How far is Robinson, MI from Troy, MI?

The driving distance from Robinson, MI to Troy, MI is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.63 mi
01h 30m
Flight
52.36 mi
84.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.36 mi
Kilometers
84.27 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.63 mi
Kilometers
126.55 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Tue, Oct 13, 4:22 PM EDT
Return by in Robinson
Tue, Oct 13, 5:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Robinson
2026-10-13T14:51
Arrive Troy
Tue, Oct 13, 4:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Robinson
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
Holton
MI

Township of Michigan

From Robinson
28.7 mi
00h 45m
To Troy
49.9 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph WSW
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Buchanan Street

    36 m · 9 sec · Buchanan Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 120th Avenue

    1 mi · 1 min · 120th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lincoln Street

    1683 ft · 30 sec · Lincoln Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto M-231

    5.1 mi · 6 min · M-231

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Cleveland Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 112th Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · 112th Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on South Maple Island Road

    22 mi · 30 min · South Maple Island Road

  8. 8

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

    6.9 mi · 9 min · North Maple Island Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Maple Island Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Maple Island Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Division Street

    2852 ft · 1 min · Division Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East South Avenue

    1322 ft · 30 sec · East South Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on South Street

    1365 ft · 24 sec · South Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West 1 Mile Road

    2639 ft · 46 sec · West 1 Mile Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Dickinson Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · North Dickinson Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 4 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Comstock Avenue

    7.1 mi · 17 min · North Comstock Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North Dickinson Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Dickinson Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Robinson 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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Maple Island Road
22 mi · 28%
North Comstock Avenue
7.11 mi · 9%
North Maple Island Road
6.86 mi · 9%
North Dickinson Avenue
5.11 mi · 6%
M-231
5.05 mi · 6%
112th Avenue
3.02 mi · 4%
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
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
52.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holton
00h 45m from Robinson
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Robinson and Partly Sunny near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Holton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.7 miles from Robinson and 49.9 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.90 one way or $25.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Robinson and Partly Sunny near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Holton

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

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

BUS

Howard City, Michigan

49 mi away
130 North Ensley St.
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

53 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
BUS

Big Rapids, Michigan

58 mi away
14342 Northland Dr.
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

60 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Robinson and Troy. Straight-line distance: 52.36 mi (84.27 km).

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#1 Robinson

Township in Ottawa County, Michigan

Population6,539
Coordinates42.9866900, -86.0842100
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Buchanan Street (-86.08421, 42.986696)
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.5 L · about $12.90
Round trip
$25.79
5.54 gal · 21 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.66 $12.90 $25.79
Mid-grade $5.30 $14.67 $29.34
Premium $5.88 $16.30 $32.59
Diesel $6.49 $17.97 $35.95

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Robinson and Troy. The current time is 14:51:52.

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.