How far is Madison Heights, MI from Troy, MI?

The driving distance from Madison Heights, MI to Troy, MI is about 232.6 miles (374.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
232.59 mi
03h 42m
Flight
170.71 mi
274.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.71 mi
Kilometers
274.73 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.59 mi
Kilometers
374.32 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Thu, Oct 15, 6:18 PM EDT
Return by in Madison Heights
Thu, Oct 15, 10:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison Heights
2026-10-15T14:36
Arrive Troy
Thu, Oct 15, 6:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madison Heights
9:00 PM EDT
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 Madison Heights
107.9 mi
01h 51m
To Troy
124.8 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph ENE
Destination
59°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Madison Heights and Troy.

  1. 1

    Start on West Cowan Avenue

    7 m · 3 sec · West Cowan Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto John R Road

    858 ft · 25 sec · John R Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Lincoln Avenue

    2497 ft · 2 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Stephenson Highway

    1819 ft · 39 sec · South Stephenson Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on South Stephenson Highway

    613 ft · 13 sec · South Stephenson Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on East 10 Mile Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 10 Mile Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 696 West

    1328 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    17.2 mi · 19 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  11. 11

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

    53.7 mi · 58 min

  12. 12

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

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward M 37 North: Newaygo

    2102 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Alpine Avenue Northwest

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto M-37

    12.8 mi · 18 min · M-37

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Newaygo Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Newaygo Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Newaygo Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Newaygo Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bailey Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Bailey Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Squires Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Squires Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Alger Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Alger Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West 128th Street

    2443 ft · 38 sec · West 128th Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Luce Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Luce Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on West 118th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West 118th Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Warner Avenue

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Warner Avenue

  25. 25

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

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Warner Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on South Stewart Avenue

    3134 ft · 1 min · South Stewart Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · East Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Stone Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · North Stone Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Green Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto 4 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North Comstock Avenue

    7.1 mi · 17 min · North Comstock Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  34. 34

    Continue on North Dickinson Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Dickinson Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison Heights 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
35 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
89.9 mi · 39%
I 96 West
60.3 mi · 26%
M-37
12.8 mi · 6%
North Stone Road
7.72 mi · 3%
North Comstock Avenue
7.11 mi · 3%
Warner Avenue
5.93 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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.9 mi
170.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
01h 51m from Madison Heights
Leave By
9:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Madison Heights and Rain Showers near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Madison Heights to Troy?

The road trip is about 232.6 miles (374.3 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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 107.9 miles from Madison Heights and 124.8 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.72 one way or $75.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Madison Heights and Rain Showers 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 Madison Heights and Troy. Straight-line distance: 170.71 mi (274.73 km).

Madison Heights

#1 Madison Heights

City in Oakland County, Michigan, USA

Population29,633
Coordinates42.4858700, -83.1052000
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: West Cowan Avenue (-83.105197, 42.485833)
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 374 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.21 gal
31.07 L · about $37.72
Round trip
$75.43
16.42 gal · 62.14 L
Estimated CO2
73 kg one way
Round trip: 145.9 kg / 322 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.59 $37.72 $75.43
Mid-grade $5.25 $43.07 $86.14
Premium $5.85 $47.99 $95.97
Diesel $6.48 $53.20 $106.40

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison Heights and Troy. The current time is 14:36:24.

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.