How far is Charlotte, MI from Troy, MI?

The driving distance from Charlotte, MI to Troy, MI is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101 miles (162.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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
145.77 mi
02h 37m
Flight
100.99 mi
162.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.99 mi
Kilometers
162.52 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.77 mi
Kilometers
234.6 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Tue, Oct 13, 6:26 PM EDT
Return by in Charlotte
Tue, Oct 13, 9:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlotte
2026-10-13T15:49
Arrive Troy
Tue, Oct 13, 6:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charlotte
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
Comstock Park
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Charlotte
64.2 mi
01h 18m
To Troy
81.6 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Troy.

  1. 1

    Start on South Cochran Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Cochran Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on North Cochran Road

    9.1 mi · 12 min · North Cochran Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Clinton Trail

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Clinton Trail

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Grand Ledge Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Grand Ledge Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Saddlebag Lake Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Saddlebag Lake Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South State Road

    7.6 mi · 10 min · South State Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2019 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    29.8 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward M 37 North: Newaygo

    2102 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Alpine Avenue Northwest

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto M-37

    12.8 mi · 18 min · M-37

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Newaygo Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Newaygo Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Newaygo Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Newaygo Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bailey Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Bailey Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Squires Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Squires Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Alger Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Alger Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 128th Street

    2443 ft · 38 sec · West 128th Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Luce Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Luce Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on West 118th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West 118th Street

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Warner Avenue

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Warner Avenue

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Warner Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Warner Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on South Stewart Avenue

    3134 ft · 1 min · South Stewart Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Stone Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · North Stone Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Green Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 4 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North Comstock Avenue

    7.1 mi · 17 min · North Comstock Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  31. 31

    Continue on North Dickinson Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Dickinson Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Road
37.4 mi · 26%
M-37
12.8 mi · 9%
North Cochran Road
9.11 mi · 6%
North Stone Road
7.72 mi · 5%
North Comstock Avenue
7.11 mi · 5%
I 96 West
6.59 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South State Road

Merge slight left

29.8 mi · 00h 32m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.8 mi
101 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Comstock Park
01h 18m from Charlotte
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Charlotte and Partly Sunny near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Troy?

The road trip is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Comstock Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Charlotte and 81.6 miles from Troy.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 101 miles (162.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.93 one way or $47.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charlotte and Partly Sunny near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Comstock Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Comstock Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Former City Hall Site
Scenic stop 3.6 mi away

Former City Hall Site

Grand Rapids , MI
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Historical landmark
Hudsonville City Hall
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Hudsonville City Hall

Hudsonville , MI
3275 Central Blvd, Hudsonville, MI 49426
Rating 4.4/5 19 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Comstock Park.

RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

9 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

13 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

43 mi away
130 North Ensley St.
RAIL

Holland station

45 mi away
171 Lincoln Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Troy. Straight-line distance: 100.99 mi (162.52 km).

Charlotte

#1 Charlotte

County seat of Eaton County, Michigan

Population9,052
Coordinates42.5636500, -84.8358200
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: South Cochran Avenue (-84.835882, 42.56365)
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.14 gal
19.47 L · about $23.93
Round trip
$47.86
10.28 gal · 38.94 L
Estimated CO2
45.7 kg one way
Round trip: 91.4 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.66 $23.93 $47.86
Mid-grade $5.30 $27.22 $54.44
Premium $5.88 $30.24 $60.48
Diesel $6.49 $33.35 $66.71

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 · Oct 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Charlotte and Troy. The current time is 15:49:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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