Lansing, Michigan to Troy, Michigan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

72 miles 115.8 km · straight line
90 miles estimated 144.8 km · driving distance
1h 49min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
97° E bearing direction

How far is Lansing, Michigan from Troy, Michigan?

The distance from Lansing, Michigan to Troy, Michigan is 72 miles (115.8 km) as the crow flies. Troy, Michigan is located E of Lansing, Michigan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 90 miles, taking about 1h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lansing, Michigan and Troy, Michigan. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Lansing, Michigan to Troy, Michigan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 49min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 11min $7–$14* Budget
Train ~1h 44min $11–$31* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lansing, Michigan & Troy, Michigan

Quick Facts

Lansing, Michigan
42.73°N, 84.56°W
America/Detroit
260m elevation
Troy, Michigan
42.61°N, 83.15°W
America/Detroit
228m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 24 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 346.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients