How far is Troy, MI from Mount Pleasant, MI?

The driving distance from Troy, MI to Mount Pleasant, MI is about 97.8 miles (157.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
97.79 mi
02h 23m
Flight
89.58 mi
144.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.58 mi
Kilometers
144.17 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.79 mi
Kilometers
157.38 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Wed, Nov 11, 4:44 AM EST
Return by in Troy
Wed, Nov 11, 7:08 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troy
2026-11-11T02:21
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Wed, Nov 11, 4:44 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:44 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Troy
9:30 PM EST
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
Fruitport
MI

City in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America

From Troy
48.9 mi
01h 11m
To Mount Pleasant
48.9 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Veterans Day

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Nov 11 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
53°F
Veterans Day

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Nov 11 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 9 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Troy and Mount Pleasant.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Troy and Mount Pleasant.

  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 right onto 4 Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Dickinson Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · North Dickinson Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West 1 Mile Road

    2639 ft · 41 sec · West 1 Mile Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Street

    1365 ft · 24 sec · South Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Avenue

    1322 ft · 37 sec · South Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Division Street

    2852 ft · 1 min · South Division Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Maple Island Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · North Maple Island Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Maple Island Road

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Maple Island Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Maple Island Road

    22 mi · 30 min · Maple Island Road

  13. 13

    Continue on 112th Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · 112th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cleveland Street

    1291 ft · 20 sec · Cleveland Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Cleveland Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cleveland Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto M-231

    7.1 mi · 8 min · M-231

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Michigan Drive

    1565 ft · 28 sec · Lake Michigan Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 120th Avenue

    12.1 mi · 17 min · 120th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Chicago Drive

    1335 ft · 25 sec · Chicago Drive

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 31 South, BL I 196 West: Benton Harbor

    935 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Freeway

    14.6 mi · 16 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward CR A2: Glenn

    2183 ft · 55 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Blue Star Highway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Highway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Point Betsie Drive

    61 m · 11 sec · Point Betsie Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on Point Betsie Drive

    92 m · 14 sec · Point Betsie Drive

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Little Sable Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Troy and Mount Pleasant.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maple Island Road
28.8 mi · 29%
Gerald R Ford Freeway
14.6 mi · 15%
120th Avenue
12.1 mi · 12%
Comstock Avenue
7.11 mi · 7%
M-231
7.05 mi · 7%
US 31 South
6.44 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Maple Island Road

Continue on Maple Island Road

22 mi · 00h 30m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
89.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fruitport
01h 11m from Troy
Leave By
1:44 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Troy and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Mount Pleasant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Troy to Mount Pleasant?

The road trip is about 97.8 miles (157.4 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Fruitport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.9 miles from Troy and 48.9 miles from Mount Pleasant.

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

The direct path is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.29 one way or $28.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Troy and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Mount Pleasant.

Stop Ideas Near Fruitport

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

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

RAIL

Holland station

38 mi away
171 Lincoln Ave.
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

43 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

48 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

63 mi away
130 North Ensley St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 89.58 mi (144.17 km).

Troy

#1 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Mount Pleasant

#2 Mount Pleasant

City in Isabella County, Michigan, United States

Population24,274
Coordinates42.4572500, -86.2472500
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: Troy (-86.01923, 43.74307)
End: Mount Pleasant (-86.24725, 42.45725)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.45 gal
13.06 L · about $14.29
Round trip
$28.58
6.9 gal · 26.12 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.3 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $14.29 $28.58
Mid-grade $4.81 $16.59 $33.18
Premium $5.41 $18.66 $37.32
Diesel $6.50 $22.43 $44.85

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Troy and Mount Pleasant. The current time is 02:21:12.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.