How far is Manistee, MI from Troy, MI?

The driving distance from Manistee, MI to Troy, MI is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
48.31 mi
00h 59m
Flight
37.82 mi
60.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.82 mi
Kilometers
60.86 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.31 mi
Kilometers
77.74 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 AM EDT
Return by in Manistee
Thu, Apr 23, 3:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manistee
2026-04-23T01:25
Arrive Troy
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manistee
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
Custer
MI

Human settlement in Mason County, Michigan, United States of America

From Manistee
24.2 mi
00h 29m
To Troy
24.1 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    50 m · 11 sec · Maple Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    1325 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cypress Street

    2102 ft · 47 sec · Cypress Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Manistee Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Manistee Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Grant Highway

    17.4 mi · 24 min · Grant Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Scottville Road

    2135 ft · 43 sec · North Scottville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Main Street

    2631 ft · 60 sec · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East State Street

    8.2 mi · 12 min · East State Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Walhalla Road

    4.5 mi · 11 min · South Walhalla Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Kinney Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Kinney Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Masten Road

    5 mi · 12 min · South Masten Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Washington Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East Washington Road

  14. 14

    Continue on 96th Street

    1.6 km · 5 min · 96th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Dickinson Avenue

    5 mi · 12 min · North Dickinson Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manistee 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grant Highway
17.4 mi · 36%
East State Street
8.23 mi · 17%
North Dickinson Avenue
5.02 mi · 10%
South Masten Road
5 mi · 10%
South Walhalla Road
4.49 mi · 9%
Kinney Road
2.73 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Grant Highway

Continue on Grant Highway

17.4 mi · 00h 24m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
37.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Custer
00h 29m from Manistee
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Manistee and Mostly Sunny near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Custer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Manistee and 24.1 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.41 one way or $12.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Custer

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

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

BUS

Reed City, Michigan

57 mi away
US 10 & 220th Ave.
BUS

Big Rapids, Michigan

66 mi away
14342 Northland Dr.
BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

74 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.
BUS

Manton, Michigan

84 mi away
Junction U.S. 131 & M-42

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manistee and Troy. Straight-line distance: 37.82 mi (60.86 km).

Manistee

#1 Manistee

City in Michigan, United States

Population6,163
Coordinates44.2444500, -86.3242500
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.324243, 44.244583)
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.45 L · about $6.41
Round trip
$12.82
3.4 gal · 12.9 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.41 $12.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.23 $14.46
Premium $4.65 $7.91 $15.82
Diesel $5.30 $9.02 $18.03

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 Manistee and Troy. The current time is 01:25:11.

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.