How far is Troy, MI from Erie, MI?

The driving distance from Troy, MI to Erie, MI is about 243.9 miles (392.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.7 miles (298.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 06m 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
243.86 mi
05h 03m
Flight
185.74 mi
298.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.74 mi
Kilometers
298.92 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.86 mi
Kilometers
392.46 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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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 05h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Thu, Apr 30, 1:12 PM EDT
Return by in Troy
Thu, Apr 30, 6:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troy
2026-04-30T08:09
Arrive Erie
Thu, Apr 30, 1:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 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
6:54 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
Wacousta
MI

Township in Clinton County, Michigan

From Troy
121.9 mi
02h 31m
To Erie
122 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Thursday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Dickinson Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Dickinson Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on West 11 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Comstock Avenue

    7.1 mi · 17 min · Comstock Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 4 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Green Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Stone Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · North Stone Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Stewart Avenue

    3134 ft · 1 min · South Stewart Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on South Warner Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Warner Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on South Warner Avenue

    5.9 mi · 8 min · South Warner Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on West 118th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West 118th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Luce Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Luce Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on West 128th Street

    2443 ft · 40 sec · West 128th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Alger Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Alger Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Squires Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Squires Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Bailey Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Bailey Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Newaygo Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · North Newaygo Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Apple Avenue

    50 m · 2 sec · Apple Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Apple Avenue

    12.8 mi · 18 min · Apple Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Alpine Avenue Northwest

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  22. 22

    Take the exit left

    1955 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight right

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    50.8 mi · 54 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Ann Arbor, Flint

    1744 ft · 21 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Ann Arbor

    1623 ft · 40 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 18 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Ann Arbor, Toledo

    29.3 mi · 31 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Ida, Petersburg

    787 ft · 26 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Ida West Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Ida West Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Jackman Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Jackman Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Albain Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Albain Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Lewis Avenue

    6 mi · 8 min · Lewis Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Samaria Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Samaria Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Lakeside Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lakeside Road

  36. 36

    Turn right onto South Dixie Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Dixie Highway

  37. 37

    Turn left onto East Erie Road

    42 m · 4 sec · East Erie Road

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Erie Road

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alpine Avenue Northwest
71.3 mi · 29%
I 96 East
50.8 mi · 21%
US 23 South
46.2 mi · 19%
Apple Avenue
12.8 mi · 5%
South Warner Avenue
8.21 mi · 3%
North Stone Road
7.72 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Alpine Avenue Northwest

Merge slight right

65.7 mi · 01h 10m

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
05h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.2 mi
185.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wacousta
02h 31m from Troy
Leave By
6:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Troy and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 243.9 miles (392.5 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?

Wacousta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.9 miles from Troy and 122 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 185.7 miles (298.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.2 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 6:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.43 one way or $64.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Troy and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Wacousta

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

21 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

47 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

59 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

65 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Erie. Straight-line distance: 185.74 mi (298.92 km).

Troy

#1 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

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

#2 Erie

Township in Monroe County, Michigan

Population4,321
Coordinates41.7942100, -83.4963200
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Troy (-86.01923, 43.74307)
End: Erie (-83.49632, 41.79421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 392 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.6 gal
32.57 L · about $32.43
Round trip
$64.86
17.2 gal · 65.14 L
Estimated CO2
76.4 kg one way
Round trip: 152.9 kg / 337 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.43 $64.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.58 $73.15
Premium $4.65 $40.02 $80.05
Diesel $5.30 $45.61 $91.23

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Troy and Erie. The current time is 08:09:01.

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.