How far is Spencer, MI from Troy, MI?

The driving distance from Spencer, MI to Troy, MI is about 103.2 miles (166.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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
103.22 mi
01h 46m
Flight
76.55 mi
123.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.55 mi
Kilometers
123.2 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.22 mi
Kilometers
166.12 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Tue, May 12, 9:41 PM EDT
Return by in Spencer
Tue, May 12, 11:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spencer
2026-05-12T19:54
Arrive Troy
Tue, May 12, 9:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spencer
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
Tustin
MI

Human settlement in Osceola County, Michigan, United States of America

From Spencer
51.2 mi
00h 53m
To Troy
52 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Golden Road Southeast

    38 m · 7 sec · Golden Road Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Spencer Road Southeast

    3 mi · 7 min · Spencer Road Southeast

  3. 3

    Continue on Boardman Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Boardman Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto US 131 Southwest

    6.1 mi · 8 min · US 131 Southwest

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 131

    33 m · 6 sec · US 131

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto US 131

    4.9 mi · 7 min · US 131

  7. 7

    Continue on North US 131 Highway

    46.1 mi · 47 min · North US 131 Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10

    3043 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    16 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on East Washington

    718 ft · 19 sec · East Washington

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South M 37

    1330 ft · 38 sec · South M 37

  12. 12

    Continue on Michigan Avenue

    3229 ft · 1 min · Michigan Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on South M 37

    5.2 mi · 7 min · South M 37

  14. 14

    Continue on North Woodbridge Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · North Woodbridge Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 15 Mile Road

    2862 ft · 1 min · West 15 Mile Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North Bingham Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Bingham Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1368 ft · 38 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North Cleveland Drive

    3.6 mi · 9 min · North Cleveland Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on West 13 Mile Road

    5.1 mi · 12 min · West 13 Mile Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Dickinson Avenue

    41 m · 4 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spencer and Troy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North US 131 Highway
46.1 mi · 45%
US 131 Southwest
6.06 mi · 6%
Boardman Road
5.48 mi · 5%
South M 37
5.42 mi · 5%
West 13 Mile Road
5.09 mi · 5%
US 131
4.97 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North US 131 Highway

Continue on North US 131 Highway

46.1 mi · 00h 47m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
76.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tustin
00h 53m from Spencer
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Spencer and Rain Showers near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.2 miles (166.1 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Tustin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.2 miles from Spencer and 52 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 2:56 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 Rain Showers around Spencer and Rain Showers near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Tustin

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

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

BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

19 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.
BUS

Reed City, Michigan

26 mi away
US 10 & 220th Ave.
BUS

Manton, Michigan

34 mi away
Junction U.S. 131 & M-42
BUS

Big Rapids, Michigan

45 mi away
14342 Northland Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spencer and Troy. Straight-line distance: 76.55 mi (123.2 km).

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#1 Spencer

Township in Kent County, Michigan

Population4,292
Coordinates44.6414000, -85.1147700
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Golden Road Southeast (-85.114307, 44.6414)
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.64 gal
13.79 L · about $13.73
Round trip
$27.45
7.28 gal · 27.58 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.7 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Michigan · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Spencer and Troy. The current time is 19:54:43.

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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.