How far is Plymouth, MI from Troy, MI?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MI to Troy, MI is about 228.2 miles (367.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.8 miles (257.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m 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
228.2 mi
03h 33m
Flight
159.8 mi
257.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.8 mi
Kilometers
257.18 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.2 mi
Kilometers
367.26 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Sat, Apr 18, 9:02 AM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Sat, Apr 18, 12:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-18T05:28
Arrive Troy
Sat, Apr 18, 9:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 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
9:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
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 Plymouth
101.8 mi
01h 46m
To Troy
126.3 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Penniman Avenue

    122 m · 16 sec · Penniman Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    111 m · 17 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Ann Arbor Trail

    2978 ft · 2 min · West Ann Arbor Trail

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Sheldon Road

    1223 ft · 31 sec · South Sheldon Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Territorial Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Territorial Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Beck Road

    8 mi · 14 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 Plymouth 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
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 West
130 mi · 57%
M-37
12.8 mi · 6%
Beck Road
8 mi · 4%
North Stone Road
7.72 mi · 3%
North Comstock Avenue
7.11 mi · 3%
Warner Avenue
5.93 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 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.4 mi
159.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
01h 46m from Plymouth
Leave By
9:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plymouth and Showers And Thunderstorms near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Troy?

The road trip is about 228.2 miles (367.3 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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 101.8 miles from Plymouth and 126.3 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 159.8 miles (257.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.4 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 9:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.36 one way or $60.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Plymouth and Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Plymouth and Troy. Straight-line distance: 159.8 mi (257.18 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Plymouth

City in Wayne County, in the U.

Population8,905
Coordinates42.3714300, -83.4702100
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Penniman Avenue (-83.470115, 42.371501)
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 367 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.05 gal
30.48 L · about $30.36
Round trip
$60.71
16.1 gal · 60.96 L
Estimated CO2
71.5 kg one way
Round trip: 143.1 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.36 $60.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.24 $68.47
Premium $4.65 $37.46 $74.93
Diesel $5.30 $42.70 $85.39

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Troy. The current time is 05:28:24.

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.