How far is Troy, MI from Paw Paw, MI?

The driving distance from Troy, MI to Paw Paw, MI is about 115.6 miles (186 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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
115.6 mi
02h 56m
Flight
105.58 mi
169.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.58 mi
Kilometers
169.92 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.6 mi
Kilometers
186.04 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paw Paw
Tue, May 5, 3:39 PM EDT
Return by in Troy
Tue, May 5, 6:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troy
2026-05-05T12:43
Arrive Paw Paw
Tue, May 5, 3:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:38 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
Robinson
MI

Township in Ottawa County, Michigan

From Troy
57.8 mi
01h 28m
To Paw Paw
57.8 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right onto 4 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Dickinson Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · North Dickinson Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West 1 Mile Road

    2639 ft · 41 sec · West 1 Mile Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Street

    1365 ft · 24 sec · South Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Avenue

    1322 ft · 37 sec · South Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Division Street

    2852 ft · 1 min · South Division Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Maple Island Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · North Maple Island Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Maple Island Road

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Maple Island Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Maple Island Road

    22 mi · 30 min · Maple Island Road

  13. 13

    Continue on 112th Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · 112th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cleveland Street

    1291 ft · 20 sec · Cleveland Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Cleveland Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cleveland Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto M-231

    7.1 mi · 8 min · M-231

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Michigan Drive

    1565 ft · 28 sec · Lake Michigan Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 120th Avenue

    12.1 mi · 17 min · 120th Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on South Waverly Road

    3.4 mi · 7 min · South Waverly Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Lincoln Road

    18.8 mi · 26 min · Lincoln Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Western Avenue

    2608 ft · 34 sec · Western Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Cutler Street

    879 ft · 15 sec · Cutler Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Cedar Street

    730 ft · 9 sec · North Cedar Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jenner Drive

    37 m · 2 sec · Jenner Drive

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Jenner Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · Jenner Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on 32nd Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · 32nd Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Grant Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Grant Road

  28. 28

    Continue on 33rd Street

    2 mi · 3 min · 33rd Street

  29. 29

    Continue on M-40

    3.9 mi · 6 min · M-40

  30. 30

    Continue on North State Street

    9.8 mi · 15 min · North State Street

  31. 31

    Continue on North Kalamazoo Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Kalamazoo Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kalamazoo Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maple Island Road
28.8 mi · 25%
Lincoln Road
18.8 mi · 16%
120th Avenue
12.1 mi · 10%
North State Street
9.85 mi · 9%
Comstock Avenue
7.11 mi · 6%
M-231
7.05 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Maple Island Road

Continue on Maple Island Road

22 mi · 00h 30m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
105.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Robinson
01h 28m from Troy
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Troy and Rain Showers Likely near Paw Paw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.6 miles (186 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Robinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Troy and 57.8 miles from Paw Paw.

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

The direct path is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.39 one way or $30.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Troy and Rain Showers Likely near Paw Paw.

Stop Ideas Near Robinson

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

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

RAIL

Holland station

22 mi away
171 Lincoln Ave.
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

33 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

45 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

67 mi away
130 North Ensley St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Paw Paw. Straight-line distance: 105.58 mi (169.92 km).

Troy

#1 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

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

#2 Paw Paw

Village in Michigan

Population3,519
Coordinates42.2178200, -85.8911200
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Troy (-86.01923, 43.74307)
End: Paw Paw (-85.89112, 42.21782)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.08 gal
15.44 L · about $15.39
Round trip
$30.77
8.16 gal · 30.88 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.5 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.39 $30.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.35 $34.70
Premium $4.65 $18.99 $37.98
Diesel $5.30 $21.64 $43.28

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Troy and Paw Paw. The current time is 12:43:26.

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.