How far is Troy, MI from Buena Vista, MI?
The driving distance from Troy, MI to Buena Vista, MI is about 140.4 miles (226 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Clare County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Troy and Buena Vista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy and Buena Vista.
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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
1.6 mi · 4 min · North Bingham Avenue
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Keep slight right
615 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on West 15 Mile Road
2246 ft · 1 min · West 15 Mile Road
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Turn left onto North Woodbridge Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · North Woodbridge Avenue
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Continue on South M 37
5.2 mi · 7 min · South M 37
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Continue on Michigan Avenue
3229 ft · 1 min · Michigan Avenue
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Continue on South M 37
1330 ft · 40 sec · South M 37
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Turn right onto East Washington
59.9 mi · 1 hr 19 min · East Washington
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Take the exit slight left toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City
46.1 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
2040 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 46: Buena Vista, Sandusky
1950 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto East Holland Avenue
968 ft · 21 sec · East Holland Avenue
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Turn right onto South Outer Drive
2625 ft · 1 min · South Outer Drive
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Turn left onto Perkins Street
824 ft · 42 sec · Perkins Street
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Turn left
100 m · 24 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 Buena Vista.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Troy and Sunny near Buena Vista.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Troy to Buena Vista?
The road trip is about 140.4 miles (226 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Farwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.1 miles from Troy and 70.3 miles from Buena Vista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.70 one way or $37.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Troy and Sunny near Buena Vista.
Stop Ideas Near Farwell
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 Farwell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Buena Vista. Straight-line distance: 108.45 mi (174.54 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 Buena Vista
Unincorporated community in Michigan, United States
| Population | 6,816 |
| Coordinates | 43.4203000, -83.8985800 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buena Vista (-83.89858, 43.4203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $3.77 | $18.70 | $37.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.09 | $42.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.08 | $46.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.31 | $52.62 |
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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