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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Muskegon County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on the route
146 m · 40 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
5 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
20 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Culver Street
624 ft · 18 sec · Culver Street
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Turn slight left onto Allegan Street
1871 ft · 51 sec · Allegan Street
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Continue on Old Allegan Road
656 ft · 22 sec · Old Allegan Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Blue Star Highway
35 m · 4 sec · Blue Star Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Blue Star Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Blue Star Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 196 North, US 31 North: Holland
1243 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Freeway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 31, I 196 Business: Holland, Muskegon
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward BL I 196 East: Zeeland, Grand Rapids, Chicago Drive
1327 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Chicago Drive
76 m · 5 sec · Chicago Drive
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Turn slight left
103 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto 120th Avenue
12.1 mi · 17 min · 120th Avenue
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Turn left onto Lake Michigan Drive
1565 ft · 28 sec · Lake Michigan Drive
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Turn right onto M-231
7.1 mi · 8 min · M-231
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Turn right onto Cleveland Street
1 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Street
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Turn left onto 112th Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · 112th Avenue
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Continue on South Maple Island Road
22 mi · 30 min · South Maple Island Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Maple Island Road
6.9 mi · 9 min · North Maple Island Road
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Continue on Maple Island Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Maple Island Avenue
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Continue on Division Street
2852 ft · 1 min · Division Street
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Turn right onto East South Avenue
1322 ft · 30 sec · East South Avenue
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Continue on South Street
1365 ft · 24 sec · South Street
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Continue on West 1 Mile Road
2639 ft · 46 sec · West 1 Mile Road
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Turn left onto North Dickinson Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · North Dickinson Avenue
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Turn right onto 4 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road
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Turn left onto North Comstock Avenue
7.1 mi · 17 min · North Comstock Avenue
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Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road
1.4 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road
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Continue on North Dickinson Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · North Dickinson Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sullivan.
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Rockford, Michigan
Holland station
Howard City, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saugatuck and Troy. Straight-line distance: 75.74 mi (121.89 km).
#1 Saugatuck
City in Allegan County in the U.
| Population | 3,408 |
| Coordinates | 42.6550200, -86.2019800 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Troy
The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 83,589 |
| Coordinates | 43.7430700, -86.0192300 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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