How far is Troy, MI from Mancelona, MI?
The driving distance from Troy, MI to Mancelona, MI is about 116 miles (186.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93 miles (149.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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 37m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Troy and Mancelona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy and Mancelona.
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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
51.2 mi · 55 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 131
28 m · 5 sec · US 131
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Exit the roundabout onto US 131
13.2 mi · 18 min · US 131
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Continue on South Cedar Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Cedar Street
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Continue on US 131 Northwest
8.7 mi · 12 min · US 131 Northwest
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Continue on South US 131 Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · South US 131 Highway
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Continue on South Front Street
3273 ft · 1 min · South Front Street
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Continue on South Williams Street
3176 ft · 1 min · South Williams Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Williams Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Troy and Mancelona.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 131 North
Merge slight left
51.2 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Troy and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mancelona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Troy to Mancelona?
The road trip is about 116 miles (186.7 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Cadillac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58 miles from Troy and 58 miles from Mancelona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93 miles (149.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 1:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.42 one way or $30.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Troy and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mancelona.
Stop Ideas Near Cadillac
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 Cadillac.
Cadillac, Michigan
Manton, Michigan
Kingsley, Michigan
Reed City, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Mancelona. Straight-line distance: 93.05 mi (149.75 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 Mancelona
Village in Antrim County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 1,375 |
| Coordinates | 44.9022300, -85.0608800 |
| Altitude | 343 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mancelona (-85.06088, 44.90223)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $15.42 | $30.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.39 | $34.79 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.03 | $38.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.69 | $43.39 |
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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