How far is Troy, MI from Ray, MI?
The driving distance from Troy, MI to Ray, MI is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Troy and Ray.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy and Ray.
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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 left onto 4 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road
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Turn right onto North Green Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue
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Turn left onto Jefferson Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Jefferson Street
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Continue on North Stone Road
7.7 mi · 11 min · North Stone Road
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.6 km · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Stewart Avenue
3134 ft · 1 min · South Stewart Avenue
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Continue on South Warner Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Warner Avenue
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Continue on South Warner Avenue
5.9 mi · 8 min · South Warner Avenue
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Continue on West 118th Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West 118th Street
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Continue on Luce Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Luce Avenue
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Continue on West 128th Street
2443 ft · 40 sec · West 128th Street
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Turn right onto Alger Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Alger Avenue
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Continue on Squires Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Squires Road
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Turn left onto Bailey Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Bailey Road
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Turn right onto North Newaygo Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · North Newaygo Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Apple Avenue
50 m · 2 sec · Apple Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Apple Avenue
12.8 mi · 18 min · Apple Avenue
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Continue on Alpine Avenue Northwest
5.3 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, M 37: Lansing
2264 ft · 42 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
39.4 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 89 East, M 43 East: Plainwell
1357 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Allegan Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Allegan Street
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Continue on East Bridge Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Bridge Street
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Continue on Jackson Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Jackson Road
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Continue on M 89
1.1 mi · 1 min · M 89
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Continue on East Richplain Drive
3.2 mi · 4 min · East Richplain Drive
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Continue on East C Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · East C Avenue
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Turn right onto North 32nd Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North 32nd Street
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Turn left onto East D Avenue
2587 ft · 33 sec · East D Avenue
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Continue on M 89
8 mi · 9 min · M 89
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Continue on M-89
1313 ft · 17 sec · M-89
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Continue on West Michigan Avenue
6.1 mi · 10 min · West Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto South Washington Avenue
824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto West Hamblin Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · West Hamblin Avenue
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Continue on Hamblin Street
107 m · 8 sec · Hamblin Street
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Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue
2 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Avenue
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Turn right
17 m · 4 sec
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Continue on East Columbia Avenue
601 ft · 8 sec · East Columbia Avenue
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Merge slight left onto East Michigan Avenue
3.1 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto 11 Mile Road
107 m · 7 sec · 11 Mile Road
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Take the exit right toward I 94 East: Detroit
1434 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Fort Wayne, Lansing
871 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Fort Wayne
35.3 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kinderhook
2490 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto East Copeland Road
1988 ft · 60 sec · East Copeland Road
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Turn left onto South Angola Road
3257 ft · 56 sec · South Angola Road
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Turn left onto East Southern Road
6.5 mi · 16 min · East Southern Road
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Turn right onto South Ray Quincy Road
1 mi · 3 min · South Ray Quincy Road
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Turn left onto East 800 North / State Line Road
3204 ft · 2 min · East 800 North / State Line Road
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Turn right onto Main
15 m · 2 sec · Main
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Troy and Ray.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 131 South
Merge slight left
39.4 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Troy and Mostly Sunny near Ray.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Troy to Ray?
The road trip is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?
Martin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.7 miles from Troy and 93.7 miles from Ray.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 8:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.93 one way or $49.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Troy and Mostly Sunny near Ray.
Stop Ideas Near Martin
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 Martin.
Kalamazoo Transportation Center
Battle Creek Transportation Center
Bangor
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Ray. Straight-line distance: 148.88 mi (239.6 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 Ray
Unincorporated community in Indiana and Michigan, USA
| Population | 4,059 |
| Coordinates | 41.7597700, -84.8719000 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ray (-84.8719, 41.75977)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $24.93 | $49.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.11 | $56.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.76 | $61.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.06 | $70.12 |
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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