How far is Troy, MI from Manistee, MI?
The driving distance from Troy, MI to Manistee, MI is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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 01h 31m.
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 Mason County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Troy and Manistee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy and Manistee.
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Start on North Dickinson Avenue
5 mi · 12 min · North Dickinson Avenue
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Turn left onto 96th Street
1.6 km · 5 min · 96th Street
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Continue on East Washington Road
1 mi · 2 min · East Washington Road
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Turn right onto South Masten Road
5 mi · 12 min · South Masten Road
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Turn left onto East Kinney Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · East Kinney Road
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Continue on South Walhalla Road
4.5 mi · 11 min · South Walhalla Road
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Turn left
8.2 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2631 ft · 53 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Scottville Road
2135 ft · 43 sec · North Scottville Road
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Turn right onto Scottville Bypass
17.4 mi · 24 min · Scottville Bypass
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Continue on Manistee Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Manistee Highway
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Continue on Cypress Street
2102 ft · 52 sec · Cypress Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
1325 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
50 m · 11 sec · Maple Street
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Turn left
27 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Troy and Manistee.
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.
Scottville Bypass
Turn right onto Scottville Bypass
17.4 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Troy and Partly Sunny near Manistee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Troy to Manistee?
The road trip is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Custer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Troy and 24.2 miles from Manistee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.45 one way or $12.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Troy and Partly Sunny near Manistee.
Stop Ideas Near Custer
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 Custer.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Manistee. Straight-line distance: 37.82 mi (60.86 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 Manistee
City in Michigan, United States
| Population | 6,163 |
| Coordinates | 44.2444500, -86.3242500 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manistee (-86.32425, 44.24445)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.45 | $12.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.27 | $14.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.07 | $18.14 |
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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