How far is Troy, MI from Grand Haven, MI?

The driving distance from Troy, MI to Grand Haven, MI is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.59 mi
01h 26m
Flight
48.14 mi
77.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.14 mi
Kilometers
77.48 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.59 mi
Kilometers
89.47 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Haven
Fri, Nov 6, 4:59 PM EST
Return by in Troy
Fri, Nov 6, 6:25 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troy
2026-11-06T15:33
Arrive Grand Haven
Fri, Nov 6, 4:59 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Troy
9:30 PM EST
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
Holton
MI

Township of Michigan

From Troy
27.8 mi
00h 43m
To Grand Haven
27.8 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 14 mph N
Destination
41°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
16 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Troy and Grand Haven.

  1. 1

    Start on North Dickinson Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Dickinson Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on West 11 Mile Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Comstock Avenue

    7.1 mi · 17 min · Comstock Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 4 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Dickinson Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · North Dickinson Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West 1 Mile Road

    2639 ft · 41 sec · West 1 Mile Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Street

    1365 ft · 24 sec · South Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Avenue

    1322 ft · 37 sec · South Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Division Street

    2852 ft · 1 min · South Division Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Maple Island Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · North Maple Island Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Maple Island Road

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Maple Island Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Holton Road

    13.9 mi · 20 min · Holton Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 31 South: Grand Haven

    1424 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    13.6 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    970 ft · 38 sec · Jackson Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North 5th Street

    1574 ft · 59 sec · North 5th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    613 ft · 14 sec · Washington Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 31 South
16.1 mi · 29%
Holton Road
13.9 mi · 25%
Comstock Avenue
7.11 mi · 13%
Maple Island Road
6.86 mi · 12%
North Dickinson Avenue
5.11 mi · 9%
North Maple Island Avenue
2.46 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Holton Road

Continue on Holton Road

13.9 mi · 00h 20m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
48.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holton
00h 43m from Troy
Leave By
3:38 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Troy and Chance Rain Showers near Grand Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Troy to Grand Haven?

The road trip is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Holton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Troy and 27.8 miles from Grand Haven.

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

The direct path is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.50 one way or $17.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Troy and Chance Rain Showers near Grand Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Holton

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

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

BUS

Howard City, Michigan

49 mi away
130 North Ensley St.
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

53 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
BUS

Big Rapids, Michigan

58 mi away
14342 Northland Dr.
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

60 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Grand Haven. Straight-line distance: 48.14 mi (77.48 km).

Troy

#1 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Grand Haven

#2 Grand Haven

City in Michigan

Population11,040
Coordinates43.0630700, -86.2283900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Troy (-86.01923, 43.74307)
End: Grand Haven (-86.22839, 43.06307)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.43 L · about $8.50
Round trip
$17.01
3.92 gal · 14.86 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $8.50 $17.01
Mid-grade $5.02 $9.84 $19.68
Premium $5.62 $11.01 $22.02
Diesel $6.61 $12.95 $25.90

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Troy and Grand Haven. The current time is 15:33:11.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.