Milton, Ontario, Canada to Traverse City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

297.1 miles 478.2 km · straight line
371.5 miles estimated 597.8 km · driving distance
7h 28min estimated drive time
CAD 60 - CAD 74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
289° WNW bearing direction

How far is Milton, Ontario, Canada from Traverse City?

The distance from Milton, Ontario, Canada to Traverse City is 297.1 miles (478.2 km) as the crow flies. Traverse City is located WNW of Milton, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 371.5 miles, taking about 7h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Milton, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada, while Traverse City is in Michigan, United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Milton, Ontario, Canada and Traverse City. 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 Milton, Ontario, Canada to Traverse City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 28min CAD 60 - CAD 74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 58min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 6min $45–$130* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Milton, Ontario, Canada & Traverse City

Quick Facts

Milton, Ontario, Canada
43.52°N, 79.88°W
America/Toronto
195m elevation
Traverse City
44.76°N, 85.62°W
America/Detroit
180m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 99 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 83.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients