Street

    838 ft · 23 sec · Cedar Street

  13. 13

    Continue on M-28

    35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28

  14. 14

    Turn sharp right

    17.3 mi · 21 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  16. 16

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

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  18. 18

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

    18.3 mi · 18 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward M 55 West: Cadillac

    1808 ft · 46 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Lake City Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Lake City Road

  21. 21

    Continue on East Houghton Lake Road

    17.9 mi · 25 min · East Houghton Lake Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2727 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Lake Shore

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore

  24. 24

    Continue on South Shore Drive

    688 ft · 12 sec · South Shore Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on Lakeshore Drive

    1149 ft · 19 sec · Lakeshore Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on South Morey Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · South Morey Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Blue Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Blue Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Watergate Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Watergate Road

  29. 29

    Continue on East M-55 Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East M-55 Highway

  30. 30

    Take the ramp left

    1 km · 1 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    26.5 mi · 26 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10

    3043 ft · 1 min

  33. 33

    Turn right

    16 mi · 22 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on East Washington

    718 ft · 19 sec · East Washington

  35. 35

    Turn left onto South M 37

    1330 ft · 38 sec · South M 37

  36. 36

    Continue on Michigan Avenue

    3229 ft · 1 min · Michigan Avenue

  37. 37

    Continue on South M 37

    5.2 mi · 7 min · South M 37

  38. 38

    Continue on North Woodbridge Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · North Woodbridge Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn right onto West 15 Mile Road

    2862 ft · 1 min · West 15 Mile Road

  40. 40

    Continue on North Bingham Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Bingham Avenue

  41. 41

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1368 ft · 38 sec · West Main Street

  42. 42

    Continue on North Cleveland Drive

    3.6 mi · 9 min · North Cleveland Drive

  43. 43

    Continue on West 13 Mile Road

    5.1 mi · 12 min · West 13 Mile Road

  44. 44

    Turn right onto North Dickinson Avenue

    41 m · 4 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ishpeming 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
45 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
94.4 mi · 24%
M-28
70.9 mi · 18%
East M-55 Highway
29.1 mi · 8%
US 127
18.3 mi · 5%
East Houghton Lake Road
17.9 mi · 5%
County Road 480
12.5 mi · 3%
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
06h 20m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+180 mi
206 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carp Lake
03h 10m from Ishpeming
Leave By
11:18 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Ishpeming and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ishpeming to Troy?

The road trip is about 386 miles (621.2 km) and usually takes 06h 20m 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?

Carp Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 191.7 miles from Ishpeming and 194.4 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 206 miles (331.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 180 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 EDT. 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 $51.36 one way or $102.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ishpeming and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Carp Lake

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

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

BUS

Mackinaw City, Michigan

10 mi away
102 South Huron Ave.
BUS

Pellston, Michigan

17 mi away
110 North US Highway 131
BUS

St. Ignace, Michigan

19 mi away
448 North State St.
BUS

Cheboygan, MI

23 mi away
309 East State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ishpeming and Troy. Straight-line distance: 206 mi (331.53 km).

Ishpeming

#1 Ishpeming

City in Marquette County, Michigan, United States of America

Population3,498
Coordinates46.4885500, -87.6676400
Altitude429
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: South 1st Street (-87.667693, 46.488551)
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 621 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.62 gal
51.56 L · about $51.36
Round trip
$102.72
27.24 gal · 103.12 L
Estimated CO2
121 kg one way
Round trip: 242.1 kg / 534 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $51.36 $102.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $57.93 $115.85
Premium $4.65 $63.39 $126.77
Diesel $5.30 $72.24 $144.48

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Ishpeming and Troy. The current time is 05:08:06.

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.