How far is Troy, MI from Saugatuck, MI?

The driving distance from Troy, MI to Saugatuck, MI is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.72 mi
02h 08m
Flight
75.74 mi
121.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.74 mi
Kilometers
121.89 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.72 mi
Kilometers
134.74 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saugatuck
Thu, Apr 23, 7:50 AM EDT
Return by in Troy
Thu, Apr 23, 9:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troy
2026-04-23T05:42
Arrive Saugatuck
Thu, Apr 23, 7:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Troy
9:30 PM EDT
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
Sullivan
MI

Township in Muskegon County, Michigan

From Troy
41.9 mi
01h 04m
To Saugatuck
41.8 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SSE
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Troy and Saugatuck.

  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

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward CR A2: Saugatuck, Douglas

    2282 ft · 60 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Blue Star Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Blue Star Highway

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Allegan Road

    659 ft · 18 sec · Old Allegan Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Allegan Street

    1871 ft · 51 sec · Allegan Street

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Lake Street

    77 m · 7 sec · Lake Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Culver Street

    113 m · 12 sec · Culver Street

  29. 29

    Turn right

    20 m · 6 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maple Island Road
28.8 mi · 34%
120th Avenue
12.1 mi · 14%
Comstock Avenue
7.11 mi · 8%
M-231
7.05 mi · 8%
US 31 South
6.44 mi · 8%
North Dickinson Avenue
5.11 mi · 6%
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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
75.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sullivan
01h 04m from Troy
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Troy and Mostly Sunny near Saugatuck.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Troy to Saugatuck?

The road trip is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Sullivan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from Troy and 41.8 miles from Saugatuck.

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

The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.12 one way or $22.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Troy and Mostly Sunny near Saugatuck.

Stop Ideas Near Sullivan

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

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

RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

40 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

41 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
RAIL

Holland station

44 mi away
171 Lincoln Ave.
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

53 mi away
130 North Ensley St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Saugatuck. Straight-line distance: 75.74 mi (121.89 km).

Troy

#1 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Saugatuck

#2 Saugatuck

City in Allegan County in the U.

Population3,408
Coordinates42.6550200, -86.2019800
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Troy (-86.01923, 43.74307)
End: Saugatuck (-86.20198, 42.65502)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.95 gal
11.18 L · about $11.12
Round trip
$22.25
5.9 gal · 22.36 L
Estimated CO2
26.2 kg one way
Round trip: 52.4 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.12 $22.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.55 $25.09
Premium $4.65 $13.73 $27.46
Diesel $5.30 $15.65 $31.29

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Troy and Saugatuck. The current time is 05:42:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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