How far is Spring Lake, MI from Troy, MI?

The driving distance from Spring Lake, MI to Troy, MI is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
53.11 mi
01h 05m
Flight
46.88 mi
75.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.88 mi
Kilometers
75.45 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.11 mi
Kilometers
85.48 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Thu, Sep 17, 7:22 AM EDT
Return by in Spring Lake
Thu, Sep 17, 8:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Lake
2026-09-17T06:17
Arrive Troy
Thu, Sep 17, 7:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Lake
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
Holton
MI

Township of Michigan

From Spring Lake
27.5 mi
00h 32m
To Troy
25.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Lake and Troy.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Buchanan Street

    35 m · 7 sec · North Buchanan Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Savidge Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Savidge Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Pine Street

    1047 ft · 30 sec · Pine Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    124 m · 12 sec · 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    797 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    14.3 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward M 120: Fermont

    2306 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Holton Road

    13.8 mi · 19 min · Holton Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North Maple Island Road

    6.9 mi · 9 min · North Maple Island Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Maple Island Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Maple Island Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Division Street

    2852 ft · 1 min · Division Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East South Avenue

    1322 ft · 30 sec · East South Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on South Street

    1365 ft · 24 sec · South Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West 1 Mile Road

    2639 ft · 46 sec · West 1 Mile Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Dickinson Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · North Dickinson Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 4 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Comstock Avenue

    7.1 mi · 17 min · North Comstock Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  20. 20

    Continue on North Dickinson Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · 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 Spring Lake 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
3rd Street
14.6 mi · 27%
Holton Road
13.8 mi · 26%
North Comstock Avenue
7.11 mi · 13%
North Maple Island Road
6.86 mi · 13%
North Dickinson Avenue
5.11 mi · 10%
Maple Island Avenue
2.46 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

3rd Street

Merge slight left

14.3 mi · 00h 15m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
46.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holton
00h 32m from Spring Lake
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Spring Lake and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spring Lake to Troy?

The road trip is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Holton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Spring Lake and 25.7 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.29 one way or $16.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Spring Lake and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Holton

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

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

BUS

Howard City, Michigan

49 mi away
130 North Ensley St.
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

53 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
BUS

Big Rapids, Michigan

58 mi away
14342 Northland Dr.
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

60 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Lake and Troy. Straight-line distance: 46.88 mi (75.45 km).

Spring Lake

#1 Spring Lake

Village in Ottawa County, Michigan

Population2,504
Coordinates43.0769600, -86.1970000
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Troy

#2 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: North Buchanan Street (-86.197166, 43.07696)
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.09 L · about $8.29
Round trip
$16.59
3.74 gal · 14.18 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.44 $8.29 $16.59
Mid-grade $5.04 $9.43 $18.86
Premium $5.64 $10.54 $21.08
Diesel $6.26 $11.70 $23.41

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 · Sep 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Spring Lake and Troy. The current time is 06:17:19.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.