How far is Troy, MI from Center Line, MI?

The driving distance from Troy, MI to Center Line, MI is about 232.1 miles (373.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 20m 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
232.06 mi
04h 40m
Flight
174.11 mi
280.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.11 mi
Kilometers
280.21 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.06 mi
Kilometers
373.46 km
Drive Time
04h 40m

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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 04h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Center Line
Mon, Apr 13, 9:36 AM EDT
Return by in Troy
Mon, Apr 13, 2:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troy
2026-04-13T04:56
Arrive Center Line
Mon, Apr 13, 9:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:40 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
Auburn
MI

City in Michigan, USA

From Troy
115.9 mi
02h 20m
To Center Line
116.1 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Monday

Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Monday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Troy and Center Line.

  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

    52.6 mi · 56 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 696: Port Huron, Lansing

    1229 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I-75 South to I-696 East

    2946 ft · 1 min · I-75 South to I-696 East

  20. 20

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward M 53: Van Dyke Avenue

    1359 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on East 11 Mile Road

    757 ft · 22 sec · East 11 Mile Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Van Dyke Avenue

    2239 ft · 59 sec · Van Dyke Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
100 mi · 43%
East Washington
59.9 mi · 26%
US 10 EAST
46.1 mi · 20%
South M 37
5.42 mi · 2%
West 13 Mile Road
5.09 mi · 2%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
4.12 mi · 2%
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
04h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58 mi
174.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
02h 20m from Troy
Leave By
7:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Troy and Chance Light Rain near Center Line.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Troy to Center Line?

The road trip is about 232.1 miles (373.5 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.9 miles from Troy and 116.1 miles from Center Line.

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

The direct path is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 58 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 7:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.88 one way or $61.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Troy and Chance Light Rain near Center Line.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Auburn and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Food stop 13.1 mi away

Old City Hall

Bay City , MI
814 Saginaw St, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 4.5/5 660 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Bar,Restaurant
Bay City Hall
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

Bay City Hall

Bay City , MI
301 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 3.7/5 14 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn.

BUS

Bay City, MI

15 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

22 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Owosso, MI

68 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Flint station

74 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Center Line. Straight-line distance: 174.11 mi (280.21 km).

Troy

#1 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Center Line

#2 Center Line

City in Michigan, United States

Population8,090
Coordinates42.4850400, -83.0277000
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Troy (-86.01923, 43.74307)
End: Center Line (-83.0277, 42.48504)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.19 gal
31 L · about $30.88
Round trip
$61.77
16.38 gal · 62 L
Estimated CO2
72.8 kg one way
Round trip: 145.6 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.88 $61.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.83 $69.66
Premium $4.65 $38.12 $76.23
Diesel $5.30 $43.44 $86.88

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Troy and Center Line. The current time is 04:56:09.

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.