How far is Troy, MI from Benton Harbor, MI?
The driving distance from Troy, MI to Benton Harbor, MI is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Ottawa County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Troy and Benton Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy and Benton Harbor.
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Start on North Dickinson Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · North Dickinson Avenue
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Continue on West 11 Mile Road
1.4 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Comstock Avenue
7.1 mi · 17 min · Comstock Avenue
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Turn right onto 4 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road
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Turn left onto North Dickinson Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · North Dickinson Avenue
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Turn right onto West 1 Mile Road
2639 ft · 41 sec · West 1 Mile Road
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Continue on South Street
1365 ft · 24 sec · South Street
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Continue on South Avenue
1322 ft · 37 sec · South Avenue
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Turn left onto South Division Street
2852 ft · 1 min · South Division Street
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Continue on North Maple Island Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · North Maple Island Avenue
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Continue on Maple Island Road
6.9 mi · 9 min · Maple Island Road
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Continue on Maple Island Road
22 mi · 30 min · Maple Island Road
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Continue on 112th Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · 112th Avenue
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Turn right onto Cleveland Street
1291 ft · 20 sec · Cleveland Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Cleveland Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Cleveland Street
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Turn left onto M-231
7.1 mi · 8 min · M-231
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Michigan Drive
1565 ft · 28 sec · Lake Michigan Drive
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Turn right onto 120th Avenue
12.1 mi · 17 min · 120th Avenue
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Turn right onto Chicago Drive
1335 ft · 25 sec · Chicago Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 31 South, BL I 196 West: Benton Harbor
935 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 9 min
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Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Freeway
37.5 mi · 40 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 63: Benton Harbor, Saint Joseph
1638 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Hagar Shore Road
133 m · 9 sec · Hagar Shore Road
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Turn left
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Paw Paw Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Paw Paw Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1484 ft · 40 sec · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street
25 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
105 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
44 m · 6 sec · 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Troy and Benton Harbor.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Gerald R Ford Freeway
Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Freeway
37.5 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Troy and Rain Showers Likely near Benton Harbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Troy to Benton Harbor?
The road trip is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Robinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.3 miles from Troy and 62.3 miles from Benton Harbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 12:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.17 one way or $40.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Troy and Rain Showers Likely near Benton Harbor.
Stop Ideas Near Robinson
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 Robinson.
Holland station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Benton Harbor. Straight-line distance: 114.51 mi (184.28 km).
#1 Troy
The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 83,589 |
| Coordinates | 43.7430700, -86.0192300 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Benton Harbor
City in Michigan
| Population | 9,692 |
| Coordinates | 42.1167100, -86.4541900 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Benton Harbor (-86.45419, 42.11671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 200 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $4.59 | $20.17 | $40.34 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $23.03 | $46.06 |
| Premium | $5.85 | $25.66 | $51.32 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $28.45 | $56.89 |
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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