How far is Troy, MI from La Salle, MI?

The driving distance from Troy, MI to La Salle, MI is about 240.7 miles (387.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.6 miles (295.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m 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
240.74 mi
04h 59m
Flight
183.62 mi
295.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.62 mi
Kilometers
295.5 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.74 mi
Kilometers
387.44 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Salle
Sun, Apr 19, 6:59 AM EDT
Return by in Troy
Sun, Apr 19, 11:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troy
2026-04-19T02:00
Arrive La Salle
Sun, Apr 19, 6:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 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
7:02 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
120.3 mi
02h 29m
To La Salle
120.5 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Sunday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph WNW
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Troy and La Salle.

  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

    2 mi · 3 min · Lewis Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Ida Center Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Ida Center Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Yargerville Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Yargerville Road

  36. 36

    Turn left onto South Telegraph Road

    639 ft · 12 sec · South Telegraph Road

  37. 37

    Turn right onto North Otter Creek Road

    1296 ft · 56 sec · North Otter Creek Road

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Laplaisance Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alpine Avenue Northwest
71.3 mi · 30%
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
04h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.1 mi
183.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wacousta
02h 29m from Troy
Leave By
7:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Troy and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near La Salle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Troy to La Salle?

The road trip is about 240.7 miles (387.4 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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 120.3 miles from Troy and 120.5 miles from La Salle.

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

The direct path is about 183.6 miles (295.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.1 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 7:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.05 one way or $64.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Troy and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near La Salle.

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 La Salle. Straight-line distance: 183.62 mi (295.5 km).

Troy

#1 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
La Salle

#2 La Salle

Township in Monroe County, Michigan

Population4,672
Coordinates41.8678200, -83.4521600
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Troy (-86.01923, 43.74307)
End: La Salle (-83.45216, 41.86782)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.5 gal
32.16 L · about $32.05
Round trip
$64.11
17 gal · 64.32 L
Estimated CO2
75.5 kg one way
Round trip: 151.1 kg / 333 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.05 $64.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.15 $72.30
Premium $4.65 $39.56 $79.12
Diesel $5.30 $45.08 $90.17

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Troy and La Salle. The current time is 02:00:00.

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.