How far is Owosso, MI from Holly, MI?
The driving distance from Owosso, MI to Holly, MI is about 39 miles (62.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Michigan, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Owosso and Holly.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owosso and Holly.
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Start on the route
24 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
22 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · West Main Street
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Continue on M-21
18.7 mi · 27 min · M-21
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit, Ann Arbor
646 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Holly Road
2239 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right onto Holly Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Holly Road
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Continue on North Saginaw Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Saginaw Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Saginaw Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Owosso and Holly.
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.
M-21
Continue on M-21
18.7 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Rain Likely leaving Owosso and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Holly.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Owosso to Holly?
The road trip is about 39 miles (62.8 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Swartz Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Owosso and 19.6 miles from Holly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.34 one way or $12.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Owosso and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Holly.
Stop Ideas Near Swartz Creek
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 Swartz Creek.
Durand Union Station
Flint station
Owosso, MI
Lapeer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Owosso and Holly. Straight-line distance: 31.21 mi (50.23 km).
#1 Owosso
City in Michigan, USA
| Population | 14,338 |
| Coordinates | 42.9978000, -84.1766400 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Holly
Village in north Oakland County in the U.
| Population | 5,603 |
| Coordinates | 42.7919700, -83.6277300 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holly (-83.62773, 42.79197)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $4.59 | $6.34 | $12.68 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
| Premium | $5.85 | $8.07 | $16.13 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $8.94 | $17.88 |
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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