How far is Troy, MI from Skidway Lake, MI?
The driving distance from Troy, MI to Skidway Lake, MI is about 134.8 miles (217 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.3 miles (166.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Roscommon County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Troy and Skidway Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy and Skidway Lake.
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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
55.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min · East Washington
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127 NORTH: Mackinac Bridge
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto US 127 North: Mackinac Bridge
7.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward BUS US 127, M 61: Harrison, Gladwin
1537 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto North Clare Avenue
1589 ft · 27 sec · North Clare Avenue
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Turn left onto East Gladwin Road
8.1 mi · 12 min · East Gladwin Road
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Continue on M-61
5.1 mi · 8 min · M-61
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Continue on West Cedar Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Cedar Avenue
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Continue on M-61
5.2 mi · 7 min · M-61
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Turn left onto M-30
17.7 mi · 24 min · M-30
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Turn right onto West Greenwood Road
11.8 mi · 21 min · West Greenwood Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Greenwood Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Troy and Skidway Lake.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Washington
Turn right onto East Washington
55.6 mi · 01h 14m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Troy and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Skidway Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Troy to Skidway Lake?
The road trip is about 134.8 miles (217 km) and usually takes 03h 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?
Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.3 miles from Troy and 67.5 miles from Skidway Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.3 miles (166.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 10:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.95 one way or $35.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Troy and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Skidway Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Lake
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 Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Skidway Lake. Straight-line distance: 103.25 mi (166.16 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 Skidway Lake
Unincorporated community in Michigan
| Population | 3,392 |
| Coordinates | 44.1833500, -84.0352700 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Skidway Lake (-84.03527, 44.18335)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $17.95 | $35.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.24 | $40.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.15 | $44.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.25 | $50.49 |
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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