How far is Mancelona, MI from Troy, MI?

The driving distance from Mancelona, MI to Troy, MI is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93 miles (149.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
116.43 mi
02h 01m
Flight
93.05 mi
149.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.05 mi
Kilometers
149.75 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.43 mi
Kilometers
187.38 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Sat, Apr 18, 6:54 AM EDT
Return by in Mancelona
Sat, Apr 18, 8:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mancelona
2026-04-18T04:53
Arrive Troy
Sat, Apr 18, 6:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mancelona
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
Cadillac
MI

City in the U.

From Mancelona
57.8 mi
01h 00m
To Troy
58.7 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Williams Street

    3176 ft · 1 min · South Williams Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Front Street

    3273 ft · 1 min · North Front Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South US 131 Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · South US 131 Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on US 131 Northeast

    8.7 mi · 12 min · US 131 Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on North Cedar Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Cedar Street

  6. 6

    Continue on US 131 Southwest

    13.2 mi · 18 min · US 131 Southwest

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 131

    33 m · 6 sec · US 131

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto US 131

    4.9 mi · 7 min · US 131

  9. 9

    Continue on North US 131 Highway

    46.1 mi · 47 min · North US 131 Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10

    3043 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    16 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on East Washington

    718 ft · 19 sec · East Washington

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South M 37

    1330 ft · 38 sec · South M 37

  14. 14

    Continue on Michigan Avenue

    3229 ft · 1 min · Michigan Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on South M 37

    5.2 mi · 7 min · South M 37

  16. 16

    Continue on North Woodbridge Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · North Woodbridge Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 15 Mile Road

    2862 ft · 1 min · West 15 Mile Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North Bingham Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Bingham Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1368 ft · 38 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Cleveland Drive

    3.6 mi · 9 min · North Cleveland Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on West 13 Mile Road

    5.1 mi · 12 min · West 13 Mile Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Dickinson Avenue

    41 m · 4 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North US 131 Highway
46.1 mi · 40%
US 131 Southwest
13.2 mi · 11%
US 131 Northeast
8.69 mi · 7%
South M 37
5.42 mi · 5%
West 13 Mile Road
5.09 mi · 4%
US 131
4.97 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North US 131 Highway

Continue on North US 131 Highway

46.1 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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
93 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cadillac
01h 00m from Mancelona
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mancelona and Showers And Thunderstorms near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Cadillac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Mancelona and 58.7 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 93 miles (149.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.50 one way or $31.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Mancelona and Showers And Thunderstorms near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Cadillac

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

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

BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

2 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.
BUS

Manton, Michigan

17 mi away
Junction U.S. 131 & M-42
BUS

Kingsley, Michigan

39 mi away
119 E. Main St.
BUS

Reed City, Michigan

43 mi away
US 10 & 220th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mancelona and Troy. Straight-line distance: 93.05 mi (149.75 km).

Mancelona

#1 Mancelona

Village in Antrim County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,375
Coordinates44.9022300, -85.0608800
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: William Street (-85.060731, 44.902149)
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.11 gal
15.55 L · about $15.50
Round trip
$31.00
8.22 gal · 31.1 L
Estimated CO2
36.5 kg one way
Round trip: 73.1 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.50 $31.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.48 $34.96
Premium $4.65 $19.13 $38.26
Diesel $5.30 $21.80 $43.60

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Mancelona and Troy. The current time is 04:53:38.

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.