How far is Troy, MI from Big Rapids, MI?
The driving distance from Troy, MI to Big Rapids, MI is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Troy and Big Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy and Big Rapids.
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Start on North Dickinson Avenue
41 m · 9 sec · North Dickinson Avenue
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Turn left onto West 13 Mile Road
5.1 mi · 12 min · West 13 Mile Road
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Continue on Cleveland Drive West
3.6 mi · 9 min · Cleveland Drive West
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Continue on West Main Street
1368 ft · 43 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Bingham Avenue
1 km · 2 min · North Bingham Avenue
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Turn right onto West 14 Mile Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · West 14 Mile Road
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Turn right onto North Walnut Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North Walnut Avenue
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Continue on East 13 Mile Road
9.9 mi · 17 min · East 13 Mile Road
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Continue on 19 Mile Road
3 mi · 5 min · 19 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Northland Drive
1.8 mi · 2 min · Northland Drive
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Continue on North State Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North State Street
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Turn left onto Maple Street
39 m · 6 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right
34 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
5 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Troy and Big Rapids.
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.
East 13 Mile Road
Continue on East 13 Mile Road
9.93 mi · 00h 17m
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 near Big Rapids.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Troy to Big Rapids?
The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Lilley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Troy and 16 miles from Big Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.19 one way or $10.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Troy and Rain Showers near Big Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Lilley
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 Lilley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Big Rapids. Straight-line distance: 26.92 mi (43.33 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 Big Rapids
City in the U.
| Population | 10,408 |
| Coordinates | 43.6980800, -85.4836600 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
End: Big Rapids (-85.48366, 43.69808)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $5.93 | $11.86 |
| Premium | $5.85 | $6.60 | $13.21 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $7.32 | $14.64 |
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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