How far is Muskegon Heights, MI from Troy, MI?

The driving distance from Muskegon Heights, MI to Troy, MI is about 47.2 miles (76 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
47.22 mi
00h 58m
Flight
39.03 mi
62.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.03 mi
Kilometers
62.82 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.22 mi
Kilometers
75.99 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Thu, Nov 12, 3:45 AM EST
Return by in Muskegon Heights
Thu, Nov 12, 4:43 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muskegon Heights
2026-11-12T02:47
Arrive Troy
Thu, Nov 12, 3:45 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Muskegon Heights
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
Holton
MI

Township of Michigan

From Muskegon Heights
23.5 mi
00h 29m
To Troy
23.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNE
Destination
43°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 14 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Muskegon Heights and Troy.

  1. 1

    Start on East Broadway Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Broadway Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Getty Street

    1228 ft · 34 sec · South Getty Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Sherman Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · East Sherman Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 31 North: Ludington

    1264 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward M 120: Fermont

    2306 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Holton Road

    13.8 mi · 19 min · Holton Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Maple Island Road

    6.9 mi · 9 min · North Maple Island Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Maple Island Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Maple Island Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Division Street

    2852 ft · 1 min · Division Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East South Avenue

    1322 ft · 30 sec · East South Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on South Street

    1365 ft · 24 sec · South Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West 1 Mile Road

    2639 ft · 46 sec · West 1 Mile Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Dickinson Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · North Dickinson Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 4 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Comstock Avenue

    7.1 mi · 17 min · North Comstock Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North Dickinson Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Dickinson Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Muskegon Heights 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Holton Road
13.8 mi · 29%
North Comstock Avenue
7.11 mi · 15%
North Maple Island Road
6.86 mi · 15%
US 31 North
5.89 mi · 12%
North Dickinson Avenue
5.11 mi · 11%
Maple Island Avenue
2.46 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Holton Road

Turn right onto Holton Road

13.8 mi · 00h 19m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
39 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holton
00h 29m from Muskegon Heights
Leave By
4:34 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Muskegon Heights 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 Muskegon Heights to Troy?

The road trip is about 47.2 miles (76 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Holton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Muskegon Heights and 23.7 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 39 miles (62.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.81 one way or $13.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Muskegon Heights and Chance Rain Showers near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Holton

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

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

BUS

Howard City, Michigan

49 mi away
130 North Ensley St.
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

53 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
BUS

Big Rapids, Michigan

58 mi away
14342 Northland Dr.
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

60 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Muskegon Heights and Troy. Straight-line distance: 39.03 mi (62.82 km).

Muskegon Heights

#1 Muskegon Heights

City in Muskegon County in the U.

Population10,688
Coordinates43.2011300, -86.2389500
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: East Broadway Avenue (-86.238952, 43.201002)
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.31 L · about $6.81
Round trip
$13.62
3.34 gal · 12.62 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.08 $6.81 $13.62
Mid-grade $4.76 $7.95 $15.90
Premium $5.35 $8.94 $17.88
Diesel $6.47 $10.81 $21.62

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Muskegon Heights and Troy. The current time is 02:47:18.

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.