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

The driving distance from Troy, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
71.63 mi
01h 36m
Flight
56.69 mi
91.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.69 mi
Kilometers
91.23 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.63 mi
Kilometers
115.27 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Rapids
Tue, May 5, 4:51 AM EDT
Return by in Troy
Tue, May 5, 6:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troy
2026-05-05T03:15
Arrive Grand Rapids
Tue, May 5, 4:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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
Bridgeton
MI

Township in Newaygo County, Michigan

From Troy
34.2 mi
00h 48m
To Grand Rapids
37.5 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left onto 4 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Green Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Stone Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · North Stone Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Stewart Avenue

    3134 ft · 1 min · South Stewart Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on South Warner Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Warner Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on South Warner Avenue

    5.9 mi · 8 min · South Warner Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on West 118th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West 118th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Luce Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Luce Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on West 128th Street

    2443 ft · 40 sec · West 128th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Alger Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Alger Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Squires Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Squires Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Bailey Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Bailey Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Newaygo Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · North Newaygo Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Apple Avenue

    50 m · 2 sec · Apple Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Apple Avenue

    12.8 mi · 18 min · Apple Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Alpine Avenue Northwest

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, M 37: Lansing

    2264 ft · 42 sec

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo

    1.3 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left toward I 196 East: Lansing

    1720 ft · 47 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight right onto Gerald R Ford Freeway

    765 ft · 10 sec · Gerald R Ford Freeway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Ottawa Avenue, Downtown

    137 m · 11 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown

    127 m · 10 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on Ottawa Avenue Northwest

    2177 ft · 1 min · Ottawa Avenue Northwest

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Monroe Center Street Northwest

    801 ft · 31 sec · Monroe Center Street Northwest

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Division Avenue North

    56 m · 11 sec · Division Avenue North

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Fulton Street West

    17 m · 2 sec · Fulton Street West

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fulton Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Apple Avenue
12.8 mi · 18%
South Warner Avenue
8.21 mi · 11%
North Stone Road
7.72 mi · 11%
Comstock Avenue
7.11 mi · 10%
Alpine Avenue Northwest
5.31 mi · 7%
Bailey Road
4.93 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Apple Avenue

Exit the roundabout onto Apple Avenue

12.8 mi · 00h 18m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
56.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bridgeton
00h 48m from Troy
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Bridgeton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Troy and 37.5 miles from Grand Rapids.

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

The direct path is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.54 one way or $19.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bridgeton

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

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

BUS

Howard City, Michigan

38 mi away
130 North Ensley St.
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

40 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

48 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
BUS

Big Rapids, Michigan

54 mi away
14342 Northland Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 56.69 mi (91.23 km).

Troy

#1 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

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

#2 Grand Rapids

The second most populous city in Michigan.

Population200,031
Coordinates42.9633600, -85.6680900
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)
End: West Fulton Street (-85.668092, 42.963219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.57 L · about $9.54
Round trip
$19.08
5.06 gal · 19.14 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.54 $19.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.76 $21.52
Premium $4.65 $11.77 $23.55
Diesel $5.30 $13.42 $26.84

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Troy and Grand Rapids. The current time is 03:15:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.