How far is Sandstone, MI from Troy, MI?

The driving distance from Sandstone, MI to Troy, MI is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.9 miles (205.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
182.94 mi
03h 03m
Flight
127.95 mi
205.91 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.95 mi
Kilometers
205.91 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.94 mi
Kilometers
294.42 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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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 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Thu, Apr 23, 9:03 AM EDT
Return by in Sandstone
Thu, Apr 23, 12:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandstone
2026-04-23T05:59
Arrive Troy
Thu, Apr 23, 9:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sandstone
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lowell
MI

City in Kent County, Michigan, United States

From Sandstone
87.3 mi
01h 31m
To Troy
95.6 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Sandstone Road

    83 m · 9 sec · South Sandstone Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Michigan Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Michigan Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit

    2366 ft · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127 North, M 50: Lansing, Jackson

    1507 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 127 North: Lansing

    134 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Ransom E Olds Freeway

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North, I 96 West: Flint, Grand Rapids

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids

    53.7 mi · 58 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward M 37 North: Newaygo

    2102 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Alpine Avenue Northwest

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto M-37

    12.8 mi · 18 min · M-37

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Newaygo Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Newaygo Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Newaygo Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Newaygo Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bailey Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Bailey Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Squires Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Squires Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Alger Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Alger Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West 128th Street

    2443 ft · 38 sec · West 128th Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Luce Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Luce Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on West 118th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West 118th Street

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Warner Avenue

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Warner Avenue

  26. 26

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

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Warner Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on South Stewart Avenue

    3134 ft · 1 min · South Stewart Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · East Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North Stone Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · North Stone Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Jefferson Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North Green Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto 4 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto North Comstock Avenue

    7.1 mi · 17 min · North Comstock Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  35. 35

    Continue on North Dickinson Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Dickinson Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandstone 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
36 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 West
60.3 mi · 33%
M-37
12.8 mi · 7%
Ransom E Olds Freeway
7.81 mi · 4%
North Stone Road
7.72 mi · 4%
North Comstock Avenue
7.11 mi · 4%
Warner Avenue
5.93 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 96 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids

53.7 mi · 00h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55 mi
127.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowell
01h 31m from Sandstone
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sandstone and Mostly Sunny near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.3 miles from Sandstone and 95.6 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 127.9 miles (205.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 55 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.36 one way or $48.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lowell

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

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

BUS

Rockford, Michigan

27 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

28 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

52 mi away
130 North Ensley St.
RAIL

Holland station

64 mi away
171 Lincoln Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandstone and Troy. Straight-line distance: 127.95 mi (205.91 km).

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#1 Sandstone

Township in Jackson County, Michigan

Population3,948
Coordinates42.2519800, -84.5177400
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: South Sandstone Road (-84.517682, 42.25198)
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.46 gal
24.44 L · about $24.36
Round trip
$48.72
12.92 gal · 48.88 L
Estimated CO2
57.4 kg one way
Round trip: 114.8 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.36 $48.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.47 $54.95
Premium $4.65 $30.06 $60.13
Diesel $5.30 $34.26 $68.53

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandstone and Troy. The current time is 05:59:20.

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.