How far is Owosso, MI from Troy, MI?

The driving distance from Owosso, MI to Troy, MI is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
146.51 mi
02h 44m
Flight
105.9 mi
170.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.9 mi
Kilometers
170.43 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.51 mi
Kilometers
235.78 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Thu, Sep 17, 2:30 PM EDT
Return by in Owosso
Thu, Sep 17, 5:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Owosso
2026-09-17T11:45
Arrive Troy
Thu, Sep 17, 2:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Owosso
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
Mount Pleasant
MI

City in Isabella County, Michigan, United States

From Owosso
70.5 mi
01h 22m
To Troy
76.1 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ENE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    22 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    17.2 mi · 25 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward M 21: St Johns, Owosso

    2871 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    44 mi · 46 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward US 127 Business: Mount Pleasant

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Business US-127

  7. 7

    Continue on South Mission Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Mission Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Broomfield Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Broomfield Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East Broomfield Road

    2670 ft · 45 sec · East Broomfield Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Lincoln Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Remus Road

    14 mi · 19 min · East Remus Road

  12. 12

    Continue on 9 Mile Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · 9 Mile Road

  13. 13

    Continue on East Wheatland Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · East Wheatland Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on 9 Mile Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · 9 Mile Road

  15. 15

    Continue on 9 Mile Road

    2 mi · 3 min · 9 Mile Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 90th Avenue

    2696 ft · 46 sec · 90th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Buchanan Road

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Buchanan Road

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on 155th Avenue

    2687 ft · 44 sec · 155th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 8 Mile Road

    4.7 mi · 7 min · 8 Mile Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right toward US 131 North: Cadillac

    2019 ft · 49 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 11 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward B-96: 19 Mile Rd

    2803 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 19 Mile Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 19 Mile Road

  24. 24

    Continue on East 13 Mile Road

    9.9 mi · 17 min · East 13 Mile Road

  25. 25

    Continue on North Walnut Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Walnut Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East 14 Mile Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · East 14 Mile Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Bingham Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · North Bingham Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1368 ft · 38 sec · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on North Cleveland Drive

    3.6 mi · 9 min · North Cleveland Drive

  30. 30

    Continue on West 13 Mile Road

    5.1 mi · 12 min · West 13 Mile Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North Dickinson Avenue

    41 m · 4 sec · 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 Owosso and Troy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M 21
44.6 mi · 30%
West Main Street
17.5 mi · 12%
East Remus Road
14 mi · 10%
US 131 North
11 mi · 7%
East 13 Mile Road
9.93 mi · 7%
9 Mile Road
8.35 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

M 21

Merge slight left

44 mi · 00h 46m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.6 mi
105.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Pleasant
01h 22m from Owosso
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Owosso 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 Owosso to Troy?

The road trip is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Mount Pleasant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Owosso and 76.1 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.49 one way or $46.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Owosso and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Troy.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Owosso and Troy. Straight-line distance: 105.9 mi (170.43 km).

Owosso

#1 Owosso

City in Michigan, USA

Population14,338
Coordinates42.9978000, -84.1766400
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.17664, 42.997792)
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.17 gal
19.57 L · about $23.49
Round trip
$46.97
10.34 gal · 39.14 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.9 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.54 $23.49 $46.97
Mid-grade $5.11 $26.42 $52.85
Premium $5.71 $29.54 $59.08
Diesel $6.34 $32.79 $65.58

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 · Sep 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Owosso and Troy. The current time is 11:45:17.

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.