How far is Saugatuck, MI from Troy, MI?

The driving distance from Saugatuck, MI to Troy, MI is about 84.5 miles (136 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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
84.49 mi
01h 43m
Flight
75.74 mi
121.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.74 mi
Kilometers
121.89 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.49 mi
Kilometers
135.97 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Thu, Apr 23, 4:21 AM EDT
Return by in Saugatuck
Thu, Apr 23, 6:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saugatuck
2026-04-23T02:37
Arrive Troy
Thu, Apr 23, 4:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saugatuck
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
Sullivan
MI

Township in Muskegon County, Michigan

From Saugatuck
41.9 mi
00h 51m
To Troy
42.6 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
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 Saugatuck and Troy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    146 m · 40 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5 m · 3 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    20 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Culver Street

    624 ft · 18 sec · Culver Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Allegan Street

    1871 ft · 51 sec · Allegan Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Old Allegan Road

    656 ft · 22 sec · Old Allegan Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Blue Star Highway

    35 m · 4 sec · Blue Star Highway

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Blue Star Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Blue Star Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 196 North, US 31 North: Holland

    1243 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 31, I 196 Business: Holland, Muskegon

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward BL I 196 East: Zeeland, Grand Rapids, Chicago Drive

    1327 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Chicago Drive

    76 m · 5 sec · Chicago Drive

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    103 m · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 120th Avenue

    12.1 mi · 17 min · 120th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Lake Michigan Drive

    1565 ft · 28 sec · Lake Michigan Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto M-231

    7.1 mi · 8 min · M-231

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Cleveland Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 112th Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · 112th Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on South Maple Island Road

    22 mi · 30 min · South Maple Island Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Maple Island Road

    6.9 mi · 9 min · North Maple Island Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Maple Island Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Maple Island Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Division Street

    2852 ft · 1 min · Division Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East South Avenue

    1322 ft · 30 sec · East South Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on South Street

    1365 ft · 24 sec · South Street

  26. 26

    Continue on West 1 Mile Road

    2639 ft · 46 sec · West 1 Mile Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Dickinson Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · North Dickinson Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 4 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Comstock Avenue

    7.1 mi · 17 min · North Comstock Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  31. 31

    Continue on North Dickinson Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · 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 Saugatuck 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
32 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Maple Island Road
22 mi · 26%
120th Avenue
12.1 mi · 14%
North Comstock Avenue
7.11 mi · 8%
M-231
7.05 mi · 8%
North Maple Island Road
6.86 mi · 8%
US 31
6.06 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

South Maple Island Road

Continue on South Maple Island Road

22 mi · 00h 30m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
75.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sullivan
00h 51m from Saugatuck
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saugatuck 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 Saugatuck to Troy?

The road trip is about 84.5 miles (136 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Sullivan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from Saugatuck and 42.6 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.24 one way or $22.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sullivan

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

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

RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

40 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

41 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
RAIL

Holland station

44 mi away
171 Lincoln Ave.
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

53 mi away
130 North Ensley St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saugatuck and Troy. Straight-line distance: 75.74 mi (121.89 km).

Saugatuck

#1 Saugatuck

City in Allegan County in the U.

Population3,408
Coordinates42.6550200, -86.2019800
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.201977, 42.654991)
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.98 gal
11.29 L · about $11.24
Round trip
$22.48
5.96 gal · 22.58 L
Estimated CO2
26.5 kg one way
Round trip: 53 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.24 $22.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.67 $25.35
Premium $4.65 $13.87 $27.74
Diesel $5.30 $15.81 $31.61

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 Saugatuck and Troy. The current time is 02:37:56.

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.