How far is Troy, MI from Nelson, MI?
The driving distance from Troy, MI to Nelson, MI is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94 miles (151.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Mecosta County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Troy and Nelson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy and Nelson.
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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 km · 2 min · North Bingham Avenue
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Turn right onto West 14 Mile Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · West 14 Mile Road
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Turn right onto North Walnut Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North Walnut Avenue
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Continue on East 13 Mile Road
9.9 mi · 17 min · East 13 Mile Road
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Continue on 19 Mile Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · 19 Mile Road
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Take the ramp right
2576 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
10.5 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 20: Stanwood
2527 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto 8 Mile Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · 8 Mile Road
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Turn left onto 155th Avenue
2687 ft · 42 sec · 155th Avenue
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Continue on Buchanan Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · Buchanan Road
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Turn left onto 90th Avenue
2696 ft · 44 sec · 90th Avenue
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Turn right onto 9 Mile Road
2 mi · 3 min · 9 Mile Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 9 Mile Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · 9 Mile Road
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Continue on West Wheatland Avenue
1 km · 1 min · West Wheatland Avenue
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Continue on 9 Mile Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · 9 Mile Road
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Continue on West Remus Road
14 mi · 19 min · West Remus Road
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Turn right onto South Lincoln Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Road
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Turn left onto East Broomfield Road
2670 ft · 41 sec · East Broomfield Road
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Continue on West Broomfield Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Broomfield Street
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Turn right onto South Mission Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Mission Street
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Continue on Business US-127
1.3 mi · 2 min · Business US-127
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Keep slight right to continue on Business US-127
16.3 mi · 16 min · Business US-127
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Take the exit slight right toward State Rd
1857 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
704 ft · 18 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Lincoln Road
12 mi · 16 min · East Lincoln Road
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Continue on Swan Creek Road
7.2 mi · 17 min · Swan Creek Road
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Turn right onto South Hemlock Road
3 mi · 7 min · South Hemlock Road
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Turn right onto Nelson Road
40 m · 6 sec · Nelson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nelson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Troy and Nelson.
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.
Business US-127
Keep slight right to continue on Business US-127
16.3 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Troy and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nelson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Troy to Nelson?
The road trip is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Millbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.7 miles from Troy and 58.9 miles from Nelson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94 miles (151.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.85 one way or $37.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Troy and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nelson.
Stop Ideas Near Millbrook
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 Millbrook.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Nelson. Straight-line distance: 93.98 mi (151.24 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 Nelson
Township in Saginaw County, Michigan
| Population | 5,142 |
| Coordinates | 43.3341900, -84.2297100 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nelson (-84.22971, 43.33419)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $4.54 | $18.85 | $37.71 |
| Mid-grade | $5.11 | $21.21 | $42.42 |
| Premium | $5.71 | $23.71 | $47.43 |
| Diesel | $6.34 | $26.32 | $52.64 |
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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