How far is Ottawa County, MI from Troy, MI?

The driving distance from Ottawa County, MI to Troy, MI is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
76.16 mi
01h 30m
Flight
51.79 mi
83.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.79 mi
Kilometers
83.34 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.16 mi
Kilometers
122.57 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Wed, Oct 14, 12:42 AM EDT
Return by in Ottawa County
Wed, Oct 14, 2:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ottawa County
2026-10-13T23:11
Arrive Troy
Wed, Oct 14, 12:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ottawa County
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
Twin Lake
MI

Census-designated place in Muskegon County, Michigan

From Ottawa County
30.2 mi
00h 45m
To Troy
46 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph WSW
Destination
48°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ottawa County and Troy.

  1. 1

    Start on Lincoln Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Olive Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · West Olive Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Beacon Boulevard

    17.1 mi · 21 min · South Beacon Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward M 120: Fermont

    2306 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Holton Road

    13.8 mi · 19 min · Holton Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Maple Island Road

    6.9 mi · 9 min · North Maple Island Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Maple Island Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Maple Island Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Division Street

    2852 ft · 1 min · Division Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East South Avenue

    1322 ft · 30 sec · East South Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on South Street

    1365 ft · 24 sec · South Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West 1 Mile Road

    2639 ft · 46 sec · West 1 Mile Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Dickinson Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · North Dickinson Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 4 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Comstock Avenue

    7.1 mi · 17 min · North Comstock Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North Dickinson Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Dickinson Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ottawa County 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Beacon Boulevard
17.1 mi · 22%
Holton Road
13.8 mi · 18%
North Comstock Avenue
7.11 mi · 9%
North Maple Island Road
6.86 mi · 9%
North Dickinson Avenue
5.11 mi · 7%
West Olive Road
3.06 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Beacon Boulevard

Continue on South Beacon Boulevard

17.1 mi · 00h 21m

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
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
51.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Twin Lake
00h 45m from Ottawa County
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ottawa County and Slight 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 Ottawa County to Troy?

The road trip is about 76.2 miles (122.6 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Twin Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.2 miles from Ottawa County and 46 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.52 one way or $25.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ottawa County and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Twin Lake

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

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

BUS

Howard City, Michigan

56 mi away
130 North Ensley St.
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

56 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

60 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
RAIL

Holland station

64 mi away
171 Lincoln Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ottawa County and Troy. Straight-line distance: 51.79 mi (83.34 km).

Ottawa County

#1 Ottawa County

County in Michigan, United States

Population294,635
Coordinates43.0026400, -86.1795000
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Lincoln Street (-86.179502, 43.001299)
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.17 L · about $12.52
Round trip
$25.05
5.38 gal · 20.34 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.66 $12.52 $25.05
Mid-grade $5.30 $14.25 $28.49
Premium $5.88 $15.83 $31.65
Diesel $6.49 $17.46 $34.91

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 · Oct 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Ottawa County and Troy. The current time is 23:11:37.

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.