Troy, Michigan to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

409.3 miles 658.7 km · straight line
542.8 miles actual route 873.5 km · driving distance
10h 21min estimated drive time
$52 - $64 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
127° SE bearing direction

How far is Troy, Michigan from Washington DC?

The distance from Troy, Michigan to Washington DC is 409.3 miles (658.7 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located SE of Troy, Michigan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 542.8 miles, taking about 10h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Troy, Michigan in Michigan and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Troy, Michigan and Washington DC. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Troy, Michigan to Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 21min $52 - $64 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 25min $43–$81* Budget
Train ~9h 50min $65–$190* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Troy, Michigan & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Troy, Michigan
42.61°N, 83.15°W
America/Detroit
228m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 136 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM