How far is Pierson, MI from Troy, MI?

The driving distance from Pierson, MI to Troy, MI is about 58 miles (93.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.05 mi
01h 07m
Flight
39.21 mi
63.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.21 mi
Kilometers
63.11 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.05 mi
Kilometers
93.42 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Thu, Oct 15, 7:35 PM EDT
Return by in Pierson
Thu, Oct 15, 8:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pierson
2026-10-15T18:28
Arrive Troy
Thu, Oct 15, 7:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pierson
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
Big Rapids
MI

City in the U.

From Pierson
29.4 mi
00h 33m
To Troy
28.7 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph ESE
Destination
59°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street

    45 m · 14 sec · 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Grand Street

    106 m · 17 sec · Grand Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 4th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Cannonsville Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Cannonsville Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward US 131 North: Cadillac

    1943 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    28.2 mi · 28 min

  7. 7

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

    2803 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 19 Mile Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 19 Mile Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East 13 Mile Road

    9.9 mi · 17 min · East 13 Mile Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North Walnut Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Walnut Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East 14 Mile Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · East 14 Mile Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Bingham Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · North Bingham Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1368 ft · 38 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Cleveland Drive

    3.6 mi · 9 min · North Cleveland Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on West 13 Mile Road

    5.1 mi · 12 min · West 13 Mile Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Dickinson Avenue

    41 m · 4 sec · 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 Pierson and Troy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 131 North
28.5 mi · 49%
East 13 Mile Road
9.93 mi · 17%
West 13 Mile Road
5.09 mi · 9%
East 14 Mile Road
4.93 mi · 9%
North Cleveland Drive
3.57 mi · 6%
19 Mile Road
1.76 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 131 North

Merge slight left

28.2 mi · 00h 28m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
39.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Rapids
00h 33m from Pierson
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Pierson and Rain Showers near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pierson to Troy?

The road trip is about 58 miles (93.4 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Big Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.4 miles from Pierson and 28.7 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.42 one way or $18.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Pierson and Rain Showers near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Big Rapids

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Big Rapids, 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 Big Rapids.

BUS

Big Rapids, Michigan

14342 Northland Dr.
BUS

Reed City, Michigan

20 mi away
US 10 & 220th Ave.
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

34 mi away
130 North Ensley St.
BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

64 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pierson and Troy. Straight-line distance: 39.21 mi (63.11 km).

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#1 Pierson

Township in Montcalm County, Michigan

Population174
Coordinates43.3197500, -85.4978100
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: 3rd Street (-85.498093, 43.319847)
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.05 gal
7.75 L · about $9.42
Round trip
$18.84
4.1 gal · 15.5 L
Estimated CO2
18.2 kg one way
Round trip: 36.4 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.59 $9.42 $18.84
Mid-grade $5.25 $10.75 $21.51
Premium $5.85 $11.98 $23.96
Diesel $6.48 $13.28 $26.57

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pierson and Troy. The current time is 18:28:25.

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.