How far is Northville, MI from Troy, MI?

The driving distance from Northville, MI to Troy, MI is about 201.8 miles (324.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
201.81 mi
03h 30m
Flight
156.8 mi
252.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.8 mi
Kilometers
252.35 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.81 mi
Kilometers
324.78 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Fri, Oct 16, 2:06 AM EDT
Return by in Northville
Fri, Oct 16, 5:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northville
2026-10-15T22:36
Arrive Troy
Fri, Oct 16, 2:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 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
10:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northville
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
Lake Odessa
MI

City in Ionia County, Michigan, United States of America

From Northville
99.4 mi
01h 45m
To Troy
102.4 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph ESE
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 Northville and Troy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Center Street

    8 m · 5 sec · North Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    121 m · 20 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Wing Street

    734 ft · 35 sec · North Wing Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Randolph Street

    2580 ft · 2 min · Randolph Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 8 Mile Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West 8 Mile Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Beck Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Beck Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 96 West

    1748 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    14.3 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  10. 10

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

    53.7 mi · 58 min

  11. 11

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

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward M 37 North: Newaygo

    2102 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Alpine Avenue Northwest

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto M-37

    12.8 mi · 18 min · M-37

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Newaygo Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Newaygo Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Newaygo Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Newaygo Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Bailey Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Bailey Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Squires Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Squires Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Alger Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Alger Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 128th Street

    2443 ft · 38 sec · West 128th Street

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Luce Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Luce Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on West 118th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West 118th Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Warner Avenue

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Warner Avenue

  24. 24

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

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Warner Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on South Stewart Avenue

    3134 ft · 1 min · South Stewart Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Stone Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · North Stone Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North Green Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto 4 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North Comstock Avenue

    7.1 mi · 17 min · North Comstock Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  33. 33

    Continue on North Dickinson Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Dickinson Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Northville 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
34 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 West
130 mi · 64%
M-37
12.8 mi · 6%
North Stone Road
7.72 mi · 4%
North Comstock Avenue
7.11 mi · 4%
Warner Avenue
5.93 mi · 3%
Alpine Avenue Northwest
5.13 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 96 West

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45 mi
156.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Odessa
01h 45m from Northville
Leave By
10:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Northville 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 Northville to Troy?

The road trip is about 201.8 miles (324.8 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Lake Odessa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.4 miles from Northville and 102.4 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 10:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.71 one way or $65.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Northville and Rain Showers near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Odessa

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

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

RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

48 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

51 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

52 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

East Lansing station

53 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northville and Troy. Straight-line distance: 156.8 mi (252.35 km).

Northville

#1 Northville

City in Michigan

Population29,359
Coordinates42.4311500, -83.4832700
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: North Center Street (-83.48323, 42.431173)
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 325 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.12 gal
26.96 L · about $32.71
Round trip
$65.42
14.24 gal · 53.92 L
Estimated CO2
63.3 kg one way
Round trip: 126.6 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.59 $32.71 $65.42
Mid-grade $5.25 $37.35 $74.70
Premium $5.85 $41.62 $83.23
Diesel $6.48 $46.14 $92.28

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 Northville and Troy. The current time is 22:36:27.

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.