How far is Nelson, MI from Troy, MI?
The driving distance from Nelson, MI to Troy, MI is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94 miles (151.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nelson and Troy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nelson and Troy.
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Start on Nelson Road
40 m · 11 sec · Nelson Road
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Turn left onto South Hemlock Road
5.6 mi · 14 min · South Hemlock Road
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Turn left onto West Saginaw Street
1833 ft · 24 sec · West Saginaw Street
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Continue on North Saginaw Street
715 ft · 9 sec · North Saginaw Street
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Continue on Gratiot Road
4.1 mi · 5 min · Gratiot Road
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Continue on Saginaw Street
2661 ft · 1 min · Saginaw Street
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Continue on West Saginaw Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Saginaw Street
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Continue on Gratiot Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Road
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Continue on East Monroe Road
5 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road
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Continue on East Saginaw Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Saginaw Street
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Continue on East Monroe Road
5.4 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road
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Continue on East Washington Street
3137 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street
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Continue on West Washington Avenue
3042 ft · 1 min · West Washington Avenue
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Continue on West Monroe Road
11 mi · 15 min · West Monroe Road
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Continue on Northwest Monroe Road
2394 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Monroe Road
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Continue on Howard City Edmore Road
9.1 mi · 12 min · Howard City Edmore Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Howard City-Edmore Road
960 ft · 20 sec · Howard City-Edmore Road
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Continue on Howard City Edmore Road Northeast
21 mi · 29 min · Howard City Edmore Road Northeast
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Continue on West Edgar Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Edgar Road
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Take the exit right toward US 131 North: Cadillac
2296 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
21.8 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward B-96: 19 Mile Rd
2803 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto 19 Mile Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · 19 Mile Road
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Continue on East 13 Mile Road
9.9 mi · 17 min · East 13 Mile Road
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Continue on North Walnut Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North Walnut Avenue
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Turn left onto East 14 Mile Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · East 14 Mile Road
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Turn left onto North Bingham Avenue
1 km · 2 min · North Bingham Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1368 ft · 38 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on North Cleveland Drive
3.6 mi · 9 min · North Cleveland Drive
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Continue on West 13 Mile Road
5.1 mi · 12 min · West 13 Mile Road
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Turn right onto North Dickinson Avenue
41 m · 4 sec · North Dickinson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Dickinson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nelson and Troy.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US 131 North
Merge slight left
21.8 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nelson and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Troy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nelson to Troy?
The road trip is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Morley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.7 miles from Nelson and 62.8 miles from Troy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94 miles (151.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 1:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.67 one way or $39.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Nelson and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Troy.
Stop Ideas Near Morley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nelson and Troy. Straight-line distance: 93.98 mi (151.24 km).
#1 Nelson
Township in Saginaw County, Michigan
| Population | 5,142 |
| Coordinates | 43.3341900, -84.2297100 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Troy
The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 83,589 |
| Coordinates | 43.7430700, -86.0192300 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.54 | $19.67 | $39.34 |
| Mid-grade | $5.11 | $22.13 | $44.26 |
| Premium | $5.71 | $24.74 | $49.48 |
| Diesel | $6.34 | $27.46 | $54.92 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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