How far is Nottawa, MI from Troy, MI?

The driving distance from Nottawa, MI to Troy, MI is about 158.4 miles (254.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.3 miles (208.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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
158.36 mi
02h 49m
Flight
129.31 mi
208.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.31 mi
Kilometers
208.1 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.36 mi
Kilometers
254.85 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Thu, Apr 23, 6:13 AM EDT
Return by in Nottawa
Thu, Apr 23, 9:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nottawa
2026-04-23T03:24
Arrive Troy
Thu, Apr 23, 6:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nottawa
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
Cutlerville
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Nottawa
75.1 mi
01h 24m
To Troy
83.3 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 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 Nottawa and Troy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 86

    3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 86

  2. 2

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto West Burr Oak Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Burr Oak Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 86

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 86

  5. 5

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto US-131

    9.3 mi · 11 min · US-131

  7. 7

    Continue on South Grand Street

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min · South Grand Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96, M 37: Muskegon, Lansing

    2409 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96: Muskegon

    1550 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on M 37 North: Alpine Avenue Northwest, Newaygo

    1693 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Alpine Avenue Northwest

    5.2 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 Nottawa 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
32 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Grand Street
63.5 mi · 40%
M-37
12.8 mi · 8%
US-131
9.33 mi · 6%
North Stone Road
7.72 mi · 5%
State Highway 86
7.12 mi · 4%
North Comstock Avenue
7.11 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Grand Street

Continue on South Grand Street

63.5 mi · 01h 09m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.1 mi
129.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cutlerville
01h 24m from Nottawa
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Nottawa 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 Nottawa to Troy?

The road trip is about 158.4 miles (254.9 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Cutlerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Nottawa and 83.3 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 129.3 miles (208.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.08 one way or $42.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cutlerville

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 Cutlerville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Former City Hall Site
Scenic stop 7.3 mi away

Former City Hall Site

Grand Rapids , MI
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Historical landmark
Hudsonville City Hall
Meeting point 9.3 mi away

Hudsonville City Hall

Hudsonville , MI
3275 Central Blvd, Hudsonville, MI 49426
Rating 4.4/5 19 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cutlerville.

RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

13 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

32 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
RAIL

Holland station

36 mi away
171 Lincoln Ave.
RAIL

Kalamazoo Transportation Center

61 mi away
459 North Burdick St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nottawa and Troy. Straight-line distance: 129.31 mi (208.1 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Nottawa

Township in St.

Population2,273
Coordinates41.9189400, -85.4488700
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway 86 (-85.448865, 41.919108)
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.59 gal
21.15 L · about $21.08
Round trip
$42.16
11.18 gal · 42.3 L
Estimated CO2
49.7 kg one way
Round trip: 99.4 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.08 $42.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.77 $47.55
Premium $4.65 $26.02 $52.03
Diesel $5.30 $29.65 $59.30

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 Nottawa and Troy. The current time is 03:24:05.

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.