How far is Troy, MI from Clawson, MI?

The driving distance from Troy, MI to Clawson, MI is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.2 miles (269.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 01m 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
221.55 mi
04h 30m
Flight
167.22 mi
269.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.22 mi
Kilometers
269.11 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.55 mi
Kilometers
356.55 km
Drive Time
04h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clawson
Sat, Apr 11, 12:11 PM EDT
Return by in Troy
Sat, Apr 11, 4:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troy
2026-04-11T07:40
Arrive Clawson
Sat, Apr 11, 12:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 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
7:58 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

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
Midland
MI

The largest city in Midland County, Michigan.

From Troy
110.7 mi
02h 15m
To Clawson
110.9 mi
02h 15m

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
55°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    44.9 mi · 48 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Big Beaver Road

    1609 ft · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Big Beaver Road East

    107 m · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto West Big Beaver Road

    3147 ft · 1 min · West Big Beaver Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Livernois Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Livernois Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North Main Street

    2648 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
92.5 mi · 42%
East Washington
59.9 mi · 27%
US 10 EAST
46.1 mi · 21%
South M 37
5.42 mi · 2%
West 13 Mile Road
5.09 mi · 2%
Cleveland Drive West
3.57 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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.3 mi
167.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midland
02h 15m from Troy
Leave By
7:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Troy and Sunny near Clawson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?

Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.7 miles from Troy and 110.9 miles from Clawson.

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

The direct path is about 167.2 miles (269.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.3 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 7:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.49 one way or $58.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Midland

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

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

BUS

Bay City, MI

29 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

32 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Owosso, MI

69 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

81 mi away
200 South Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Clawson. Straight-line distance: 167.22 mi (269.11 km).

Troy

#1 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

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

#2 Clawson

City in Oakland County in the U.

Population11,731
Coordinates42.5333700, -83.1463200
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Troy (-86.01923, 43.74307)
End: Clawson (-83.14632, 42.53337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 357 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.82 gal
29.59 L · about $29.49
Round trip
$58.98
15.64 gal · 59.18 L
Estimated CO2
69.5 kg one way
Round trip: 139 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.49 $58.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.26 $66.52
Premium $4.65 $36.39 $72.79
Diesel $5.30 $41.48 $82.95

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 Clawson. The current time is 07:40:52.

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.