How far is Kingsford, MI from Troy, MI?
The driving distance from Kingsford, MI to Troy, MI is about 399.4 miles (642.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.9 miles (279.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 30m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 45m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Township in Emmet County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kingsford and Troy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsford and Troy.
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Start on South Carpenter Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Carpenter Avenue
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Turn right onto West H Street
2316 ft · 1 min · West H Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Stephenson Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · South Stephenson Avenue
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Continue on US-2/US-141
5.2 mi · 6 min · US-2/US-141
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Continue on Murray Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Murray Road
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Turn straight onto Eighth Avenue
20.4 mi · 24 min · Eighth Avenue
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Continue straight
22 mi · 28 min
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Turn left onto North Lincoln Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Lincoln Road
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Continue on US-2/US-41/M-35
46 mi · 55 min · US-2/US-41/M-35
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Continue on West Lakeshore Drive
88.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min · West Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
2455 ft · 46 sec · US-2 West
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 127: Clare, Lansing
18.3 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 55 West: Cadillac
1808 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto West Lake City Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · West Lake City Road
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Continue on East Houghton Lake Road
17.9 mi · 25 min · East Houghton Lake Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
2727 ft · 46 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Lake Shore
1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore
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Continue on South Shore Drive
688 ft · 12 sec · South Shore Drive
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Continue on Lakeshore Drive
1149 ft · 19 sec · Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on South Morey Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · South Morey Road
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Turn right onto West Blue Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Blue Road
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Continue on Watergate Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Watergate Road
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Continue on East M-55 Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · East M-55 Highway
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Take the ramp left
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
26.5 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10
3043 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
16 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East Washington
718 ft · 19 sec · East Washington
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Turn left onto South M 37
1330 ft · 38 sec · South M 37
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Continue on Michigan Avenue
3229 ft · 1 min · Michigan Avenue
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Continue on South M 37
5.2 mi · 7 min · South M 37
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Continue on North Woodbridge Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · North Woodbridge Avenue
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Turn right onto West 15 Mile Road
2862 ft · 1 min · West 15 Mile Road
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Continue on North Bingham Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · North Bingham Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1368 ft · 38 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on North Cleveland Drive
3.6 mi · 9 min · North Cleveland Drive
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Continue on West 13 Mile Road
5.1 mi · 12 min · West 13 Mile Road
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Turn right onto North Dickinson Avenue
41 m · 4 sec · North Dickinson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Dickinson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingsford and Troy.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Kingsford and Sunny near Troy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kingsford to Troy?
The road trip is about 399.4 miles (642.7 km) and usually takes 06h 45m 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 201.3 miles from Kingsford and 198.1 miles from Troy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.9 miles (279.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 225.5 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 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 $53.13 one way or $106.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Kingsford and Troy, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kingsford and Sunny near Troy.
Stop Ideas Near Carp Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carp Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingsford and Troy. Straight-line distance: 173.88 mi (279.83 km).
#1 Kingsford
City in Dickinson County in the U.
| Population | 4,923 |
| Coordinates | 45.7949600, -88.0720700 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Troy
The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 83,589 |
| Coordinates | 43.7430700, -86.0192300 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 643 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $53.13 | $106.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $59.92 | $119.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $65.57 | $131.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $74.73 | $149.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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