How far is Troy, MI from Alamo, MI?

The driving distance from Troy, MI to Alamo, MI is about 111.8 miles (180 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
111.87 mi
02h 36m
Flight
95.8 mi
154.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.8 mi
Kilometers
154.18 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.87 mi
Kilometers
180.03 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alamo
Sat, Apr 18, 2:56 AM EDT
Return by in Troy
Sat, Apr 18, 5:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troy
2026-04-18T00:20
Arrive Alamo
Sat, Apr 18, 2:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Troy
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
Sparta
MI

Village in Kent County, Michigan

From Troy
55.9 mi
01h 18m
To Alamo
55.9 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Dickinson Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Dickinson Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on West 11 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Comstock Avenue

    7.1 mi · 17 min · Comstock Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 4 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Green Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Stone Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · North Stone Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Stewart Avenue

    3134 ft · 1 min · South Stewart Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on South Warner Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Warner Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on South Warner Avenue

    5.9 mi · 8 min · South Warner Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on West 118th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West 118th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Luce Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Luce Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on West 128th Street

    2443 ft · 40 sec · West 128th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Alger Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Alger Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Squires Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Squires Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Bailey Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Bailey Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Newaygo Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · North Newaygo Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Apple Avenue

    50 m · 2 sec · Apple Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Apple Avenue

    12.8 mi · 18 min · Apple Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Alpine Avenue Northwest

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, M 37: Lansing

    2264 ft · 42 sec

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo

    1.3 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    44.1 mi · 48 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Alamo

    2033 ft · 54 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West D Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · West D Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North 6th Street

    24 m · 2 sec · North 6th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 131 South
45.3 mi · 40%
Apple Avenue
12.8 mi · 11%
South Warner Avenue
8.21 mi · 7%
North Stone Road
7.72 mi · 7%
Comstock Avenue
7.11 mi · 6%
Alpine Avenue Northwest
5.31 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 131 South

Merge slight left

44.1 mi · 00h 48m

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
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
95.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sparta
01h 18m from Troy
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Troy and Showers And Thunderstorms near Alamo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.8 miles (180 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Sparta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.9 miles from Troy and 55.9 miles from Alamo.

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

The direct path is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.90 one way or $29.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Troy and Showers And Thunderstorms near Alamo.

Stop Ideas Near Sparta

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sparta and the surrounding midpoint area.
Former City Hall Site
Scenic stop 11 mi away

Former City Hall Site

Grand Rapids , MI
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Historical landmark
Grand Rapids City Hall
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

Grand Rapids City Hall

Grand Rapids , MI
300 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Rating 4.0/5 17 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sparta.

BUS

Rockford, Michigan

13 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

23 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

33 mi away
130 North Ensley St.
RAIL

Holland station

52 mi away
171 Lincoln Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Alamo. Straight-line distance: 95.8 mi (154.18 km).

Troy

#1 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
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#2 Alamo

Township in Kalamazoo County, Michigan

Population3,970
Coordinates42.3753100, -85.7077900
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Start: Troy (-86.01923, 43.74307)
End: Alamo (-85.70779, 42.37531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.95 gal
14.94 L · about $14.90
Round trip
$29.79
7.9 gal · 29.88 L
Estimated CO2
35.1 kg one way
Round trip: 70.2 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.90 $29.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.80 $33.60
Premium $4.65 $18.38 $36.77
Diesel $5.30 $20.95 $41.90

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Troy and Alamo. The current time is 00:20:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.