How far is Troy, MI from Highland Park, MI?

The driving distance from Troy, MI to Highland Park, MI is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
118.38 mi
02h 51m
Flight
97.88 mi
157.52 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.88 mi
Kilometers
157.52 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.38 mi
Kilometers
190.52 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Highland Park
Wed, Aug 26, 9:44 PM EDT
Return by in Troy
Thu, Aug 27, 12:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troy
2026-08-26T18:53
Arrive Highland Park
Wed, Aug 26, 9:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Troy
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Alpine
MI

Township in Kent County, Michigan

From Troy
59.2 mi
01h 25m
To Highland Park
59.2 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Aug 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Aug 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Troy and Highland Park.

  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

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, M 37: Lansing

    2264 ft · 42 sec

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo

    1.3 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    39.4 mi · 43 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward M 89 East, M 43 East: Plainwell

    1357 ft · 33 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Allegan Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Allegan Street

  27. 27

    Continue on East Bridge Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Bridge Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Jackson Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Jackson Road

  29. 29

    Continue on M 89

    1.1 mi · 1 min · M 89

  30. 30

    Continue on East Richplain Drive

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Richplain Drive

  31. 31

    Continue on East C Avenue

    2.8 mi · 7 min · East C Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto North 35th Street

    1200 ft · 53 sec · North 35th Street

  33. 33

    Continue on East C Avenue

    1671 ft · 1 min · East C Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on Fraulin Drive

    108 m · 16 sec · Fraulin Drive

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fraulin Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
35 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 131 South
40.2 mi · 34%
Apple Avenue
12.8 mi · 11%
South Warner Avenue
8.21 mi · 7%
North Stone Road
7.72 mi · 7%
Comstock Avenue
7.11 mi · 6%
Alpine Avenue Northwest
5.31 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 131 South

Merge slight left

39.4 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
97.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alpine
01h 25m from Troy
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Troy and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms near Highland Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Troy to Highland Park?

The road trip is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km) and usually takes 02h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Alpine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.2 miles from Troy and 59.2 miles from Highland Park.

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

The direct path is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.76 one way or $31.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Troy and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms near Highland Park.

Stop Ideas Near Alpine

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 Alpine and the surrounding midpoint area.
Former City Hall Site
Scenic stop 7.8 mi away

Former City Hall Site

Grand Rapids , MI
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Historical landmark
Grand Rapids City Hall
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

Grand Rapids City Hall

Grand Rapids , MI
300 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Rating 4.0/5 17 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Rockford, Michigan

11 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

13 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

40 mi away
130 North Ensley St.
RAIL

Holland station

46 mi away
171 Lincoln Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Highland Park. Straight-line distance: 97.88 mi (157.52 km).

Troy

#1 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Highland Park

#2 Highland Park

Town in Michigan, United States

Population10,712
Coordinates42.3958700, -85.4197300
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Troy (-86.01923, 43.74307)
End: Highland Park (-85.41973, 42.39587)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.81 L · about $15.76
Round trip
$31.53
8.36 gal · 31.62 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.76 $31.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.78 $35.56
Premium $4.65 $19.45 $38.91
Diesel $5.30 $22.17 $44.34

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 · Aug 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Troy and Highland Park. The current time is 18:53:01.

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.