How far is Aurelius, MI from Troy, MI?
The driving distance from Aurelius, MI to Troy, MI is about 165 miles (265.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.1 miles (182 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Kent County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurelius and Troy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurelius and Troy.
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Start on South Aurelius Road
21 m · 4 sec · South Aurelius Road
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Turn right onto West Barnes Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · West Barnes Road
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Turn right onto Onondaga Road
8 mi · 11 min · Onondaga Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Holt Road
1 mi · 1 min · Holt Road
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Turn right onto Grovenburg Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Grovenburg Road
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Turn left onto Bishop Road
2520 ft · 1 min · Bishop Road
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Turn sharp right onto Eaton Rapids Road
575 ft · 13 sec · Eaton Rapids Road
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Continue on South Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1501 ft · 38 sec · South Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Take the ramp sharp left toward I 96 West: Grand Rapids
2073 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids
53.7 mi · 58 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon
6.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 37 North: Newaygo
2102 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alpine Avenue Northwest
5.1 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest
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Turn straight onto M-37
12.8 mi · 18 min · M-37
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Newaygo Road
4 m · 1 sec · Newaygo Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Newaygo Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Newaygo Road
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Turn left onto Bailey Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Bailey Road
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Turn right onto Squires Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Squires Road
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Continue on Alger Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Alger Avenue
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Turn left onto West 128th Street
2443 ft · 38 sec · West 128th Street
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Turn straight onto Luce Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Luce Avenue
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Continue on West 118th Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West 118th Street
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Turn straight onto Warner Avenue
5.9 mi · 8 min · Warner Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Warner Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Warner Avenue
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Continue on South Stewart Avenue
3134 ft · 1 min · South Stewart Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.6 km · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Stone Road
7.7 mi · 11 min · North Stone Road
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Continue on Jefferson Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto North Green Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue
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Turn left onto 4 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road
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Turn right onto North Comstock Avenue
7.1 mi · 17 min · North Comstock Avenue
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Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road
1.4 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road
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Continue on North Dickinson Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · North Dickinson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Dickinson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurelius and Troy.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 96 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids
53.7 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Aurelius and Mostly Sunny near Troy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurelius to Troy?
The road trip is about 165 miles (265.6 km) and usually takes 02h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Grand Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74 miles from Aurelius and 91 miles from Troy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.1 miles (182 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.95 one way or $43.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Aurelius and Mostly Sunny near Troy.
Stop Ideas Near East Grand Rapids
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Former City Hall Site
Grand Rapids City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Grand Rapids.
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Rockford, Michigan
Holland station
Howard City, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurelius and Troy. Straight-line distance: 113.09 mi (182 km).
#1 Aurelius
Civil township in Ingham County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 4,341 |
| Coordinates | 42.5242000, -84.5222000 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Troy
The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 83,589 |
| Coordinates | 43.7430700, -86.0192300 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $21.95 | $43.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.75 | $49.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.09 | $54.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.87 | $61.74 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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