Origin
Troy, MI
Evening in Troy on Thursday
Local time
5:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Troy, MI to Ottawa County, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 34m
Distance
61.1 mi
98 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Troy, MI
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Ottawa County, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Troy, MI to Ottawa County, MI covers 61.1 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 31, Holton Road, Comstock Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.7 miles on US 31. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
30.5 miles from Troy, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 61.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Troy, MI to Ottawa County, MI covers 61.1 miles and takes about 1h 34m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 31 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near Comstock Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 34m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (Comstock Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (North Dickinson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (M 20 / West 1 Mile Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Comstock Avenue
Turn right onto Comstock Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
11.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
North Dickinson Avenue
Turn left onto North Dickinson Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
14.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
M 20 / West 1 Mile Road
Turn right onto M 20 / West 1 Mile Road
Navigation decision point
4
15.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
M 120 / South Division Street
Turn left onto M 120 / South Division Street
Navigation decision point
6
41.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
US 31
Keep slight left at fork onto US 31
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 31 | 20.7 mi | 25m |
| Holton Road | 13.9 mi | 19m |
| Comstock Avenue | 7.1 mi | 17m |
| Maple Island Road | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| North Dickinson Avenue | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| North Maple Island Avenue | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Lincoln Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 4 Mile Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 31
— 20.7 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy, MI and Ottawa County, MI.
1
Start on North Dickinson Avenue
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
North Dickinson Avenue
2
Continue on West 11 Mile Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West 11 Mile Road
3
Turn right onto Comstock Avenue
7.1 mi
·
17 min
·
Comstock Avenue
4
Turn right onto 4 Mile Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
4 Mile Road
5
Turn left onto North Dickinson Avenue
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
North Dickinson Avenue
6
Turn right onto M 20
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
West 1 Mile Road
7
Continue on M 20
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Street
8
Continue on M 20
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
South Avenue
9
Turn left onto M 120
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Division Street
10
Continue on M 120
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Maple Island Avenue
11
Continue on M 120
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Maple Island Road
12
Continue on M 120
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Holton Road
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Toward US 31 South: Grand Haven
14
Merge onto US 31
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 31
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 31
18 mi
·
23 min
·
US 31
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Take the exit
142 ft
·
7 sec
17
Turn left onto US 31
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West Olive Road
18
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Street
19
Arrive at destination
Lincoln Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 30.5 miles from Troy, MI, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 13 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.5 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ottawa County, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Troy, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Troy, MI
This is one driving day of about 61.1 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Troy, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 31 for about 20.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.5 mi from Troy, MI · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.5 miles from Troy, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ottawa County, MI
The final approach into Ottawa County, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.55 one way
$19.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.49 | $20.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.76 | $23.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.49 | $26.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.42 | $2.93 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.55 | $3.91 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Ottawa County, MI
Evening in Ottawa County on Thursday
Local time
5:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 34m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Troy, MI to Ottawa County, MI covers 61.1 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 31, Holton Road, Comstock Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.5 miles from Troy, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 34m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (Comstock Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (North Dickinson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (M 20 / West 1 Mile Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Troy, MI to Ottawa County, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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