Troy, IL Road Trips

Troy, IL serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 20 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 249 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Troy, IL head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

32

Longest Drive

290.7 mi

Evanston, IL

Quickest Drive

14m

Edwardsville, IL

Plan Around Troy, IL

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Troy, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Arlington Heights, IL to Troy, IL 284.4 mi · 5h 20m Niles, IL to Troy, IL 283.5 mi · 5h 20m Palatine, IL to Troy, IL 283.1 mi · 5h 17m Schaumburg, IL to Troy, IL 280.3 mi · 5h 15m

Continue From Troy, IL

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Troy, IL to Evanston, IL 290.7 mi · 5h 34m Troy, IL to Arlington Heights, IL 284.1 mi · 5h 20m Troy, IL to Niles, IL 283.5 mi · 5h 20m Troy, IL to Palatine, IL 283.2 mi · 5h 18m

Trips from Troy, IL

Troy, IL to Evanston, IL

290.7 mi 5h 34m

Troy, IL to Arlington Heights, IL

284.1 mi 5h 20m

Troy, IL to Niles, IL

283.5 mi 5h 20m

Troy, IL to Palatine, IL

283.2 mi 5h 18m

Troy, IL to Des Plaines, IL

281.9 mi 5h 17m

Troy, IL to Schaumburg, IL

281.6 mi 5h 16m

Troy, IL to Hoffman Estates, IL

280.8 mi 5h 14m

Troy, IL to Elk Grove, IL

278.2 mi 5h 15m

Troy, IL to Rockford, IL

277.4 mi 4h 7m

Troy, IL to Chicago, IL

276.9 mi 4h 13m

Troy, IL to Elgin, IL

273.5 mi 5h 23m

Troy, IL to Berwyn, IL

271.4 mi 4h 18m

Troy, IL to Elmhurst, IL

270.6 mi 5h 3m

Troy, IL to Naperville, IL

265.8 mi 4h

Troy, IL to Aurora, IL

252.5 mi 4h 4m

Troy, IL to Bolingbrook, IL

251.8 mi 4h 36m

Troy, IL to Champaign, IL

161.2 mi 2h 26m

Troy, IL to Peoria, IL

150.8 mi 2h 14m

Driving from Troy, IL

The typical drive from Troy, IL covers about 249 miles and takes around 4h 9m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 311 miles (5h 20m), while the shortest is just 85 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Troy, IL are Elgin, IL (311 mi, 4h 35m), Evanston, IL (291.2 mi, 4h 43m), Arlington Heights, IL (284.5 mi, 4h 15m), Niles, IL (283.5 mi, 5h 20m), and Palatine, IL (283.2 mi, 5h 18m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in IL currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 249-mile trip from Troy, IL, budget about $37 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 20 mapped routes leaving Troy, IL and 11 routes heading into Troy, IL, covering 31 total connections. Distances range from 85 to 311 miles.

The longest mapped route from Troy, IL covers 311 miles and takes approximately 5h 20m. Shorter options start at just 85 miles.

The average route from Troy, IL runs about 249 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 9m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 249-mile trip from Troy, IL costs roughly $37 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Troy, IL include Elgin, IL, Evanston, IL, Arlington Heights, IL and Niles, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.