How far is Wixom, MI from Troy, MI?

The driving distance from Wixom, MI to Troy, MI is about 196.9 miles (316.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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
196.83 mi
03h 20m
Flight
150.85 mi
242.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.85 mi
Kilometers
242.77 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.83 mi
Kilometers
316.76 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Thu, Sep 17, 8:49 AM EDT
Return by in Wixom
Thu, Sep 17, 12:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wixom
2026-09-17T05:29
Arrive Troy
Thu, Sep 17, 8:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 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
10:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wixom
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
Saranac
MI

City in Ionia County, Michigan, United States of America

From Wixom
96 mi
01h 40m
To Troy
100.8 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wixom and Troy.

  1. 1

    Start on North Wixom Road

    48 m · 10 sec · North Wixom Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pontiac Trail

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Pontiac Trail

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Milford Road

    159 m · 12 sec · South Milford Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 96 West: Lansing

    2159 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  7. 7

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

    53.7 mi · 58 min

  8. 8

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

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward M 37 North: Newaygo

    2102 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Alpine Avenue Northwest

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto M-37

    12.8 mi · 18 min · M-37

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Newaygo Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Newaygo Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Newaygo Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Newaygo Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bailey Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Bailey Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Squires Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Squires Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Alger Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Alger Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 128th Street

    2443 ft · 38 sec · West 128th Street

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Luce Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Luce Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on West 118th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West 118th Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Warner Avenue

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Warner Avenue

  21. 21

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

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Warner Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on South Stewart Avenue

    3134 ft · 1 min · South Stewart Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Stone Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · North Stone Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Green Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 4 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Comstock Avenue

    7.1 mi · 17 min · North Comstock Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  30. 30

    Continue on North Dickinson Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Dickinson Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wixom 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
31 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 West
124 mi · 63%
M-37
12.8 mi · 7%
North Stone Road
7.72 mi · 4%
North Comstock Avenue
7.11 mi · 4%
Warner Avenue
5.93 mi · 3%
Alpine Avenue Northwest
5.13 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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46 mi
150.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saranac
01h 40m from Wixom
Leave By
10:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wixom and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wixom to Troy?

The road trip is about 196.9 miles (316.8 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

Saranac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96 miles from Wixom and 100.8 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 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 10:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.82 one way or $61.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wixom and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Saranac

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

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

BUS

Rockford, Michigan

35 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

38 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

56 mi away
130 North Ensley St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

63 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wixom and Troy. Straight-line distance: 150.85 mi (242.77 km).

Wixom

#1 Wixom

City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America

Population14,086
Coordinates42.5247600, -83.5363300
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: North Wixom Road (-83.536017, 42.524796)
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.95 gal
26.29 L · about $30.82
Round trip
$61.65
13.9 gal · 52.58 L
Estimated CO2
61.8 kg one way
Round trip: 123.5 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.44 $30.82 $61.65
Mid-grade $5.04 $35.04 $70.08
Premium $5.64 $39.18 $78.35
Diesel $6.26 $43.50 $87.00

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 · Sep 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Wixom and Troy. The current time is 05:29:36.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.