How far is Troy, MI from Lake Orion, MI?
The driving distance from Troy, MI to Lake Orion, MI is about 209.7 miles (337.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.7 miles (249 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Midland County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Troy and Lake Orion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy and Lake Orion.
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Start on North Dickinson Avenue
41 m · 9 sec · North Dickinson Avenue
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Turn left onto West 13 Mile Road
5.1 mi · 12 min · West 13 Mile Road
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Continue on Cleveland Drive West
3.6 mi · 9 min · Cleveland Drive West
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Continue on West Main Street
1368 ft · 43 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Bingham Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · North Bingham Avenue
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Keep slight right
615 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on West 15 Mile Road
2246 ft · 1 min · West 15 Mile Road
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Turn left onto North Woodbridge Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · North Woodbridge Avenue
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Continue on South M 37
5.2 mi · 7 min · South M 37
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Continue on Michigan Avenue
3229 ft · 1 min · Michigan Avenue
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Continue on South M 37
1330 ft · 40 sec · South M 37
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Turn right onto East Washington
59.9 mi · 1 hr 19 min · East Washington
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Take the exit slight left toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City
46.1 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
2040 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
36.3 mi · 39 min
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
25.3 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sashabaw Road
2026 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto Sashabaw Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Sashabaw Road
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Turn right onto Clarkston Road
4 mi · 7 min · Clarkston Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Clarkston Road
33 m · 2 sec · West Clarkston Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Clarkston Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · West Clarkston Road
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Turn left onto Parkview Boulevard
88 m · 19 sec · Parkview Boulevard
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Turn left
49 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Lapeer Road
1.5 km · 2 min · South Lapeer Road
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Turn right onto South Broadway Street
941 ft · 26 sec · South Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Troy and Lake Orion.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East Washington
Turn right onto East Washington
59.9 mi · 01h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Troy and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Lake Orion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Troy to Lake Orion?
The road trip is about 209.7 miles (337.5 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?
Sanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.7 miles from Troy and 104.9 miles from Lake Orion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.7 miles (249 km), while the road route adds roughly 55 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 8:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.91 one way or $55.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Troy and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Lake Orion.
Stop Ideas Near Sanford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sanford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Lake Orion. Straight-line distance: 154.73 mi (249.02 km).
#1 Troy
The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 83,589 |
| Coordinates | 43.7430700, -86.0192300 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Orion
Village in Michigan, United States
| Population | 3,191 |
| Coordinates | 42.7844800, -83.2396600 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Orion (-83.23966, 42.78448)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 337 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $27.91 | $55.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.47 | $62.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.44 | $68.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.25 | $78.50 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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