How far is Troy, MI from Paw Paw Lake, MI?
The driving distance from Troy, MI to Paw Paw Lake, MI is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Ottawa County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Troy and Paw Paw Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy and Paw Paw Lake.
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Start on North Dickinson Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · North Dickinson Avenue
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Continue on West 11 Mile Road
1.4 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Comstock Avenue
7.1 mi · 17 min · Comstock Avenue
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Turn right onto 4 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road
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Turn left onto North Dickinson Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · North Dickinson Avenue
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Turn right onto West 1 Mile Road
2639 ft · 41 sec · West 1 Mile Road
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Continue on South Street
1365 ft · 24 sec · South Street
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Continue on South Avenue
1322 ft · 37 sec · South Avenue
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Turn left onto South Division Street
2852 ft · 1 min · South Division Street
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Continue on North Maple Island Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · North Maple Island Avenue
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Continue on Maple Island Road
6.9 mi · 9 min · Maple Island Road
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Continue on Maple Island Road
22 mi · 30 min · Maple Island Road
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Continue on 112th Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · 112th Avenue
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Turn right onto Cleveland Street
1291 ft · 20 sec · Cleveland Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Cleveland Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Cleveland Street
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Turn left onto M-231
7.1 mi · 8 min · M-231
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Michigan Drive
1565 ft · 28 sec · Lake Michigan Drive
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Turn right onto 120th Avenue
12.1 mi · 17 min · 120th Avenue
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Turn right onto Chicago Drive
1335 ft · 25 sec · Chicago Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 31 South, BL I 196 West: Benton Harbor
935 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 9 min
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Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Freeway
26.9 mi · 29 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 140: Watervliet
1258 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto BL I 196
830 ft · 14 sec · BL I 196
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Continue on M-140
9.5 mi · 14 min · M-140
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Turn right onto Hagar Shore Road
2721 ft · 48 sec · Hagar Shore Road
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Turn left onto Paw Paw Lake Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Paw Paw Lake Road
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Turn right onto Center
4 m · 1 sec · Center
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Troy and Paw Paw Lake.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Gerald R Ford Freeway
Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Freeway
26.9 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Troy and Sunny near Paw Paw Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Troy to Paw Paw Lake?
The road trip is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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 58 miles from Troy and 57.9 miles from Paw Paw Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 12:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.42 one way or $30.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Troy and Sunny near Paw Paw Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Robinson
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 Robinson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Paw Paw Lake. Straight-line distance: 106.54 mi (171.46 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 Paw Paw Lake
Unincorporated community in Michigan
| Population | 3,511 |
| Coordinates | 42.2122600, -86.2719700 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paw Paw Lake (-86.27197, 42.21226)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $15.42 | $30.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.39 | $34.79 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.03 | $38.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.69 | $43.39 |
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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