How far is Troy, MI from Dowagiac, MI?
The driving distance from Troy, MI to Dowagiac, MI is about 138.6 miles (223 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Troy and Dowagiac.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy and Dowagiac.
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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 Maple Island Road
22 mi · 30 min · Maple Island Road
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Continue on 112th Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · 112th Avenue
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Turn right onto Cleveland Street
1291 ft · 20 sec · Cleveland Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Cleveland Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Cleveland Street
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Turn left onto M-231
7.1 mi · 8 min · M-231
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Michigan Drive
1565 ft · 28 sec · Lake Michigan Drive
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Turn right onto 120th Avenue
12.1 mi · 17 min · 120th Avenue
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Turn right onto Chicago Drive
1335 ft · 25 sec · Chicago Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 31 South, BL I 196 West: Benton Harbor
935 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 9 min
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Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Freeway
26.9 mi · 29 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 140: Watervliet
1258 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto BL I 196
830 ft · 14 sec · BL I 196
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Continue on M-140
12 mi · 18 min · M-140
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Continue on Watervliet Road
843 ft · 14 sec · Watervliet Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Watervliet Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Watervliet Road
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Turn left onto Territorial Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Territorial Road
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Continue on County Road 352
1.5 km · 1 min · County Road 352
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Turn right onto County Road 690
1 mi · 1 min · County Road 690
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Turn slight left onto 90th Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · 90th Avenue
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Turn right onto 66th Street
2640 ft · 41 sec · 66th Street
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Continue straight
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto M-51
4.2 mi · 6 min · M-51
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Continue on North Front Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Front Street
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Turn right onto Courtland Street
142 m · 21 sec · Courtland Street
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Turn left onto Orchard Street
47 m · 5 sec · Orchard Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Orchard Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Troy and Dowagiac.
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.
Gerald R Ford Freeway
Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Freeway
26.9 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Troy and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Dowagiac.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Troy to Dowagiac?
The road trip is about 138.6 miles (223 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Holland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Troy and 69.3 miles from Dowagiac.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 10:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.77 one way or $45.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Troy and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Dowagiac.
Stop Ideas Near Holland
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 Holland.
Holland station
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Bangor
Rockford, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Dowagiac. Straight-line distance: 121.61 mi (195.71 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 Dowagiac
City in Cass County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 5,565 |
| Coordinates | 41.9842100, -86.1086200 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dowagiac (-86.10862, 41.98421)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $4.66 | $22.77 | $45.54 |
| Mid-grade | $5.30 | $25.90 | $51.79 |
| Premium | $5.88 | $28.77 | $57.54 |
| Diesel | $6.49 | $31.73 | $63.46 |
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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