How far is Troy, MI from Saint Joseph, MI?
The driving distance from Troy, MI to Saint Joseph, MI is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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 02h 53m.
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.
Township in Ottawa County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Troy and Saint Joseph.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy and Saint Joseph.
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Start on North Dickinson Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · North Dickinson Avenue
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Continue on West 11 Mile Road
1.4 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Comstock Avenue
7.1 mi · 17 min · Comstock Avenue
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Turn right onto 4 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road
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Turn left onto North Dickinson Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · North Dickinson Avenue
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Turn right onto West 1 Mile Road
2639 ft · 41 sec · West 1 Mile Road
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Continue on South Street
1365 ft · 24 sec · South Street
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Continue on South Avenue
1322 ft · 37 sec · South Avenue
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Turn left onto South Division Street
2852 ft · 1 min · South Division Street
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Continue on North Maple Island Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · North Maple Island Avenue
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Continue on Maple Island Road
6.9 mi · 9 min · Maple Island Road
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Continue on Maple Island Road
22 mi · 30 min · Maple Island Road
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Continue on 112th Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · 112th Avenue
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Turn right onto Cleveland Street
1291 ft · 20 sec · Cleveland Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Cleveland Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Cleveland Street
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Turn left onto M-231
7.1 mi · 8 min · M-231
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Michigan Drive
1565 ft · 28 sec · Lake Michigan Drive
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Turn right onto 120th Avenue
12.1 mi · 17 min · 120th Avenue
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Turn right onto Chicago Drive
1335 ft · 25 sec · Chicago Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 31 South, BL I 196 West: Benton Harbor
935 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 9 min
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Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Freeway
37.5 mi · 40 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 63: Benton Harbor, Saint Joseph
1638 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Hagar Shore Road
133 m · 9 sec · Hagar Shore Road
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Turn left
10.1 mi · 14 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Troy and Saint Joseph.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Gerald R Ford Freeway
Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Freeway
37.5 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Troy and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Joseph.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Troy to Saint Joseph?
The road trip is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Robinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.6 miles from Troy and 62.6 miles from Saint Joseph.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 12:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.67 one way or $33.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Troy and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Joseph.
Stop Ideas Near Robinson
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 Robinson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 115.23 mi (185.45 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 Saint Joseph
City in and county seat of Berrien County, Michigan
| Population | 8,290 |
| Coordinates | 42.1097600, -86.4800200 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Joseph (-86.48002, 42.10976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $16.67 | $33.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.80 | $37.60 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.57 | $41.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.44 | $46.89 |
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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