How far is Troy, MI from Carrollton, MI?

The driving distance from Troy, MI to Carrollton, MI is about 136.6 miles (219.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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
136.66 mi
03h 01m
Flight
106.35 mi
171.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.35 mi
Kilometers
171.15 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.66 mi
Kilometers
219.93 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carrollton
Thu, Oct 15, 10:08 PM EDT
Return by in Troy
Fri, Oct 16, 1:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troy
2026-10-15T19:07
Arrive Carrollton
Thu, Oct 15, 10:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 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
10:58 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
Farwell
MI

Human settlement in Clare County, Michigan, United States of America

From Troy
68.2 mi
01h 30m
To Carrollton
68.5 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE
Destination
62°F
This Afternoon

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Zilwaukee

    2953 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Adams Street

    2132 ft · 1 min · North Adams Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Tittabawassee Road

    1140 ft · 33 sec · Tittabawassee Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Westervelt Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Westervelt Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Carrollton Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Carrollton Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Hickory Street

    988 ft · 49 sec · Hickory Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Jackson Street

    106 m · 15 sec · Jackson Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Washington
59.9 mi · 44%
US 10 EAST
46.1 mi · 34%
I 75 South
7.44 mi · 5%
South M 37
5.42 mi · 4%
West 13 Mile Road
5.09 mi · 4%
Cleveland Drive West
3.57 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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
106.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farwell
01h 30m from Troy
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Troy and Chance Light Rain near Carrollton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.6 miles (219.9 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Farwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Troy and 68.5 miles from Carrollton.

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

The direct path is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.14 one way or $44.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Troy and Chance Light Rain near Carrollton.

Stop Ideas Near Farwell

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

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

BUS

Big Rapids, Michigan

52 mi away
14342 Northland Dr.
BUS

Reed City, Michigan

52 mi away
US 10 & 220th Ave.
BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

65 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

69 mi away
130 North Ensley St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 106.35 mi (171.15 km).

Troy

#1 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Carrollton

#2 Carrollton

Township of Michigan, United States

Population5,606
Coordinates43.4586400, -83.9302500
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Start: Troy (-86.01923, 43.74307)
End: Carrollton (-83.93025, 43.45864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.82 gal
18.25 L · about $22.14
Round trip
$44.29
9.64 gal · 36.5 L
Estimated CO2
42.8 kg one way
Round trip: 85.7 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.59 $22.14 $44.29
Mid-grade $5.25 $25.29 $50.57
Premium $5.85 $28.17 $56.35
Diesel $6.48 $31.23 $62.47

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Troy and Carrollton. The current time is 19:07:27.

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.