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

The driving distance from Troy, MI to Highland Park, MI is about 218.4 miles (351.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174 miles (280.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
218.44 mi
04h 33m
Flight
174.03 mi
280.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.03 mi
Kilometers
280.08 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.44 mi
Kilometers
351.54 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Highland Park
Sat, Nov 7, 8:58 PM EST
Return by in Troy
Sun, Nov 8, 1:32 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troy
2026-11-07T16:25
Arrive Highland Park
Sat, Nov 7, 8:58 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:52 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Troy
9:00 PM EST
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
Portland
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Troy
109.1 mi
02h 16m
To Highland Park
109.4 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 12 mph NW

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

    5.2 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

    66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

    11.8 mi · 15 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight left toward M 8 East: Davison Freeway, Highland Park

    1869 ft · 46 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Davison Freeway

    703 ft · 11 sec · Davison Freeway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward M 1: Woodward Avenue

    2415 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Woodward Avenue

    948 ft · 35 sec · Woodward Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Gerald Street

    64 m · 15 sec · Gerald Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Gerald Street

    63 m · 16 sec · Gerald Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gerald Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alpine Avenue Northwest
71.3 mi · 33%
I 96 East
66.9 mi · 31%
Apple Avenue
12.8 mi · 6%
John C Lodge Freeway
11.8 mi · 5%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.93 mi · 4%
South Warner Avenue
8.21 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

66.9 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 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.4 mi
174 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
02h 16m from Troy
Leave By
7:52 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Troy and Mostly Cloudy 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 218.4 miles (351.5 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.1 miles from Troy and 109.4 miles from Highland Park.

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

The direct path is about 174 miles (280.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.94 one way or $65.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Troy and Mostly Cloudy near Highland Park.

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

37 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

60 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
BUS

Owosso, MI

61 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

64 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Highland Park. Straight-line distance: 174.03 mi (280.08 km).

Troy

#1 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

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

Highland Park is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.4055900, -83.0968700
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Troy (-86.01923, 43.74307)
End: Highland Park (-83.09687, 42.40559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 352 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.71 gal
29.18 L · about $32.94
Round trip
$65.89
15.42 gal · 58.36 L
Estimated CO2
68.5 kg one way
Round trip: 137 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.27 $32.94 $65.89
Mid-grade $4.96 $38.27 $76.54
Premium $5.56 $42.85 $85.70
Diesel $6.58 $50.73 $101.46

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Troy and Highland Park. The current time is 16:25:23.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.