How far is Ypsilanti, MI from Troy, MI?

The driving distance from Ypsilanti, MI to Troy, MI is about 225.6 miles (363 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
225.55 mi
03h 31m
Flight
159.85 mi
257.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.85 mi
Kilometers
257.26 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.55 mi
Kilometers
362.98 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Wed, Oct 14, 5:40 AM EDT
Return by in Ypsilanti
Wed, Oct 14, 9:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ypsilanti
2026-10-14T02:09
Arrive Troy
Wed, Oct 14, 5:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 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
9:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ypsilanti
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
Portland
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Ypsilanti
103.3 mi
01h 45m
To Troy
122.2 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance T-storms

Starts
Wed, Oct 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NNW
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Oct 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Michigan Avenue

    10 m · 3 sec · West Michigan Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Huron Street

    1745 ft · 49 sec · North Huron Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Cross Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Cross Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Washtenaw Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Washtenaw Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 23 North: Flint

    2134 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Brighton, Flint

    14.7 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 West: Lansing

    1893 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

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

    1555 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Lansing

    1463 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  13. 13

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

    53.7 mi · 58 min

  14. 14

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

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward M 37 North: Newaygo

    2102 ft · 51 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Alpine Avenue Northwest

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto M-37

    12.8 mi · 18 min · M-37

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Newaygo Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Newaygo Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Newaygo Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Newaygo Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Bailey Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Bailey Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Squires Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Squires Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Alger Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Alger Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West 128th Street

    2443 ft · 38 sec · West 128th Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Luce Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Luce Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on West 118th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West 118th Street

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Warner Avenue

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Warner Avenue

  27. 27

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

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Warner Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on South Stewart Avenue

    3134 ft · 1 min · South Stewart Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · East Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Stone Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · North Stone Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North Green Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto 4 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto North Comstock Avenue

    7.1 mi · 17 min · North Comstock Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  36. 36

    Continue on North Dickinson Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Dickinson Avenue

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ypsilanti 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
37 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 West
117 mi · 52%
US 23 North
22 mi · 10%
M-37
12.8 mi · 6%
North Stone Road
7.72 mi · 3%
North Comstock Avenue
7.11 mi · 3%
Warner Avenue
5.93 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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.7 mi
159.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
01h 45m from Ypsilanti
Leave By
9:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance T-storms leaving Ypsilanti and Partly Sunny near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 225.6 miles (363 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.3 miles from Ypsilanti and 122.2 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.7 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 9:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.06 one way or $74.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance T-storms around Ypsilanti and Partly Sunny near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

37 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

60 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
BUS

Owosso, MI

61 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

64 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ypsilanti and Troy. Straight-line distance: 159.85 mi (257.26 km).

Ypsilanti

#1 Ypsilanti

City in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States

Population19,940
Coordinates42.2411500, -83.6129900
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: West Michigan Avenue (-83.612988, 42.24108)
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 363 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.96 gal
30.13 L · about $37.06
Round trip
$74.12
15.92 gal · 60.26 L
Estimated CO2
70.7 kg one way
Round trip: 141.5 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.66 $37.06 $74.12
Mid-grade $5.30 $42.16 $84.31
Premium $5.88 $46.83 $93.66
Diesel $6.49 $51.65 $103.30

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 · Oct 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Ypsilanti and Troy. The current time is 02:09:02.

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.