How far is Ross, MI from Troy, MI?

The driving distance from Ross, MI to Troy, MI is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.4 miles (110 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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
88.92 mi
01h 39m
Flight
68.35 mi
110 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.35 mi
Kilometers
110 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.92 mi
Kilometers
143.11 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Mon, May 4, 10:08 PM EDT
Return by in Ross
Mon, May 4, 11:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ross
2026-05-04T20:29
Arrive Troy
Mon, May 4, 10:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ross
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
Casnovia
MI

Township in Muskegon County, Michigan

From Ross
41 mi
00h 49m
To Troy
47.9 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 18 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 100th Street Southwest

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 100th Street Southwest

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward US 131 North: Grand Rapids

    990 ft · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    15.9 mi · 17 min

  4. 4

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

    2409 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96: Muskegon

    1550 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

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

    1693 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Alpine Avenue Northwest

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto M-37

    12.8 mi · 18 min · M-37

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Newaygo Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Newaygo Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Newaygo Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Newaygo Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Bailey Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Bailey Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Squires Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Squires Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Alger Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Alger Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West 128th Street

    2443 ft · 38 sec · West 128th Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Luce Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Luce Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on West 118th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West 118th Street

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Warner Avenue

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Warner Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Warner Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Warner Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on South Stewart Avenue

    3134 ft · 1 min · South Stewart Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Stone Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · North Stone Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Green Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 4 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Comstock Avenue

    7.1 mi · 17 min · North Comstock Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  27. 27

    Continue on North Dickinson Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Dickinson Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ross 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
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 131 North
16.1 mi · 18%
M-37
12.8 mi · 14%
North Stone Road
7.72 mi · 9%
North Comstock Avenue
7.11 mi · 8%
Warner Avenue
5.93 mi · 7%
Alpine Avenue Northwest
5.24 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US 131 North

Merge slight left

15.9 mi · 00h 17m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
68.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Casnovia
00h 49m from Ross
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ross and Mostly Sunny then 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 Ross to Troy?

The road trip is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Casnovia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41 miles from Ross and 47.9 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 68.4 miles (110 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.84 one way or $23.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ross and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Casnovia

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

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

BUS

Rockford, Michigan

23 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

32 mi away
130 North Ensley St.
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

32 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
RAIL

Holland station

55 mi away
171 Lincoln Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ross and Troy. Straight-line distance: 68.35 mi (110 km).

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#1 Ross

Township in Kalamazoo County, Michigan

Population4,975
Coordinates42.7825300, -85.6944700
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: 100th Street Southwest (-85.694467, 42.782635)
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.14 gal
11.88 L · about $11.84
Round trip
$23.68
6.28 gal · 23.76 L
Estimated CO2
27.9 kg one way
Round trip: 55.8 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.84 $23.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.35 $26.71
Premium $4.65 $14.61 $29.23
Diesel $5.30 $16.65 $33.31

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Ross and Troy. The current time is 20:29:37.

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.