How far is Troy, MI from Whitmore Lake, MI?

The driving distance from Troy, MI to Whitmore Lake, MI is about 187.1 miles (301.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.8 miles (234.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
187.09 mi
03h 56m
Flight
145.85 mi
234.72 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.85 mi
Kilometers
234.72 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.09 mi
Kilometers
301.1 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitmore Lake
Sat, May 2, 5:18 PM EDT
Return by in Troy
Sat, May 2, 9:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troy
2026-05-02T13:21
Arrive Whitmore Lake
Sat, May 2, 5:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Troy
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Clarksville
MI

Human settlement in Ionia County, Michigan, United States of America

From Troy
93.5 mi
01h 58m
To Whitmore Lake
93.6 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Troy and Whitmore Lake.

  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 left onto 4 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Green Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Stone Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · North Stone Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Stewart Avenue

    3134 ft · 1 min · South Stewart Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on South Warner Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Warner Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on South Warner Avenue

    5.9 mi · 8 min · South Warner Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on West 118th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West 118th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Luce Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Luce Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on West 128th Street

    2443 ft · 40 sec · West 128th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Alger Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Alger Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Squires Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Squires Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Bailey Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Bailey Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Newaygo Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · North Newaygo Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Apple Avenue

    50 m · 2 sec · Apple Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Apple Avenue

    12.8 mi · 18 min · Apple Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Alpine Avenue Northwest

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  22. 22

    Take the exit left

    1955 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight right

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    50.8 mi · 54 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Ann Arbor, Flint

    1744 ft · 21 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Ann Arbor

    1623 ft · 40 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward M 36: Pinckney, South Lyon

    1537 ft · 53 sec

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 9 Mile Road

    55 m · 3 sec · 9 Mile Road

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto 9 Mile Road

    92 m · 5 sec · 9 Mile Road

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 9 Mile Road

    26 m · 1 sec · 9 Mile Road

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto 9 Mile Road

    2792 ft · 1 min · 9 Mile Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto East Shore Drive

    39 m · 6 sec · East Shore Drive

  34. 34

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
35 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alpine Avenue Northwest
71.3 mi · 38%
I 96 East
50.8 mi · 27%
Apple Avenue
12.8 mi · 7%
South Warner Avenue
8.21 mi · 4%
North Stone Road
7.72 mi · 4%
Comstock Avenue
7.11 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Alpine Avenue Northwest

Merge slight right

65.7 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.3 mi
145.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksville
01h 58m from Troy
Leave By
9:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Troy and Mostly Sunny near Whitmore Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Troy to Whitmore Lake?

The road trip is about 187.1 miles (301.1 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Clarksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.5 miles from Troy and 93.6 miles from Whitmore Lake.

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

The direct path is about 145.8 miles (234.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.89 one way or $49.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Troy and Mostly Sunny near Whitmore Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Clarksville

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

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

RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

38 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

40 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

59 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

East Lansing station

63 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Whitmore Lake. Straight-line distance: 145.85 mi (234.72 km).

Troy

#1 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Whitmore Lake

#2 Whitmore Lake

City in Michigan, United States of America

Population6,423
Coordinates42.4397000, -83.7453000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Troy (-86.01923, 43.74307)
End: Whitmore Lake (-83.7453, 42.4397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 301 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
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.

One-way fuel
6.6 gal
24.99 L · about $24.89
Round trip
$49.78
13.2 gal · 49.98 L
Estimated CO2
58.7 kg one way
Round trip: 117.3 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.89 $49.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.07 $56.14
Premium $4.65 $30.72 $61.43
Diesel $5.30 $35.01 $70.01

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Troy and Whitmore Lake. The current time is 13:21:35.

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.