How far is Paradise, MI from Troy, MI?
The driving distance from Paradise, MI to Troy, MI is about 274.1 miles (441.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 204.9 miles (329.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Otsego County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paradise and Troy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paradise and Troy.
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Start on the route
24 m · 2 sec
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Continue straight
32.9 mi · 38 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street
124 m · 7 sec · Front Street
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Continue on M-123
22.2 mi · 26 min · M-123
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Take the ramp right
1913 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
101.8 mi · 1 hr 45 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 Paradise and Troy.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
M-123
Merge slight left
102 mi · 01h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Paradise 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 Paradise to Troy?
The road trip is about 274.1 miles (441.1 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?
Otsego Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.5 miles from Paradise and 137.6 miles from Troy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 204.9 miles (329.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.42 one way or $78.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Paradise and Rain Showers near Troy.
Stop Ideas Near Otsego 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 Otsego Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paradise and Troy. Straight-line distance: 204.95 mi (329.83 km).
#1 Paradise
Unincorporated community in Whitefish Township, Chippewa County, Michigan, USA
| Population | 5,176 |
| Coordinates | 46.6275200, -85.0375900 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| 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: 441 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
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 | $4.08 | $39.42 | $78.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.76 | $46.04 | $92.08 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $51.76 | $103.53 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $62.58 | $125.17 |
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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