Troy, AL Road Trips
Troy, AL serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 8 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 123 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Troy, AL spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
237.1 mi
Huntsville, AL
Quickest Drive
1h 1m
Montgomery, AL
Plan Around Troy, AL
Continue From Troy, AL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Troy, AL
Troy, AL to Huntsville, AL
Troy, AL to Mobile, AL
Troy, AL to Tuscaloosa, AL
Troy, AL to Birmingham, AL
Troy, AL to Phenix City, AL
Troy, AL to Auburn, AL
Troy, AL to Dothan, AL
Troy, AL to Montgomery, AL
Driving from Troy, AL
Expect an average of 123 miles and about 2h 32m behind the wheel when leaving Troy, AL. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 237 miles (4h 30m), while the shortest is just 47 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Troy, AL are Huntsville, AL (237.1 mi, 4h 30m), Mobile, AL (172.1 mi, 3h 27m), Tuscaloosa, AL (149.8 mi, 3h 14m), Birmingham, AL (138.3 mi, 2h 42m), and Phenix City, AL (92.5 mi, 2h 20m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 123-mile drive from Troy, AL, expect to burn about 4.8 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 8 mapped routes leaving Troy, AL and 0 routes heading into Troy, AL, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 47 to 237 miles.
The longest mapped route from Troy, AL covers 237 miles and takes approximately 4h 30m. Shorter options start at just 47 miles.
The average route from Troy, AL runs about 123 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 32m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Troy, AL include Huntsville, AL, Mobile, AL, Tuscaloosa, AL and Birmingham, AL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Troy, AL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
17,733
Median Income
$47,595
Median Home Value
$214,100
Median Age
24.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Troy, AL at a Glance
Founded
1838
Elevation
541 ft
Area
28 mi²
Notable People from Troy, AL
A sampling of people born in Troy, AL.
John Lewis
1940–2020
American politician and civil rights leader (1940–2020)
Willie Davenport
1943–2002
American athletics competitor (1943–2002)
Pinetop Smith
1904–1929
American boogie-woogie style blues pianist (1904-1929)
Jean Sasson
1947
American writer
Oliver C. Wiley
1851–1917
American politician (1851-1917)
Manuel H. Johnson
1949
American economist
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Troy, AL.
College Street Historic District (Troy, Alabama)
historic district in Alabama, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q79862), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Troy, AL
Troy is the county seat of Pike County in the River Heritage region of Alabama.
Home of Troy University, Troy is not exactly a page-grabber when it comes to exciting lore and history. However, one notable caveat is that the last person to supposedly die in battle during the Civil War did so at the Skirmish of Hobdy's Bridge, about 20 miles east of Troy, and this even after General Lee had surrendered and the war was essentially over.
1 Pioneer Museum of Alabama, 248 US-231, ☏ +1 334 566-3597. Th-Sa 9AM-5PM. One of those living history places with little tidbits about the pioneering past. (updated Sep 2021)
1 Troy Arboretum, 101 Pell Ave (on Troy University Campus). Representative Alabama floral and ornithological species in their natural habitat. (updated Sep 2021) 2 Pike County Lake, 722, County Road 2224. Just a local fishing hole, but you can rent boats here, so it might be a pleasant way to pass the day. (updated Sep 2021)
1 Julia's Restaurant, 809 US-231, ☏ +1 334 566-5440. Daily 7AM̠-2PM, also F 4PM-8PM. Here's where everyone comes to the feeding trough for some mustard greens and fried chicken. Breakfast and lunch buffet supposedly. (updated Sep 2021)
1 Hampton Inn Troy, 103 Troy Plaza Loop, ☏ +1 334 807-5900. Gym and outdoor pool. (updated Sep 2021)
Troy is pretty far from everything. Try Greyhound if you need a ride. The bus stop is at 816 US-231. If driving, Troy is about halfway along US 231 between Dothan and Montgomery, and a good 40 miles east of I-65.
Travel tips adapted from Troy (Alabama) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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