How far is Troy, MI from Atlas, MI?

The driving distance from Troy, MI to Atlas, MI is about 186.3 miles (299.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.7 miles (220 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m 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
186.33 mi
03h 57m
Flight
136.7 mi
219.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.7 mi
Kilometers
219.99 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.33 mi
Kilometers
299.87 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlas
Thu, Apr 16, 3:03 AM EDT
Return by in Troy
Thu, Apr 16, 7:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troy
2026-04-15T23:06
Arrive Atlas
Thu, Apr 16, 3:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 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
9:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Troy
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
Coleman
MI

City in Midland County, Michigan, United States

From Troy
93 mi
01h 58m
To Atlas
93.3 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SSW
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Dickinson Avenue

    41 m · 9 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 13 Mile Road

    5.1 mi · 12 min · West 13 Mile Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Cleveland Drive West

    3.6 mi · 9 min · Cleveland Drive West

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    1368 ft · 43 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Bingham Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Bingham Avenue

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    615 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on West 15 Mile Road

    2246 ft · 1 min · West 15 Mile Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Woodbridge Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · North Woodbridge Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on South M 37

    5.2 mi · 7 min · South M 37

  10. 10

    Continue on Michigan Avenue

    3229 ft · 1 min · Michigan Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on South M 37

    1330 ft · 40 sec · South M 37

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Washington

    59.9 mi · 1 hr 19 min · East Washington

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City

    46.1 mi · 46 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw

    2040 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    36.3 mi · 39 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward M 54

    3113 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Dort Highway

    63 m · 3 sec · South Dort Highway

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto South Dort Highway

    1752 ft · 30 sec · South Dort Highway

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Dort Highway

    52 m · 3 sec · South Dort Highway

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto South Dort Highway

    2849 ft · 48 sec · South Dort Highway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Grand Blanc Road

    654 ft · 18 sec · East Grand Blanc Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Grand Blanc Road

    27 m · 2 sec · East Grand Blanc Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto East Grand Blanc Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Grand Blanc Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Saginaw Street

    1682 ft · 45 sec · South Saginaw Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Perry Road

    4.9 mi · 10 min · Perry Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Gale Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Gale Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gale Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Washington
59.9 mi · 32%
I 75 South
52.3 mi · 28%
US 10 EAST
46.1 mi · 25%
South M 37
5.42 mi · 3%
West 13 Mile Road
5.09 mi · 3%
Perry Road
4.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East Washington

Turn right onto East Washington

59.9 mi · 01h 19m

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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.6 mi
136.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coleman
01h 58m from Troy
Leave By
9:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Troy and Showers And Thunderstorms near Atlas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 186.3 miles (299.9 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

Coleman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93 miles from Troy and 93.3 miles from Atlas.

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

The direct path is about 136.7 miles (220 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.6 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 9:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.81 one way or $49.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Troy and Showers And Thunderstorms near Atlas.

Stop Ideas Near Coleman

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

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

BUS

Bay City, MI

59 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

64 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Big Rapids, Michigan

72 mi away
14342 Northland Dr.
BUS

Reed City, Michigan

75 mi away
US 10 & 220th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Atlas. Straight-line distance: 136.7 mi (219.99 km).

Troy

#1 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
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#2 Atlas

Township in Genesee County, Michigan

Population7,851
Coordinates42.9378100, -83.5343900
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Troy (-86.01923, 43.74307)
End: Atlas (-83.53439, 42.93781)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 300 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.58 gal
24.89 L · about $24.81
Round trip
$49.63
13.16 gal · 49.78 L
Estimated CO2
58.5 kg one way
Round trip: 117 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.81 $49.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.98 $55.97
Premium $4.65 $30.62 $61.25
Diesel $5.30 $34.90 $69.80

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Troy and Atlas. The current time is 23:06:44.

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.