How far is Paw Paw, MI from Troy, MI?

The driving distance from Paw Paw, MI to Troy, MI is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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
117.81 mi
02h 23m
Flight
105.58 mi
169.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.58 mi
Kilometers
169.92 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.81 mi
Kilometers
189.59 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Tue, May 5, 1:50 PM EDT
Return by in Paw Paw
Tue, May 5, 4:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paw Paw
2026-05-05T11:26
Arrive Troy
Tue, May 5, 1:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paw Paw
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
Robinson
MI

Township in Ottawa County, Michigan

From Paw Paw
57.8 mi
01h 11m
To Troy
60 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW
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 Paw Paw and Troy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kalamazoo Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Kalamazoo Street

  2. 2

    Continue on M-40

    13.8 mi · 20 min · M-40

  3. 3

    Continue on 33rd Street

    2 mi · 3 min · 33rd Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Grant Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Grant Road

  5. 5

    Continue on 32nd Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · 32nd Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Jenner Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · Jenner Drive

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Canal Street

    58 m · 2 sec · North Canal Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto North Canal Street

    50 m · 2 sec · North Canal Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North Cedar Street

    563 ft · 15 sec · North Cedar Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Cutler Street

    879 ft · 11 sec · Cutler Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Western Avenue

    2608 ft · 34 sec · Western Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Lincoln Road

    18.8 mi · 26 min · Lincoln Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Waverly Road

    3.4 mi · 7 min · South Waverly Road

  14. 14

    Continue on 120th Avenue

    12.1 mi · 17 min · 120th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Lake Michigan Drive

    1565 ft · 28 sec · Lake Michigan Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto M-231

    7.1 mi · 8 min · M-231

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Cleveland Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 112th Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · 112th Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on South Maple Island Road

    22 mi · 30 min · South Maple Island Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Maple Island Road

    6.9 mi · 9 min · North Maple Island Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Maple Island Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Maple Island Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Division Street

    2852 ft · 1 min · Division Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East South Avenue

    1322 ft · 30 sec · East South Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on South Street

    1365 ft · 24 sec · South Street

  25. 25

    Continue on West 1 Mile Road

    2639 ft · 46 sec · West 1 Mile Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Dickinson Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · North Dickinson Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 4 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Comstock Avenue

    7.1 mi · 17 min · North Comstock Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  30. 30

    Continue on North Dickinson Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Dickinson Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Maple Island Road
22 mi · 19%
Lincoln Road
18.8 mi · 16%
M-40
13.8 mi · 12%
120th Avenue
12.1 mi · 10%
North Comstock Avenue
7.11 mi · 6%
M-231
7.05 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

South Maple Island Road

Continue on South Maple Island Road

22 mi · 00h 30m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
105.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Robinson
01h 11m from Paw Paw
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Paw Paw 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 Paw Paw to Troy?

The road trip is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Robinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Paw Paw and 60 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.69 one way or $31.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Robinson

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

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

RAIL

Holland station

22 mi away
171 Lincoln Ave.
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

33 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

45 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

67 mi away
130 North Ensley St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paw Paw and Troy. Straight-line distance: 105.58 mi (169.92 km).

Paw Paw

#1 Paw Paw

Village in Michigan

Population3,519
Coordinates42.2178200, -85.8911200
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Kalamazoo Street (-85.890921, 42.217805)
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.74 L · about $15.69
Round trip
$31.37
8.32 gal · 31.48 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.69 $31.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.69 $35.38
Premium $4.65 $19.36 $38.72
Diesel $5.30 $22.06 $44.13

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 Paw Paw and Troy. The current time is 11:26:34.

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.