How far is Battle Creek, MI from Troy, MI?
The driving distance from Battle Creek, MI to Troy, MI is about 149.6 miles (240.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Battle Creek and Troy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Battle Creek and Troy.
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Start on the route
8 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
16 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto East State Street
152 m · 24 sec · East State Street
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Continue on Hamblin Street
107 m · 7 sec · Hamblin Street
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Continue on East Hamblin Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · East Hamblin Avenue
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Turn right onto South Washington Avenue
824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue
6.1 mi · 10 min · West Michigan Avenue
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Turn slight right onto M-89
1313 ft · 17 sec · M-89
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Continue on M 89
8 mi · 9 min · M 89
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Continue on East D Avenue
2587 ft · 37 sec · East D Avenue
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Turn right onto North 32nd Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North 32nd Street
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Turn left onto East C Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · East C Avenue
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Turn straight onto East Richplain Drive
3.2 mi · 4 min · East Richplain Drive
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Continue on M 89
1.1 mi · 1 min · M 89
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Continue on Jackson Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Jackson Road
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Continue on East Bridge Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Bridge Street
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Continue on Allegan Street
1.2 km · 56 sec · Allegan Street
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Take the exit right toward US 131 North: Grand Rapids
1783 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
39.1 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 96, M 37: Muskegon, Lansing
2409 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96: Muskegon
1550 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on M 37 North: Alpine Avenue Northwest, Newaygo
1693 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alpine Avenue Northwest
5.2 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 Battle Creek and Troy.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 131 North
Merge slight left
39.1 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Sunny leaving Battle Creek 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 Battle Creek to Troy?
The road trip is about 149.6 miles (240.7 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Grand Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.3 miles from Battle Creek and 83.3 miles from Troy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 1:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.79 one way or $47.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Battle Creek and Mostly Sunny near Troy.
Stop Ideas Near Grand Rapids
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Former City Hall Site
Hudsonville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grand Rapids.
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Rockford, Michigan
Holland station
Howard City, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Battle Creek and Troy. Straight-line distance: 107.28 mi (172.65 km).
#1 Battle Creek
The most populous city in Calhoun County, Michigan.
| Population | 50,799 |
| Coordinates | 42.3173000, -85.1781600 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| 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: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $4.51 | $23.79 | $47.58 |
| Mid-grade | $5.14 | $27.12 | $54.25 |
| Premium | $5.74 | $30.30 | $60.59 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $34.00 | $68.01 |
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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