How far is Troy, MI from Essexville, MI?

The driving distance from Troy, MI to Essexville, MI is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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
132.74 mi
02h 55m
Flight
109.16 mi
175.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.16 mi
Kilometers
175.67 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.74 mi
Kilometers
213.63 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Essexville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:31 PM EDT
Return by in Troy
Sun, Apr 19, 6:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troy
2026-04-19T12:36
Arrive Essexville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:38 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
Lake
MI

Township in Roscommon County, Michigan

From Troy
66.2 mi
01h 27m
To Essexville
66.5 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Sunday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph WNW
Destination
44°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    46.3 mi · 46 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Madison Avenue

    1102 ft · 18 sec · North Madison Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Center Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Center Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Trumbull Street

    2949 ft · 59 sec · North Trumbull Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Harry S Truman Parkway

    119 m · 8 sec · Harry S Truman Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Woodside Avenue

    1867 ft · 54 sec · Woodside Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on North Water Street

    1523 ft · 45 sec · North Water Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Woodside Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Woodside Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodside Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Washington
59.9 mi · 45%
US 10 EAST
49.5 mi · 37%
South M 37
5.42 mi · 4%
West 13 Mile Road
5.09 mi · 4%
Cleveland Drive West
3.57 mi · 3%
North Woodbridge Avenue
3.01 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 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
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
109.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake
01h 27m from Troy
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Troy and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Essexville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.2 miles from Troy and 66.5 miles from Essexville.

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

The direct path is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.65 one way or $35.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Troy and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Essexville.

Stop Ideas Near Lake

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

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

BUS

Reed City, Michigan

41 mi away
US 10 & 220th Ave.
BUS

Big Rapids, Michigan

42 mi away
14342 Northland Dr.
BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

56 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

63 mi away
130 North Ensley St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Essexville. Straight-line distance: 109.16 mi (175.67 km).

Troy

#1 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

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

#2 Essexville

City in Bay County in the U.

Population3,244
Coordinates43.6153000, -83.8419200
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: Troy (-86.01923, 43.74307)
End: Essexville (-83.84192, 43.6153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.68 gal
17.73 L · about $17.65
Round trip
$35.30
9.36 gal · 35.46 L
Estimated CO2
41.6 kg one way
Round trip: 83.2 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.65 $35.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.90 $39.81
Premium $4.65 $21.78 $43.56
Diesel $5.30 $24.82 $49.65

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Troy and Essexville. The current time is 12:36:22.

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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.