How far is Troy, MI from Algonac, MI?

The driving distance from Troy, MI to Algonac, MI is about 253 miles (407.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.1 miles (309.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
253.05 mi
05h 18m
Flight
192.07 mi
309.11 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.07 mi
Kilometers
309.11 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
253.05 mi
Kilometers
407.25 km
Drive Time
05h 18m

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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 05h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Algonac
Sat, Apr 18, 5:38 AM EDT
Return by in Troy
Sat, Apr 18, 10:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troy
2026-04-18T00:19
Arrive Algonac
Sat, Apr 18, 5:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:19 AM to 1:19 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Troy
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Bay City
MI

City in Bay County, Michigan, USA

From Troy
126.3 mi
02h 39m
To Algonac
126.7 mi
02h 39m

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
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Dickinson Avenue

    41 m · 9 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 13 Mile Road

    5.1 mi · 12 min · West 13 Mile Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Cleveland Drive West

    3.6 mi · 9 min · Cleveland Drive West

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    1368 ft · 43 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Bingham Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Bingham Avenue

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    615 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on West 15 Mile Road

    2246 ft · 1 min · West 15 Mile Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Woodbridge Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · North Woodbridge Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on South M 37

    5.2 mi · 7 min · South M 37

  10. 10

    Continue on Michigan Avenue

    3229 ft · 1 min · Michigan Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on South M 37

    1330 ft · 40 sec · South M 37

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Washington

    59.9 mi · 1 hr 19 min · East Washington

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City

    46.1 mi · 46 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw

    2040 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    36.3 mi · 39 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59 East: Utica

    1392 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    19.8 mi · 27 min

  20. 20

    Continue on William P Rosso Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · William P Rosso Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward I 94 East: Port Huron

    2376 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Ford Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Ford Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward M 29: New Baltimore, Algonac

    3212 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 23 Mile Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · 23 Mile Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Green Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Green Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    3183 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Dixie Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Dyke Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Dyke Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Pointe Tremble Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Pointe Tremble Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Saint Clair River Drive

    1958 ft · 38 sec · Saint Clair River Drive

  31. 31

    Turn left

    102 m · 27 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right

    9 m · 2 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
84.5 mi · 33%
East Washington
59.9 mi · 24%
US 10 EAST
46.1 mi · 18%
M 59 East
20.1 mi · 8%
South M 37
5.42 mi · 2%
West 13 Mile Road
5.09 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Washington

Turn right onto East Washington

59.9 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.9 mi
192.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bay City
02h 39m from Troy
Leave By
6:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 253 miles (407.2 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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?

Bay City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.3 miles from Troy and 126.7 miles from Algonac.

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

The direct path is about 192.1 miles (309.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.9 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 6:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.68 one way or $67.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bay City

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 Bay City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Food stop 3.1 mi away

Old City Hall

Bay City , MI
814 Saginaw St, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 4.5/5 660 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Bar,Restaurant
Bay City Hall
Meeting point 3 mi away

Bay City Hall

Bay City , MI
301 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 3.7/5 14 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bay City.

BUS

Bay City, MI

1 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

18 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Flint station

67 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Owosso, MI

70 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Algonac. Straight-line distance: 192.07 mi (309.11 km).

Troy

#1 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Algonac

#2 Algonac

City in Michigan

Population4,034
Coordinates42.6185800, -82.5323000
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Troy (-86.01923, 43.74307)
End: Algonac (-82.5323, 42.61858)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 407 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.93 gal
33.8 L · about $33.68
Round trip
$67.35
17.86 gal · 67.6 L
Estimated CO2
79.4 kg one way
Round trip: 158.7 kg / 350 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.68 $67.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.98 $75.96
Premium $4.65 $41.56 $83.12
Diesel $5.30 $47.36 $94.73

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 Algonac. The current time is 00:19:18.

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.