How far is Watervliet, MI from Troy, MI?
The driving distance from Watervliet, MI to Troy, MI is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watervliet and Troy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watervliet and Troy.
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Start on East Saint Joseph Street
11 m · 6 sec · East Saint Joseph Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Watervliet Road
843 ft · 14 sec · Watervliet Road
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Turn straight onto M-140
12 mi · 18 min · M-140
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Take the ramp right
1964 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
26.6 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 31, I 196 Business: Holland, Muskegon
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward BL I 196 East: Zeeland, Grand Rapids, Chicago Drive
1327 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Chicago Drive
76 m · 5 sec · Chicago Drive
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Turn slight left
103 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto 120th Avenue
12.1 mi · 17 min · 120th Avenue
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Turn left onto Lake Michigan Drive
1565 ft · 28 sec · Lake Michigan Drive
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Turn right onto M-231
7.1 mi · 8 min · M-231
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Turn right onto Cleveland Street
1 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Street
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Turn left onto 112th Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · 112th Avenue
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Continue on South Maple Island Road
22 mi · 30 min · South Maple Island Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Maple Island Road
6.9 mi · 9 min · North Maple Island Road
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Continue on Maple Island Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Maple Island Avenue
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Continue on Division Street
2852 ft · 1 min · Division Street
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Turn right onto East South Avenue
1322 ft · 30 sec · East South Avenue
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Continue on South Street
1365 ft · 24 sec · South Street
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Continue on West 1 Mile Road
2639 ft · 46 sec · West 1 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 4 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · 4 Mile Road
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Turn left 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 Watervliet and Troy.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
M-140
Merge slight left
26.6 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Watervliet and Chance Rain Showers near Troy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Watervliet to Troy?
The road trip is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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 58.3 miles from Watervliet and 59.2 miles from Troy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.23 one way or $36.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Watervliet and Chance Rain Showers near Troy.
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 Watervliet and Troy. Straight-line distance: 108.22 mi (174.17 km).
#1 Watervliet
Township in Berrien County, Michigan
| Population | 3,084 |
| Coordinates | 42.1867100, -86.2605800 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| 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: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $4.40 | $18.23 | $36.47 |
| Mid-grade | $5.08 | $21.03 | $42.06 |
| Premium | $5.68 | $23.52 | $47.04 |
| Diesel | $6.63 | $27.44 | $54.88 |
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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