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

The driving distance from Whitmore Lake, MI to Troy, MI is about 203.1 miles (326.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.8 miles (234.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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
203.09 mi
03h 08m
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
203.09 mi
Kilometers
326.84 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Sat, May 2, 3:05 PM EDT
Return by in Whitmore Lake
Sat, May 2, 6:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitmore Lake
2026-05-02T11:56
Arrive Troy
Sat, May 2, 3:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 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
10:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitmore Lake
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 Whitmore Lake
93.5 mi
01h 34m
To Troy
109.7 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Shore Drive

    39 m · 10 sec · East Shore Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 9 Mile Road

    2235 ft · 1 min · 9 Mile Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Fieldcrest Drive

    822 ft · 13 sec · Fieldcrest Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward US 23 North: Flint

    715 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 West: Lansing

    1893 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Lansing, Brighton, Spencer Road

    1555 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Lansing

    1463 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids

    53.7 mi · 58 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward M 37 North: Newaygo

    2102 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Alpine Avenue Northwest

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto M-37

    12.8 mi · 18 min · M-37

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Newaygo Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Newaygo Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Newaygo Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Newaygo Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bailey Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Bailey Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Squires Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Squires Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Alger Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Alger Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West 128th Street

    2443 ft · 38 sec · West 128th Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Luce Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Luce Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on West 118th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West 118th Street

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Warner Avenue

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Warner Avenue

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Warner Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Warner Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on South Stewart Avenue

    3134 ft · 1 min · South Stewart Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · East Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North Stone Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · North Stone Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North Green Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto 4 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto North Comstock Avenue

    7.1 mi · 17 min · North Comstock Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  35. 35

    Continue on North Dickinson Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Dickinson Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
36 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 West
117 mi · 58%
M-37
12.8 mi · 6%
North Stone Road
7.72 mi · 4%
North Comstock Avenue
7.11 mi · 4%
Warner Avenue
5.93 mi · 3%
US 23 North
5.44 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 96 West

Keep slight left

54.8 mi · 00h 59m

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.3 mi
145.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksville
01h 34m from Whitmore Lake
Leave By
10:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Whitmore Lake and Sunny near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 203.1 miles (326.8 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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 Whitmore Lake and 109.7 miles from Troy.

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 57.3 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 10:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.04 one way or $54.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Whitmore Lake and Troy. Straight-line distance: 145.85 mi (234.72 km).

Whitmore Lake

#1 Whitmore Lake

City in Michigan, United States of America

Population6,423
Coordinates42.4397000, -83.7453000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.745292, 42.439707)
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.17 gal
27.13 L · about $27.04
Round trip
$54.08
14.34 gal · 54.26 L
Estimated CO2
63.7 kg one way
Round trip: 127.4 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.04 $54.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.49 $60.99
Premium $4.65 $33.37 $66.74
Diesel $5.30 $38.03 $76.06

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 Whitmore Lake and Troy. The current time is 11:56:38.

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.