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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Quick Snapshot
Road
116 mi
02h 37m
Flight
93.05 mi
149.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.05 mi
Kilometers
149.75 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116 mi
Kilometers
186.68 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mancelona
Sat, Apr 18, 8:50 AM EDT
Return by in Troy
Sat, Apr 18, 11:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troy
2026-04-18T06:12
Arrive Mancelona
Sat, Apr 18, 8:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 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
Cadillac
MI

City in the U.

From Troy
58 mi
01h 18m
To Mancelona
58 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW

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.

  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

    16.5 mi · 23 min · East Washington

  13. 13

    Take the exit left toward US 131 North

    2278 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    51.2 mi · 55 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 131

    28 m · 5 sec · US 131

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto US 131

    13.2 mi · 18 min · US 131

  17. 17

    Continue on South Cedar Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Cedar Street

  18. 18

    Continue on US 131 Northwest

    8.7 mi · 12 min · US 131 Northwest

  19. 19

    Continue on South US 131 Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · South US 131 Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on South Front Street

    3273 ft · 1 min · South Front Street

  21. 21

    Continue on South Williams Street

    3176 ft · 1 min · South Williams Street

  22. 22

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 131 North
51.6 mi · 45%
East Washington
16.5 mi · 14%
US 131
13.2 mi · 11%
US 131 Northwest
8.69 mi · 7%
South M 37
5.42 mi · 5%
West 13 Mile Road
5.09 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
93 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cadillac
01h 18m from Troy
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

2 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.
BUS

Manton, Michigan

17 mi away
Junction U.S. 131 & M-42
BUS

Kingsley, Michigan

39 mi away
119 E. Main St.
BUS

Reed City, Michigan

43 mi away
US 10 & 220th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Mancelona. Straight-line distance: 93.05 mi (149.75 km).

Troy

#1 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

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

#2 Mancelona

Village in Antrim County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,375
Coordinates44.9022300, -85.0608800
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Start: Troy (-86.01923, 43.74307)
End: Mancelona (-85.06088, 44.90223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.09 gal
15.49 L · about $15.42
Round trip
$30.85
8.18 gal · 30.98 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.7 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Troy and Mancelona. The current time is 06:12:57.

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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.