How far is Troy, MI from Dalton, MI?
The driving distance from Troy, MI to Dalton, MI is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
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.
City in Newaygo County in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Troy and Dalton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy and Dalton.
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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 Holton Road
9.9 mi · 14 min · Holton Road
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Turn right onto East Riley-Thompson Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · East Riley-Thompson Road
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Turn left onto Russell Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Russell Road
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Turn right onto East Tyler Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Tyler Road
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Turn right
63 m · 15 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 Dalton.
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.
Holton Road
Continue on Holton Road
9.88 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Sunny leaving Troy and Mostly Sunny near Dalton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Troy to Dalton?
The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Fremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Troy and 20.6 miles from Dalton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.08 one way or $14.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Troy and Mostly Sunny near Dalton.
Stop Ideas Near Fremont
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 Fremont.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Dalton. Straight-line distance: 31.75 mi (51.09 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 Dalton
Township in Muskegon County, Michigan
| Population | 9,409 |
| Coordinates | 43.3186200, -86.2617300 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dalton (-86.26173, 43.31862)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $4.88 | $7.08 | $14.15 |
| Mid-grade | $5.49 | $7.96 | $15.93 |
| Premium | $6.09 | $8.83 | $17.67 |
| Diesel | $6.88 | $9.98 | $19.95 |
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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