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Cities Near Troy

Cities near Troy, Michigan: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Sterling Heights, Pontiac, Royal Oak. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Troy, Michigan is Sterling Heights, about 6 mi (10 km) away — roughly 21 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Sterling Heights6 mi / 10 km21 minDrive/railDay trip
Pontiac8 mi / 12 km25 minDrive/railDay trip
Royal Oak8 mi / 13 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Farmington Hills14 mi / 23 km28 minDrive/railDay trip
Saint Clair Shores15 mi / 25 km29 minDrive/railDay trip
Livonia19 mi / 31 km37 minDrive/railDay trip
Dearborn20 mi / 32 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Windsor22 mi / 36 km43 minDrive/railDay trip
Canton27 mi / 43 km51 minDrive/railDay trip
Ann Arbor38 mi / 61 km1 hr 8 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Troy

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Sterling Heights, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Farmington Hills, Saint Clair Shores. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Troy include Sterling Heights, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Farmington Hills, Saint Clair Shores. The closest is Sterling Heights, about 6 miles (10 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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