How far is Mount Pleasant, MI from Troy, MI?

The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, MI to Troy, MI is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.36 mi
02h 16m
Flight
89.58 mi
144.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.58 mi
Kilometers
144.17 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.36 mi
Kilometers
190.49 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Wed, Nov 11, 3:37 AM EST
Return by in Mount Pleasant
Wed, Nov 11, 5:53 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Pleasant
2026-11-11T01:21
Arrive Troy
Wed, Nov 11, 3:37 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Pleasant
9:30 PM EST
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
Fruitport
MI

City in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America

From Mount Pleasant
49.2 mi
01h 08m
To Troy
69.2 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Veterans Day

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Nov 11 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 9 mph ESE
Destination
51°F
Veterans Day

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Nov 11 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and Troy.

  1. 1

    Start on Little Sable Drive

    92 m · 14 sec · Little Sable Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Point Betsie Drive

    61 m · 11 sec · Point Betsie Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Blue Star Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Blue Star Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 109th Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 109th Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1935 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Freeway

    17.8 mi · 19 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 31, I 196 Business: Holland, Muskegon

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward BL I 196 East: Zeeland, Grand Rapids, Chicago Drive

    1327 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Chicago Drive

    76 m · 5 sec · Chicago Drive

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    103 m · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 120th Avenue

    12.1 mi · 17 min · 120th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Lake Michigan Drive

    1565 ft · 28 sec · Lake Michigan Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto M-231

    7.1 mi · 8 min · M-231

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cleveland Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 112th Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · 112th Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on South Maple Island Road

    22 mi · 30 min · South Maple Island Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Maple Island Road

    6.9 mi · 9 min · North Maple Island Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Maple Island Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Maple Island Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Division Street

    2852 ft · 1 min · Division Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East South Avenue

    1322 ft · 30 sec · East South Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on South Street

    1365 ft · 24 sec · South Street

  22. 22

    Continue on West 1 Mile Road

    2639 ft · 46 sec · West 1 Mile Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Dickinson Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · North Dickinson Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 4 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road

  25. 25

    Turn left 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 Mount Pleasant and Troy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Maple Island Road
22 mi · 19%
Gerald R Ford Freeway
17.8 mi · 15%
120th Avenue
12.1 mi · 10%
North Comstock Avenue
7.11 mi · 6%
M-231
7.05 mi · 6%
North Maple Island Road
6.86 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

South Maple Island Road

Continue on South Maple Island Road

22 mi · 00h 30m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
89.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fruitport
01h 08m from Mount Pleasant
Leave By
1:58 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant to Troy?

The road trip is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Fruitport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from Mount Pleasant and 69.2 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Mount Pleasant and Chance Rain Showers near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Fruitport

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

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

RAIL

Holland station

38 mi away
171 Lincoln Ave.
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

43 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

48 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

63 mi away
130 North Ensley St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Troy. Straight-line distance: 89.58 mi (144.17 km).

Mount Pleasant

#1 Mount Pleasant

City in Isabella County, Michigan, United States

Population24,274
Coordinates42.4572500, -86.2472500
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Little Sable Drive (-86.246981, 42.456902)
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.81 L · about $17.31
Round trip
$34.63
8.36 gal · 31.62 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $17.31 $34.63
Mid-grade $4.81 $20.10 $40.20
Premium $5.41 $22.61 $45.21
Diesel $6.50 $27.17 $54.34

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Pleasant and Troy. The current time is 01:21:22.

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.