How far is Lansing, MI from Troy, MI?

The driving distance from Lansing, MI to Troy, MI is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
136.6 mi
02h 29m
Flight
101.5 mi
163.35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.5 mi
Kilometers
163.35 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.6 mi
Kilometers
219.83 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Tue, May 5, 7:06 AM EDT
Return by in Lansing
Tue, May 5, 9:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lansing
2026-05-05T04:36
Arrive Troy
Tue, May 5, 7:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lansing
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Northview
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Lansing
66.8 mi
01h 14m
To Troy
69.8 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WNW
Destination
53°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Townsend Street

    7 m · 6 sec · Townsend Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Allegan Street

    126 m · 16 sec · West Allegan Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    2269 ft · 1 min · South Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Saint Joseph Street

    1098 ft · 24 sec · West Saint Joseph Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 496 West

    2258 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ransom E Olds Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North, I 96 West: Flint, Grand Rapids

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

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

    53.7 mi · 58 min

  10. 10

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

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward M 37 North: Newaygo

    2102 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Alpine Avenue Northwest

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto M-37

    12.8 mi · 18 min · M-37

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Newaygo Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Newaygo Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Newaygo Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Newaygo Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bailey Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Bailey Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Squires Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Squires Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Alger Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Alger Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 128th Street

    2443 ft · 38 sec · West 128th Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Luce Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Luce Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on West 118th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West 118th Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Warner Avenue

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Warner Avenue

  23. 23

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

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Warner Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on South Stewart Avenue

    3134 ft · 1 min · South Stewart Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Stone Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · North Stone Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Green Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 4 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Comstock Avenue

    7.1 mi · 17 min · North Comstock Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  32. 32

    Continue on North Dickinson Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Dickinson Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 West
60.3 mi · 44%
M-37
12.8 mi · 9%
North Stone Road
7.72 mi · 6%
North Comstock Avenue
7.11 mi · 5%
Warner Avenue
5.93 mi · 4%
Alpine Avenue Northwest
5.13 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 96 West

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

53.7 mi · 00h 58m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
101.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northview
01h 14m from Lansing
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Lansing and 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 Lansing to Troy?

The road trip is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km) and usually takes 02h 29m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Northview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.8 miles from Lansing and 69.8 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.18 one way or $36.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lansing and Chance Rain Showers near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Northview

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Northview and the surrounding midpoint area.
Former City Hall Site
Scenic stop 4.1 mi away

Former City Hall Site

Grand Rapids , MI
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Historical landmark
Grand Rapids City Hall
Meeting point 4 mi away

Grand Rapids City Hall

Grand Rapids , MI
300 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Rating 4.0/5 17 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Northview.

BUS

Rockford, Michigan

9 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

12 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

40 mi away
130 North Ensley St.
RAIL

Holland station

50 mi away
171 Lincoln Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Troy. Straight-line distance: 101.5 mi (163.35 km).

Lansing

#1 Lansing

The capital of Michigan and the county seat of Ingham County.

Population112,640
Coordinates42.7325300, -84.5555300
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: West Allegan Street (-84.555529, 42.732588)
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.82 gal
18.25 L · about $18.18
Round trip
$36.35
9.64 gal · 36.5 L
Estimated CO2
42.8 kg one way
Round trip: 85.7 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.18 $36.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.50 $41.00
Premium $4.65 $22.43 $44.86
Diesel $5.30 $25.57 $51.13

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Lansing and Troy. The current time is 04:36:38.

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.