Road Trips from Troy, OH
Troy offers a range of driving experiences depending on what you're after this weekend. For quick, local outings, you have several options under 15 miles that are shorter, more direct drives. If you're looking to cover more ground, there are longer highway-focused routes that can take you several hours away, some with access to notable parks and historical sites. Most of these are straightforward day trips, but the longer routes offer a chance to explore further afield.
Total Routes
8
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
2
Under 2 hours
Hamilton, OH
1h 15m58 mi one way
This 58-mile drive to Hamilton is a straightforward, highway-focused trip taking about 1.3 hours. With a drive score of 9, it's a solid option if you want a direct route without much fuss, shorter than the longer journeys to Northeast Ohio.
Columbus, OH
1h 32m76.2 mi one way
Head east for 76.2 miles to Columbus, a 1.5-hour highway drive. This trip scores a 7 and offers a distinct advantage with nearby parks like Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, unlike many of the shorter local routes.
Clayton, OH
26m13.8 mi one way
If you need a very short trip, this 13.8-mile drive to Clayton is only 0.4 hours. It's classified as a turn-heavy local drive with a score of 6, making it a quick, easy excursion close to home, much faster than heading to major cities.
Brown, OH
16m11.3 mi one way
This is one of the shortest options at 11.3 miles, taking just 0.3 hours. It's a highway-focused drive with a score of 6, ideal for a quick, no-frills outing, significantly closer than any of the multi-hour destinations.
Covington, OH
16m9.8 mi one way
At 9.8 miles and 0.3 hours, this is the closest option. It’s a turn-heavy local drive with a drive score of 5, perfect for a very brief escape without venturing far, unlike the longer highway routes.
Full-day getaway
Lakewood, OH
3h 56m197.7 mi one way
This is a longer, 197.7-mile highway drive to Lakewood, taking approximately 3.9 hours. It boasts a high drive score of 9 and provides access to Cuyahoga Valley National Park, setting it apart from the shorter, park-less local trips.
Akron, OH
3h 43m186.8 mi one way
Journey approximately 186.8 miles to Akron in about 3.7 hours. This highway-focused route has a strong drive score of 9, offering a substantial drive further north compared to the local, shorter excursions available.
Parma, OH
3h 55m193.4 mi one way
This 193.4-mile highway drive to Parma takes about 3.9 hours. With a drive score of 9, it's one of the longer options, suitable if you want to cover significant distance and are focused on highway travel, unlike the close-by, turn-heavy routes.
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When to Go
Spring
The longer drives to areas with parks like Cuyahoga Valley National Park could be pleasant in spring, offering a chance to see nature emerge.
Summer
The highway-focused drives to Columbus or Northeast Ohio are good for longer summer days, with nearby parks providing outdoor opportunities.
Fall
The drives to Columbus are notable for access to parks which might offer fall foliage viewing opportunities.
Winter
The shorter, local drives are best suited for winter, offering quick trips without extended exposure to the elements.
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