How far is Lowell, MI from Troy, MI?

The driving distance from Lowell, MI to Troy, MI is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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
96.69 mi
01h 42m
Flight
65.47 mi
105.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.47 mi
Kilometers
105.36 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.69 mi
Kilometers
155.6 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Thu, Apr 23, 12:43 AM EDT
Return by in Lowell
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-04-22T23:00
Arrive Troy
Thu, Apr 23, 12:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lowell
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
Casnovia
MI

Township in Muskegon County, Michigan

From Lowell
42.4 mi
00h 51m
To Troy
54.3 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ENE
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Fulton Street East

    11.3 mi · 16 min · Fulton Street East

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 96 West: Grand Rapids, Muskegon

    2323 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  5. 5

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

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward M 37 North: Newaygo

    2102 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Alpine Avenue Northwest

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto M-37

    12.8 mi · 18 min · M-37

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Newaygo Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Newaygo Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Newaygo Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Newaygo Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Bailey Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Bailey Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Squires Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Squires Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Alger Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Alger Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West 128th Street

    2443 ft · 38 sec · West 128th Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Luce Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Luce Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on West 118th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West 118th Street

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Warner Avenue

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Warner Avenue

  18. 18

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

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Warner Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on South Stewart Avenue

    3134 ft · 1 min · South Stewart Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Stone Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · North Stone Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Green Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 4 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Comstock Avenue

    7.1 mi · 17 min · North Comstock Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  27. 27

    Continue on North Dickinson Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Dickinson Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lowell 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
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M-37
12.8 mi · 13%
Fulton Street East
11.3 mi · 12%
I 96 West
8.19 mi · 8%
North Stone Road
7.72 mi · 8%
North Comstock Avenue
7.11 mi · 7%
Warner Avenue
5.93 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

M-37

Turn straight onto M-37

12.8 mi · 00h 18m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.2 mi
65.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Casnovia
00h 51m from Lowell
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lowell and Sunny near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Casnovia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Lowell and 54.3 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.86 one way or $25.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lowell and Sunny near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Casnovia

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

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

BUS

Rockford, Michigan

23 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

32 mi away
130 North Ensley St.
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

32 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
RAIL

Holland station

55 mi away
171 Lincoln Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Troy. Straight-line distance: 65.47 mi (105.36 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

City in Kent County, Michigan, United States

Population4,196
Coordinates42.9336400, -85.3419600
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-85.341939, 42.933584)
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.91 L · about $12.86
Round trip
$25.72
6.82 gal · 25.82 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.86 $25.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.50 $29.01
Premium $4.65 $15.87 $31.74
Diesel $5.30 $18.09 $36.17

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lowell and Troy. The current time is 23:00:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.