How far is Buchanan, MI from Troy, MI?
The driving distance from Buchanan, MI to Troy, MI is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.5 miles (214.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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 44m.
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.
City in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buchanan and Troy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buchanan and Troy.
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Start on South Oak Street
9 m · 5 sec · South Oak Street
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Turn right onto East Front Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Front Street
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Continue on Niles Buchanan Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Niles Buchanan Road
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Take the ramp left toward Niles-Buchanan Road
2061 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
21.2 mi · 23 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on US-31
1.2 km · 1 min · US-31
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Merge slight left onto I-94/US-31
2935 ft · 36 sec · I-94/US-31
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Keep slight right to continue on I 196 North, US 31 North: South Haven, Holland, Grand Rapids
45.3 mi · 49 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 31, I 196 Business: Holland, Muskegon
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward BL I 196 East: Zeeland, Grand Rapids, Chicago Drive
1327 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Chicago Drive
76 m · 5 sec · Chicago Drive
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Turn slight left
103 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto 120th Avenue
12.1 mi · 17 min · 120th Avenue
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Turn left onto Lake Michigan Drive
1565 ft · 28 sec · Lake Michigan Drive
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Turn right onto M-231
7.1 mi · 8 min · M-231
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Turn right onto Cleveland Street
1 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Street
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Turn left onto 112th Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · 112th Avenue
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Continue on South Maple Island Road
22 mi · 30 min · South Maple Island Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Maple Island Road
6.9 mi · 9 min · North Maple Island Road
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Continue on Maple Island Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Maple Island Avenue
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Continue on Division Street
2852 ft · 1 min · Division Street
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Turn right onto East South Avenue
1322 ft · 30 sec · East South Avenue
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Continue on South Street
1365 ft · 24 sec · South Street
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Continue on West 1 Mile Road
2639 ft · 46 sec · West 1 Mile Road
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Turn left onto North Dickinson Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · North Dickinson Avenue
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Turn right onto 4 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road
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Turn left 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 Buchanan and Troy.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 196 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 196 North, US 31 North: South Haven, Holland, Grand Rapids
45.3 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Buchanan and Rain Showers near Troy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buchanan to Troy?
The road trip is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Holland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Buchanan and 75.1 miles from Troy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.5 miles (214.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 1:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.12 one way or $48.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Buchanan and Rain Showers near Troy.
Stop Ideas Near Holland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holland.
Holland station
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Bangor
Rockford, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buchanan and Troy. Straight-line distance: 133.5 mi (214.85 km).
#1 Buchanan
City in Berrien County, Michigan, United Staes
| Population | 3,527 |
| Coordinates | 41.8272700, -86.3611200 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| 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: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 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 | $4.59 | $24.12 | $48.24 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $27.54 | $55.08 |
| Premium | $5.85 | $30.69 | $61.37 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $34.02 | $68.04 |
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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