How far is Troy, MI from Cheboygan, MI?

The driving distance from Troy, MI to Cheboygan, MI is about 197.8 miles (318.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.9 miles (244.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 08m 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
197.78 mi
04h 04m
Flight
151.85 mi
244.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.85 mi
Kilometers
244.38 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.78 mi
Kilometers
318.3 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cheboygan
Sat, Apr 11, 11:32 AM EDT
Return by in Troy
Sat, Apr 11, 3:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troy
2026-04-11T07:28
Arrive Cheboygan
Sat, Apr 11, 11:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 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
8:52 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Houghton Lake
MI

Unincorporated community in Roscommon County, Michigan, USA

From Troy
98.9 mi
02h 02m
To Cheboygan
98.9 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE
Destination
49°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.5 mi · 23 min · East Washington

  13. 13

    Take the exit left toward US 131 North

    2278 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    26.7 mi · 27 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward M 55 East: Lake City

    2181 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East M-55 Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East M-55 Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on West Watergate Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · West Watergate Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West Blue Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Blue Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Morey Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · South Morey Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Lakeshore Drive

    1149 ft · 19 sec · Lakeshore Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on South Shore Drive

    688 ft · 12 sec · South Shore Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on Lake Shore Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    2727 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Houghton Lake Road

    17.9 mi · 24 min · West Houghton Lake Road

  25. 25

    Continue on West Lake City Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West Lake City Road

  26. 26

    Take the ramp left toward US 127 North: Grayling

    1855 ft · 45 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 18 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight right

    72 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 64: Cheboygan, Peliston

    2155 ft · 54 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Riggsville Road

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Riggsville Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Riggsville Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Riggsville Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Woiderski Road

    1338 ft · 27 sec · Woiderski Road

  33. 33

    Continue on West Lincoln Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · South Main Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 127 North
90.7 mi · 46%
US 131 North
27.1 mi · 14%
West Houghton Lake Road
17.9 mi · 9%
East Washington
16.5 mi · 8%
Riggsville Road
7.56 mi · 4%
South M 37
5.42 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 127 North

Merge slight right

72 mi · 01h 12m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.9 mi
151.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Houghton Lake
02h 02m from Troy
Leave By
8:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Troy and Sunny near Cheboygan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 197.8 miles (318.3 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?

Houghton Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.9 miles from Troy and 98.9 miles from Cheboygan.

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

The direct path is about 151.9 miles (244.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 8:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.32 one way or $52.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Troy and Sunny near Cheboygan.

Stop Ideas Near Houghton Lake

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

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

BUS

Manton, Michigan

50 mi away
Junction U.S. 131 & M-42
BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

51 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.
BUS

Kingsley, Michigan

68 mi away
119 E. Main St.
BUS

Reed City, Michigan

77 mi away
US 10 & 220th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Cheboygan. Straight-line distance: 151.85 mi (244.38 km).

Troy

#1 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

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

#2 Cheboygan

City in Michigan

Population4,697
Coordinates45.6469600, -84.4744800
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Troy (-86.01923, 43.74307)
End: Cheboygan (-84.47448, 45.64696)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.98 gal
26.42 L · about $26.32
Round trip
$52.64
13.96 gal · 52.84 L
Estimated CO2
62 kg one way
Round trip: 124.1 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.32 $52.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.69 $59.37
Premium $4.65 $32.48 $64.97
Diesel $5.30 $37.02 $74.04

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Troy and Cheboygan. The current time is 07:28:20.

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.