How far is Troy, MI from Howell, MI?

The driving distance from Troy, MI to Howell, MI is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m 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
171.4 mi
03h 39m
Flight
131.32 mi
211.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.32 mi
Kilometers
211.34 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.4 mi
Kilometers
275.84 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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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 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Howell
Wed, Sep 16, 5:13 AM EDT
Return by in Troy
Wed, Sep 16, 8:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troy
2026-09-16T01:33
Arrive Howell
Wed, Sep 16, 5:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:40 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
Lowell
MI

City in Kent County, Michigan, United States

From Troy
85.6 mi
01h 49m
To Howell
85.8 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    40.2 mi · 43 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward CR D19: Howell, Pinckney

    1779 ft · 49 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Pinckney Road

    3040 ft · 1 min · Pinckney Road

  27. 27

    Continue on South Michigan Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Michigan Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Michigan Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alpine Avenue Northwest
71.3 mi · 42%
I 96 East
40.2 mi · 23%
Apple Avenue
12.8 mi · 7%
South Warner Avenue
8.21 mi · 5%
North Stone Road
7.72 mi · 5%
Comstock Avenue
7.11 mi · 4%
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
03h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.1 mi
131.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowell
01h 49m from Troy
Leave By
9:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Troy and Chance Rain Showers near Howell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?

Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.6 miles from Troy and 85.8 miles from Howell.

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

The direct path is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 9:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.12 one way or $52.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Troy and Chance Rain Showers near Howell.

Stop Ideas Near Lowell

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

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

BUS

Rockford, Michigan

27 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

28 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

52 mi away
130 North Ensley St.
RAIL

Holland station

64 mi away
171 Lincoln Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Howell. Straight-line distance: 131.32 mi (211.34 km).

Troy

#1 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

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

#2 Howell

Human settlement in Livingston County, Michigan, United States of America

Population7,247
Coordinates42.6072600, -83.9294000
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Troy (-86.01923, 43.74307)
End: Howell (-83.9294, 42.60726)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.05 gal
22.89 L · about $26.12
Round trip
$52.24
12.1 gal · 45.78 L
Estimated CO2
53.8 kg one way
Round trip: 107.5 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.32 $26.12 $52.24
Mid-grade $4.92 $29.76 $59.52
Premium $5.52 $33.39 $66.78
Diesel $6.16 $37.24 $74.48

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 · Sep 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Troy and Howell. The current time is 01:33:42.

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.