How far is South Haven, MI from Troy, MI?
The driving distance from South Haven, MI to Troy, MI is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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
Driving Distance
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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 00m.
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.
City in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Haven and Troy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Haven and Troy.
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Start on Phoenix Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Phoenix Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1406 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
24.1 mi · 26 min
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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 South Haven and Troy.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Phoenix Street
Merge slight left
24.1 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Sunny leaving South Haven and Sunny near Troy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Haven to Troy?
The road trip is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Fruitport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.2 miles from South Haven and 51.9 miles from Troy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 2:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.73 one way or $27.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Haven and Sunny near Troy.
Stop Ideas Near Fruitport
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 Fruitport.
Holland station
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Howard City, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Haven and Troy. Straight-line distance: 93.47 mi (150.42 km).
#1 South Haven
Township in Van Buren County, Michigan
| Population | 4,325 |
| Coordinates | 42.4030900, -86.2736400 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| 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: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.73 | $27.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.48 | $30.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.94 | $33.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.31 | $38.61 |
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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