How far is Saginaw, MI from Troy, MI?

The driving distance from Saginaw, MI to Troy, MI is about 145.4 miles (234 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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
145.41 mi
02h 31m
Flight
105.91 mi
170.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.91 mi
Kilometers
170.45 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.41 mi
Kilometers
234.01 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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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 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Wed, Sep 23, 1:55 PM EDT
Return by in Saginaw
Wed, Sep 23, 4:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saginaw
2026-09-23T11:23
Arrive Troy
Wed, Sep 23, 1:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saginaw
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
Farwell
MI

Human settlement in Clare County, Michigan, United States of America

From Saginaw
68 mi
01h 15m
To Troy
77.4 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph ENE
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Holland Avenue

    1009 ft · 25 sec · East Holland Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Washington Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Rust Avenue

    3132 ft · 42 sec · Rust Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Williams Street

    2311 ft · 34 sec · Williams Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Midland Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Midland Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Midland Road

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Midland Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    9.3 mi · 11 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10: Clare

    38 mi · 38 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 WEST, TO M 115: Ludington, Cadillac

    56.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on East Washington

    718 ft · 19 sec · East Washington

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South M 37

    1330 ft · 38 sec · South M 37

  15. 15

    Continue on Michigan Avenue

    3229 ft · 1 min · Michigan Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on South M 37

    5.2 mi · 7 min · South M 37

  17. 17

    Continue on North Woodbridge Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · North Woodbridge Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 15 Mile Road

    2862 ft · 1 min · West 15 Mile Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North Bingham Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Bingham Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1368 ft · 38 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North Cleveland Drive

    3.6 mi · 9 min · North Cleveland Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on West 13 Mile Road

    5.1 mi · 12 min · West 13 Mile Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Dickinson Avenue

    41 m · 4 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saginaw and Troy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 WEST
56.8 mi · 39%
US 10
38 mi · 26%
South Main Street
10.6 mi · 7%
Midland Road
5.52 mi · 4%
South M 37
5.42 mi · 4%
West 13 Mile Road
5.09 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 10 WEST

Take the exit slight right toward US 10 WEST, TO M 115: Ludington, Cadillac

56.8 mi · 01h 15m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.5 mi
105.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farwell
01h 15m from Saginaw
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saginaw and Sunny near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.4 miles (234 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Farwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Saginaw and 77.4 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 39.5 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.04 one way or $50.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saginaw and Sunny near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Farwell

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

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

BUS

Big Rapids, Michigan

52 mi away
14342 Northland Dr.
BUS

Reed City, Michigan

52 mi away
US 10 & 220th Ave.
BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

65 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

69 mi away
130 North Ensley St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saginaw and Troy. Straight-line distance: 105.91 mi (170.45 km).

Saginaw

#1 Saginaw

The most populous city in Saginaw County, Michigan.

Population47,823
Coordinates43.4194700, -83.9508100
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: East Holland Avenue (-83.950158, 43.420211)
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.13 gal
19.42 L · about $25.04
Round trip
$50.08
10.26 gal · 38.84 L
Estimated CO2
45.6 kg one way
Round trip: 91.2 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.88 $25.04 $50.08
Mid-grade $5.49 $28.17 $56.35
Premium $6.09 $31.26 $62.51
Diesel $6.88 $35.30 $70.60

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saginaw and Troy. The current time is 11:23:31.

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.