How far is Troy, MI from Houghton Lake, MI?
The driving distance from Troy, MI to Houghton Lake, MI is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
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.
Human settlement in Osceola County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Troy and Houghton Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy and Houghton Lake.
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Start on North Dickinson Avenue
41 m · 9 sec · North Dickinson Avenue
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Turn left onto West 13 Mile Road
5.1 mi · 12 min · West 13 Mile Road
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Continue on Cleveland Drive West
3.6 mi · 9 min · Cleveland Drive West
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Continue on West Main Street
1368 ft · 43 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Bingham Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · North Bingham Avenue
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Keep slight right
615 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on West 15 Mile Road
2246 ft · 1 min · West 15 Mile Road
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Turn left onto North Woodbridge Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · North Woodbridge Avenue
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Continue on South M 37
5.2 mi · 7 min · South M 37
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Continue on Michigan Avenue
3229 ft · 1 min · Michigan Avenue
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Continue on South M 37
1330 ft · 40 sec · South M 37
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Turn right onto East Washington
16.5 mi · 23 min · East Washington
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Take the exit left toward US 131 North
2278 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
26.7 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 55 East: Lake City
2181 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto East M-55 Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · East M-55 Highway
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Continue on West Watergate Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · West Watergate Road
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Continue on West Blue Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Blue Road
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Turn left onto South Morey Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · South Morey Road
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Continue on Lakeshore Drive
1149 ft · 19 sec · Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on South Shore Drive
688 ft · 12 sec · South Shore Drive
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Continue on Lake Shore Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore Drive
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Continue on Main Street
2727 ft · 51 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Houghton Lake Road
17.9 mi · 24 min · West Houghton Lake Road
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Continue on West Lake City Road
3 mi · 4 min · West Lake City Road
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Continue on West Houghton Lake Drive
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Houghton Lake Drive
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Turn sharp right onto Stone School Road
20 m · 3 sec · Stone School Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stone School Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Troy and Houghton Lake.
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.
US 131 North
Merge slight left
26.7 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Troy and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Houghton Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Troy to Houghton Lake?
The road trip is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Tustin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.9 miles from Troy and 50 miles from Houghton Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 1:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.27 one way or $26.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Troy and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Houghton Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Tustin
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 Tustin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Houghton Lake. Straight-line distance: 73.78 mi (118.74 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 Houghton Lake
Unincorporated community in Roscommon County, Michigan, USA
| Population | 3,427 |
| Coordinates | 44.3147400, -84.7647500 |
| Altitude | 349 |
| Country | United States |
End: Houghton Lake (-84.76475, 44.31474)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $3.77 | $13.27 | $26.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.97 | $29.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.38 | $32.76 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.67 | $37.34 |
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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