How far is Troy, MI from Petoskey, MI?
The driving distance from Troy, MI to Petoskey, MI is about 153.8 miles (247.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Troy and Petoskey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy and Petoskey.
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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
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Williams Street
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Continue on South US 131 Highway
17.2 mi · 24 min · South US 131 Highway
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Continue on US 131 South
13.3 mi · 18 min · US 131 South
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Continue on US-131
5 mi · 7 min · US-131
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Continue on Spring Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Spring Street
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Continue on West Mitchell Street
2554 ft · 1 min · West Mitchell Street
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Continue on East Mitchell Street
992 ft · 26 sec · East Mitchell Street
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Turn right onto Howard Street
67 m · 6 sec · Howard Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Howard Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Troy and Petoskey.
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 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.
Rain Showers leaving Troy and Mostly Cloudy near Petoskey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Troy to Petoskey?
The road trip is about 153.8 miles (247.5 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
Manton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Troy and 76.9 miles from Petoskey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 9:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.48 one way or $40.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Troy and Mostly Cloudy near Petoskey.
Stop Ideas Near Manton
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 Manton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Petoskey. Straight-line distance: 124.22 mi (199.91 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 Petoskey
City in Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 5,727 |
| Coordinates | 45.3733400, -84.9553300 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Petoskey (-84.95533, 45.37334)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $20.48 | $40.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.09 | $46.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.27 | $50.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.80 | $57.60 |
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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