How far is Benton Heights, MI from Troy, MI?

The driving distance from Benton Heights, MI to Troy, MI is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.1 miles (182 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
122.12 mi
02h 20m
Flight
113.09 mi
182 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.09 mi
Kilometers
182 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.12 mi
Kilometers
196.54 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Sat, May 30, 7:24 AM EDT
Return by in Benton Heights
Sat, May 30, 9:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Benton Heights
2026-05-30T05:04
Arrive Troy
Sat, May 30, 7:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Benton Heights
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Robinson
MI

Township in Ottawa County, Michigan

From Benton Heights
61.5 mi
01h 10m
To Troy
60.6 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Benton Heights and Troy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Benton Heights and Troy.

  1. 1

    Start on Red Arrow Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Red Arrow Highway

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1324 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    43.4 mi · 47 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on US 31, I 196 Business: Holland, Muskegon

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward BL I 196 East: Zeeland, Grand Rapids, Chicago Drive

    1327 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Chicago Drive

    76 m · 5 sec · Chicago Drive

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    103 m · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 120th Avenue

    12.1 mi · 17 min · 120th Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lake Michigan Drive

    1565 ft · 28 sec · Lake Michigan Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto M-231

    7.1 mi · 8 min · M-231

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Cleveland Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 112th Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · 112th Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on South Maple Island Road

    22 mi · 30 min · South Maple Island Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Maple Island Road

    6.9 mi · 9 min · North Maple Island Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Maple Island Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Maple Island Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Division Street

    2852 ft · 1 min · Division Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East South Avenue

    1322 ft · 30 sec · East South Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on South Street

    1365 ft · 24 sec · South Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West 1 Mile Road

    2639 ft · 46 sec · West 1 Mile Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Dickinson Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · North Dickinson Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 4 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Comstock Avenue

    7.1 mi · 17 min · North Comstock Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  24. 24

    Continue on North Dickinson Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Dickinson Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Benton Heights and Troy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Red Arrow Highway
46.1 mi · 38%
South Maple Island Road
22 mi · 18%
120th Avenue
12.1 mi · 10%
North Comstock Avenue
7.11 mi · 6%
M-231
7.05 mi · 6%
North Maple Island Road
6.86 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Red Arrow Highway

Merge slight left

43.4 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
113.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Robinson
01h 10m from Benton Heights
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Benton Heights and Sunny near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Benton Heights to Troy?

The road trip is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Robinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from Benton Heights and 60.6 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 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 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.25 one way or $32.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Benton Heights and Sunny near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Robinson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Robinson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Robinson.

RAIL

Holland station

22 mi away
171 Lincoln Ave.
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

33 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

45 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

67 mi away
130 North Ensley St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Benton Heights and Troy. Straight-line distance: 113.09 mi (182 km).

Benton Heights

#1 Benton Heights

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population4,084
Coordinates42.1311500, -86.4072400
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Red Arrow Highway (-86.407106, 42.130932)
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.31 gal
16.31 L · about $16.25
Round trip
$32.51
8.62 gal · 32.62 L
Estimated CO2
38.3 kg one way
Round trip: 76.6 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.25 $32.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.33 $36.66
Premium $4.65 $20.06 $40.12
Diesel $5.30 $22.86 $45.72

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Benton Heights and Troy. The current time is 05:04:35.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.