How far is Taylor, MI from Troy, MI?

The driving distance from Taylor, MI to Troy, MI is about 228.5 miles (367.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
228.53 mi
03h 48m
Flight
173.42 mi
279.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.42 mi
Kilometers
279.1 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.53 mi
Kilometers
367.78 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Tue, May 5, 8:24 AM EDT
Return by in Taylor
Tue, May 5, 12:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylor
2026-05-05T04:36
Arrive Troy
Tue, May 5, 8:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 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
9:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taylor
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 Taylor
112.8 mi
01h 54m
To Troy
115.7 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph WSW
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 Taylor and Troy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wick Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wick Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Beech Daly Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Beech Daly Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ecorse Road

    2533 ft · 49 sec · Ecorse Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Chicago

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275: Toledo, Flint

    1531 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 North: Flint

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    29.2 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    8.6 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  11. 11

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

    53.7 mi · 58 min

  12. 12

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

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward M 37 North: Newaygo

    2102 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Alpine Avenue Northwest

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto M-37

    12.8 mi · 18 min · M-37

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Newaygo Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Newaygo Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Newaygo Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Newaygo Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bailey Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Bailey Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Squires Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Squires Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Alger Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Alger Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West 128th Street

    2443 ft · 38 sec · West 128th Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Luce Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Luce Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on West 118th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West 118th Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Warner Avenue

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Warner Avenue

  25. 25

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

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Warner Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on South Stewart Avenue

    3134 ft · 1 min · South Stewart Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · East Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Stone Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · North Stone Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Green Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto 4 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North Comstock Avenue

    7.1 mi · 17 min · North Comstock Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  34. 34

    Continue on North Dickinson Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Dickinson Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylor 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
35 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 North
93.4 mi · 41%
I 96 West
60.3 mi · 26%
M-37
12.8 mi · 6%
North Stone Road
7.72 mi · 3%
North Comstock Avenue
7.11 mi · 3%
Warner Avenue
5.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 275 North

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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.1 mi
173.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
01h 54m from Taylor
Leave By
9:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Taylor 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 Taylor to Troy?

The road trip is about 228.5 miles (367.8 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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 112.8 miles from Taylor and 115.7 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.1 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 9:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.43 one way or $60.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Taylor and Chance Rain Showers 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 Taylor and Troy. Straight-line distance: 173.42 mi (279.1 km).

Taylor

#1 Taylor

The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.

Population60,576
Coordinates42.2408700, -83.2696500
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Wick Road (-83.269659, 42.240964)
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 368 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 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.07 gal
30.53 L · about $30.43
Round trip
$60.86
16.14 gal · 61.06 L
Estimated CO2
71.7 kg one way
Round trip: 143.4 kg / 316 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.43 $60.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.32 $68.64
Premium $4.65 $37.56 $75.12
Diesel $5.30 $42.80 $85.61

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 Taylor and Troy. The current time is 04:36:38.

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.