How far is Troy, MI from Birch Run, MI?

The driving distance from Troy, MI to Birch Run, MI is about 153.5 miles (247.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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
153.53 mi
03h 16m
Flight
116.59 mi
187.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.59 mi
Kilometers
187.63 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.53 mi
Kilometers
247.09 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Birch Run
Thu, Apr 23, 7:26 AM EDT
Return by in Troy
Thu, Apr 23, 10:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troy
2026-04-23T04:10
Arrive Birch Run
Thu, Apr 23, 7:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:28 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
Dover
MI

Township in Otsego County, Michigan

From Troy
76.7 mi
01h 38m
To Birch Run
76.9 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Troy and Birch Run.

  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

    26 mi · 28 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward M 54, M 83: Birch Run

    1086 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Maple Road

    100 m · 9 sec · Maple Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maple Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Washington
59.9 mi · 39%
US 10 EAST
46.1 mi · 30%
I 75 South
26.4 mi · 17%
South M 37
5.42 mi · 4%
West 13 Mile Road
5.09 mi · 3%
Cleveland Drive West
3.57 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
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
116.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dover
01h 38m from Troy
Leave By
10:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Troy and Mostly Sunny near Birch Run.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Troy to Birch Run?

The road trip is about 153.5 miles (247.1 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.7 miles from Troy and 76.9 miles from Birch Run.

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

The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 10:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.44 one way or $40.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Troy and Mostly Sunny near Birch Run.

Stop Ideas Near Dover

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

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

BUS

Reed City, Michigan

61 mi away
US 10 & 220th Ave.
BUS

Big Rapids, Michigan

63 mi away
14342 Northland Dr.
BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

68 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.
BUS

Manton, Michigan

76 mi away
Junction U.S. 131 & M-42

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Birch Run. Straight-line distance: 116.59 mi (187.63 km).

Troy

#1 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Birch Run

#2 Birch Run

Village in Michigan, United States

Population1,469
Coordinates43.2508600, -83.7941300
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Troy (-86.01923, 43.74307)
End: Birch Run (-83.79413, 43.25086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.42 gal
20.51 L · about $20.44
Round trip
$40.88
10.84 gal · 41.02 L
Estimated CO2
48.2 kg one way
Round trip: 96.3 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.44 $40.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.05 $46.10
Premium $4.65 $25.22 $50.45
Diesel $5.30 $28.75 $57.50

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Troy and Birch Run. The current time is 04:10:41.

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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.