How far is South Monroe, MI from Troy, MI?
The driving distance from South Monroe, MI to Troy, MI is about 257.6 miles (414.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Clinton County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Monroe and Troy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Monroe and Troy.
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Start on the route
81 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
672 ft · 35 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Dixie Highway
1797 ft · 39 sec · South Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto East Dunbar Road
1.3 km · 2 min · East Dunbar Road
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Turn right onto South Telegraph Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Telegraph Road
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Turn left onto South Custer Road
11.9 mi · 17 min · South Custer Road
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Continue on East Monroe Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Monroe Street
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Continue on Tecumseh Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Tecumseh Street
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Take the ramp right toward US 23 North: Ann Arbor
947 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
27.8 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Brighton, Flint
14.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 96 West: Lansing
1893 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Lansing, Brighton, Spencer Road
1555 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Lansing
1463 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
54.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids
53.7 mi · 58 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon
6.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 37 North: Newaygo
2102 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alpine Avenue Northwest
5.1 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest
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Turn straight onto M-37
12.8 mi · 18 min · M-37
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Newaygo Road
4 m · 1 sec · Newaygo Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Newaygo Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Newaygo Road
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Turn left onto Bailey Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Bailey Road
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Turn right onto Squires Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Squires Road
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Continue on Alger Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Alger Avenue
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Turn left onto West 128th Street
2443 ft · 38 sec · West 128th Street
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Turn straight onto Luce Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Luce Avenue
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Continue on West 118th Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West 118th Street
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Turn straight onto Warner Avenue
5.9 mi · 8 min · Warner Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Warner Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Warner Avenue
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Continue on South Stewart Avenue
3134 ft · 1 min · South Stewart Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.6 km · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Stone Road
7.7 mi · 11 min · North Stone Road
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Continue on Jefferson Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto North Green Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue
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Turn left onto 4 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road
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Turn right 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 Monroe and Troy.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 96 West
Keep slight left
54.8 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving South Monroe and Chance Snow Showers near Troy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Monroe to Troy?
The road trip is about 257.6 miles (414.5 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?
Wacousta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.8 miles from South Monroe and 137.8 miles from Troy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.1 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 8:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.28 one way or $68.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers around South Monroe and Chance Snow Showers near Troy.
Stop Ideas Near Wacousta
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 Wacousta.
East Lansing station
Owosso, MI
Durand Union Station
Albion station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Monroe and Troy. Straight-line distance: 183.48 mi (295.28 km).
#1 South Monroe
Unincorporated community in Michigan
| Population | 6,433 |
| Coordinates | 41.8958800, -83.4177100 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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: 415 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
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 | $34.28 | $68.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.66 | $77.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.30 | $84.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $48.21 | $96.43 |
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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