How far is Troy, MI from South Haven, MI?
The driving distance from Troy, MI to South Haven, MI is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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 26m.
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.
City in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Troy and South Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy and South Haven.
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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
23.7 mi · 25 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward BL I 196, M 43: South Haven, Bangor
2184 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto Phoenix Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Phoenix Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Phoenix Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Troy and South Haven.
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
23.7 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Sunny leaving Troy and Sunny near South Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Troy to South Haven?
The road trip is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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 51.1 miles from Troy and 51.1 miles from South Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 1:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.61 one way or $27.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Troy and Sunny near South Haven.
Stop Ideas Near Fruitport
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 Fruitport.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Troy and South Haven. Straight-line distance: 93.47 mi (150.42 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 South Haven
Township in Van Buren County, Michigan
| Population | 4,325 |
| Coordinates | 42.4030900, -86.2736400 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Haven (-86.27364, 42.40309)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $13.61 | $27.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.35 | $30.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.80 | $33.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.15 | $38.29 |
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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