How far is Troy, MI from Cadillac, MI?

The driving distance from Troy, MI to Cadillac, MI is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.65 mi
01h 33m
Flight
46.69 mi
75.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.69 mi
Kilometers
75.14 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.65 mi
Kilometers
102.44 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cadillac
Mon, Apr 13, 6:29 AM EDT
Return by in Troy
Mon, Apr 13, 8:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troy
2026-04-13T04:56
Arrive Cadillac
Mon, Apr 13, 6:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Troy
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Chase
MI

Township in Lake County, Michigan

From Troy
31.8 mi
00h 46m
To Cadillac
31.9 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Monday

Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Monday

Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.5 mi · 23 min · East Washington

  13. 13

    Take the exit left toward US 131 North

    2278 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    23.8 mi · 24 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward BUS US 131: Mitchell St

    1492 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Mitchell Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · South Mitchell Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Pine Street

    29 m · 3 sec · West Pine Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 131 North
24.3 mi · 38%
East Washington
16.5 mi · 26%
South M 37
5.42 mi · 9%
West 13 Mile Road
5.09 mi · 8%
Cleveland Drive West
3.57 mi · 6%
North Woodbridge Avenue
3.01 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 131 North

Merge slight left

23.8 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
46.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chase
00h 46m from Troy
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Troy and Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cadillac.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Chase is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Troy and 31.9 miles from Cadillac.

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

The direct path is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Troy and Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cadillac.

Stop Ideas Near Chase

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

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

BUS

Reed City, Michigan

10 mi away
US 10 & 220th Ave.
BUS

Big Rapids, Michigan

25 mi away
14342 Northland Dr.
BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

46 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

56 mi away
130 North Ensley St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Cadillac. Straight-line distance: 46.69 mi (75.14 km).

Troy

#1 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

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

#2 Cadillac

City in the U.

Population10,519
Coordinates44.2519500, -85.4011600
Altitude398
CountryUnited States
Start: Troy (-86.01923, 43.74307)
End: Cadillac (-85.40116, 44.25195)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.5 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.97
4.5 gal · 17 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.48 $16.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.57 $19.14
Premium $4.65 $10.47 $20.94
Diesel $5.30 $11.93 $23.87

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Troy and Cadillac. The current time is 04:56:10.

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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.