How far is Mason, MI from Troy, MI?

The driving distance from Mason, MI to Troy, MI is about 163.6 miles (263.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113 miles (181.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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
163.61 mi
02h 36m
Flight
113.01 mi
181.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.01 mi
Kilometers
181.88 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.61 mi
Kilometers
263.3 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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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 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Wed, Sep 23, 1:12 PM EDT
Return by in Mason
Wed, Sep 23, 3:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mason
2026-09-23T10:35
Arrive Troy
Wed, Sep 23, 1:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
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 Mason
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
East Grand Rapids
MI

City in Kent County, Michigan

From Mason
73.7 mi
01h 18m
To Troy
89.9 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph ENE
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Ash Street

    2500 ft · 58 sec · West Ash Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Cedar Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Cedar Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 127 North: Lansing

    2152 ft · 53 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Ransom E Olds Freeway

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North, I 96 West: Flint, Grand Rapids

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids

    53.7 mi · 58 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 Mason 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
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 West
60.3 mi · 37%
M-37
12.8 mi · 8%
US 127 North
10.1 mi · 6%
Ransom E Olds Freeway
7.81 mi · 5%
North Stone Road
7.72 mi · 5%
North Comstock Avenue
7.11 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 96 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids

53.7 mi · 00h 58m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.6 mi
113 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Grand Rapids
01h 18m from Mason
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Mason and Sunny near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 163.6 miles (263.3 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

East Grand Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.7 miles from Mason and 89.9 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 113 miles (181.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.6 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 $28.36 one way or $56.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Mason and Sunny near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near East Grand Rapids

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 East Grand Rapids and the surrounding midpoint area.
Former City Hall Site
Scenic stop 5.6 mi away

Former City Hall Site

Grand Rapids , MI
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Historical landmark
Grand Rapids City Hall
Meeting point 5.7 mi away

Grand Rapids City Hall

Grand Rapids , MI
300 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Rating 4.0/5 17 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Grand Rapids.

RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

6 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

20 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
RAIL

Holland station

43 mi away
171 Lincoln Ave.
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

52 mi away
130 North Ensley St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mason and Troy. Straight-line distance: 113.01 mi (181.88 km).

Mason

#1 Mason

City in Michigan

Population8,389
Coordinates42.5792000, -84.4435800
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: West Ash Street (-84.44358, 42.579191)
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.77 gal
21.85 L · about $28.36
Round trip
$56.72
11.54 gal · 43.7 L
Estimated CO2
51.3 kg one way
Round trip: 102.6 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.92 $28.36 $56.72
Mid-grade $5.50 $31.74 $63.48
Premium $6.11 $35.24 $70.47
Diesel $6.81 $39.31 $78.62

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 · Sep 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Mason and Troy. The current time is 10:35:36.

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.