How far is Ionia, MI from Troy, MI?

The driving distance from Ionia, MI to Troy, MI is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.89 mi
01h 52m
Flight
70.67 mi
113.74 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Ionia.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.67 mi
Kilometers
113.74 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.89 mi
Kilometers
162.37 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Wed, Apr 15, 11:13 PM EDT
Return by in Ionia
Thu, Apr 16, 1:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ionia
2026-04-15T21:20
Arrive Troy
Wed, Apr 15, 11:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ionia
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
Kent City
MI

Village in Kent County, Michigan

From Ionia
48.5 mi
00h 56m
To Troy
52.4 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Dexter Street

    15 m · 9 sec · North Dexter Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue

    1060 ft · 40 sec · West Lincoln Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North State Street

    2057 ft · 52 sec · North State Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North State Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · North State Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Belding Road

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Belding Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East State Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East State Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Belding Road

    11.2 mi · 15 min · Belding Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Young Avenue Northeast

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Young Avenue Northeast

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 10 Mile Road Northeast

    3.8 mi · 5 min · 10 Mile Road Northeast

  10. 10

    Continue on East Division Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Division Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West Division Street Northeast

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Division Street Northeast

  12. 12

    Continue on 10 Mile Road Northeast

    6.6 mi · 9 min · 10 Mile Road Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn right onto M-37

    11 mi · 15 min · M-37

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Newaygo Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Newaygo Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Newaygo Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Newaygo Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bailey Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Bailey Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Squires Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Squires Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Alger Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Alger Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 128th Street

    2443 ft · 38 sec · West 128th Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Luce Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Luce Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on West 118th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West 118th Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Warner Avenue

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Warner Avenue

  23. 23

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

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Warner Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on South Stewart Avenue

    3134 ft · 1 min · South Stewart Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Stone Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · North Stone Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Green Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 4 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Comstock Avenue

    7.1 mi · 17 min · North Comstock Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  32. 32

    Continue on North Dickinson Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Dickinson Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
33 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belding Road
18.4 mi · 18%
M-37
11 mi · 11%
10 Mile Road Northeast
10.4 mi · 10%
North Stone Road
7.72 mi · 8%
North Comstock Avenue
7.11 mi · 7%
Warner Avenue
5.93 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Belding Road

Continue on Belding Road

11.2 mi · 00h 15m

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
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
70.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kent City
00h 56m from Ionia
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ionia and Chance Rain Showers near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Kent City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Ionia and 52.4 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.42 one way or $26.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Ionia and Chance Rain Showers near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Kent City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kent City, 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 Kent City.

BUS

Rockford, Michigan

19 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

30 mi away
130 North Ensley St.
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

30 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
RAIL

Holland station

56 mi away
171 Lincoln Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ionia and Troy. Straight-line distance: 70.67 mi (113.74 km).

Ionia

#1 Ionia

City in and county seat of Ionia County, Michigan, United States

Population3,820
Coordinates42.9872500, -85.0711200
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: North Dexter Street (-85.071029, 42.987251)
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.48 L · about $13.42
Round trip
$26.85
7.12 gal · 26.96 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.42 $26.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.14 $30.28
Premium $4.65 $16.57 $33.14
Diesel $5.30 $18.88 $37.76

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Ionia and Troy. The current time is 21:20:26.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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