How far is Vandercook Lake, MI from Troy, MI?
The driving distance from Vandercook Lake, MI to Troy, MI is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135 miles (217.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kent County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vandercook Lake and Troy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vandercook Lake and Troy.
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Start on South Maurice Avenue
23 m · 5 sec · South Maurice Avenue
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Turn right onto Justin Avenue
660 ft · 31 sec · Justin Avenue
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Turn right onto Hague Avenue
1284 ft · 41 sec · Hague Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East McDevitt Avenue
2004 ft · 57 sec · East McDevitt Avenue
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Turn straight onto Francis Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · Francis Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Francis Street
23 m · 2 sec · Francis Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Francis Street
3110 ft · 1 min · Francis Street
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Turn left onto East Louis Glick Highway
2350 ft · 48 sec · East Louis Glick Highway
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Turn right onto North Blackstone Street
1209 ft · 24 sec · North Blackstone Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Lansing Avenue
3271 ft · 1 min · Lansing Avenue
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Turn straight onto Clinton Road
2189 ft · 45 sec · Clinton Road
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Turn left onto West Monroe Street
93 m · 14 sec · West Monroe Street
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Turn right onto North West Avenue
33.2 mi · 36 min · North West Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Ransom E Olds Freeway
7.8 mi · 8 min · Ransom E Olds Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North, I 96 West: Flint, Grand Rapids
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids
53.7 mi · 58 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon
6.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 37 North: Newaygo
2102 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alpine Avenue Northwest
5.1 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest
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Turn straight onto M-37
12.8 mi · 18 min · M-37
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Newaygo Road
4 m · 1 sec · Newaygo Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Newaygo Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Newaygo Road
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Turn left onto Bailey Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Bailey Road
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Turn right onto Squires Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Squires Road
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Continue on Alger Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Alger Avenue
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Turn left onto West 128th Street
2443 ft · 38 sec · West 128th Street
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Turn straight onto Luce Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Luce Avenue
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Continue on West 118th Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West 118th Street
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Turn straight onto Warner Avenue
5.9 mi · 8 min · Warner Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Warner Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Warner Avenue
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Continue on South Stewart Avenue
3134 ft · 1 min · South Stewart Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.6 km · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Stone Road
7.7 mi · 11 min · North Stone Road
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Continue on Jefferson Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto North Green Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue
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Turn left onto 4 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road
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Turn right onto North Comstock Avenue
7.1 mi · 17 min · North Comstock Avenue
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Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road
1.4 km · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road
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Continue on North Dickinson Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · North Dickinson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Dickinson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vandercook Lake and Troy.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 96 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids
53.7 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Vandercook Lake and Mostly Sunny near Troy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vandercook Lake to Troy?
The road trip is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.6 miles from Vandercook Lake and 95.1 miles from Troy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135 miles (217.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.32 one way or $48.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Vandercook Lake and Mostly Sunny near Troy.
Stop Ideas Near Lowell
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 Lowell.
Rockford, Michigan
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Howard City, Michigan
Holland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vandercook Lake and Troy. Straight-line distance: 135.05 mi (217.35 km).
#1 Vandercook Lake
Census-designated place in Jackson County, Michigan
| Population | 4,721 |
| Coordinates | 42.1933700, -84.3910700 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Troy
The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 83,589 |
| Coordinates | 43.7430700, -86.0192300 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Dickinson Avenue (-86.019074, 43.743068)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $24.32 | $48.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.43 | $54.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.02 | $60.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.21 | $68.42 |
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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