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Trip from Atlas, MI to Troy, MI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 57m

Distance

186.8 mi

301 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 44m ★
6 AM
3h 57m
8 AM
4h 23m
10 AM
4h 6m
12 PM
4h 4m
3 PM
4h 8m
5 PM
4h 22m
8 PM
3h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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township in Genesee County, Michigan

Atlas, MI

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Downtown Troy, MI, MI

Troy, MI

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Trip Overview

This 186.8-mile journey from Atlas, MI to Troy, MI takes approximately 3 hours and 57 minutes, making it a feasible day trip. The route primarily utilizes US 10 and I 75, with a significant 85% highway share, so expect a focused driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $29, this drive through the Midwest region of Michigan is efficient and straightforward. While there's one recommended stop, the longest stretch without a break is 106.1 miles on US 10, so plan accordingly. This trip is best suited for those who prefer highway travel and want to cover distance effectively.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

93.4 miles from Atlas, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 10 106.1 mi 2h 4m
I 75 52.9 mi 56m
South M 37 5.4 mi 7m
West 13 Mile Road 5.1 mi 12m
Perry Road 4.9 mi 9m
North Cleveland Drive 3.6 mi 8m
North Woodbridge Avenue 3 mi 4m
North Bingham Avenue 1.6 mi 3m
Longest stretch: US 10 — 106.1 mi, about 2h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Atlas, MI and Troy, MI.

1

Start on Gale Road

18 ft · 0 sec · Gale Road
2

Turn left onto Perry Road

4.9 mi · 9 min · Perry Road
3

Turn right onto South Saginaw Street

0.3 mi · 48 sec · South Saginaw Street
4

Turn left onto East Grand Blanc Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · East Grand Blanc Road
5

Enter roundabout onto East Grand Blanc Road

98 ft · 2 sec · East Grand Blanc Road
6

Continue on East Grand Blanc Road

0.1 mi · 24 sec · East Grand Blanc Road
7

Turn left onto M 54

0.5 mi · 45 sec · South Dort Highway
8

Enter roundabout

189 ft · 3 sec
9

Continue

0.3 mi · 34 sec
10

Merge onto I 75

1.6 mi · 1 min · I 75
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

51 mi · 54 min · I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 162B Toward US 10 West: Midland
13

Continue on US 10

11 mi · 11 min · US 10
14

Keep slight right at fork onto US 10

38 mi · 38 min · US 10
Toward US 10: Clare
15

Take the exit onto US 10

57 mi · 1 hr 15 min · US 10
Toward US 10 WEST, TO M 115: Ludington, Cadillac
16

Keep slight left at fork onto US 10

0.1 mi · 19 sec · East Washington
17

Turn left onto M 37

0.3 mi · 37 sec · South M 37
18

Continue on M 37

0.6 mi · 1 min · Michigan Avenue
19

Continue on M 37

5.2 mi · 7 min · South M 37
20

Continue on M 37

3.0 mi · 4 min · North Woodbridge Avenue
21

Turn right onto West 15 Mile Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · West 15 Mile Road
22

Continue on North Bingham Avenue

1.6 mi · 3 min · North Bingham Avenue
23

Turn right onto West Main Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · West Main Street
24

Continue on North Cleveland Drive

3.6 mi · 8 min · North Cleveland Drive
25

Continue on West 13 Mile Road

5.1 mi · 12 min · West 13 Mile Road
26

Turn right onto North Dickinson Avenue

133 ft · 3 sec · North Dickinson Avenue
27

Arrive at destination

North Dickinson Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the 3 hour and 57 minute duration, this route is easily manageable as a single-day trip. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for any unexpected delays. With one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 106.1 miles on US 10, consider a mid-drive break to stretch your legs and refuel. The $29 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always check current prices. A practical tip for this route: be aware of potential traffic congestion on I 75 as you approach the Troy area, especially during peak commuting hours.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 93.4 miles from Atlas, MI, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.1 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 41 miles or 51m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 93.4 miles or 1h 45m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Troy, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Atlas, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Atlas, MI

This is one driving day of about 186.8 miles and 3h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Atlas, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 10 for about 106.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Gladwin County, State of Michigan, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Beaverton, MI

93 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

Millington, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Beaverton, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 93.4 miles from Atlas, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 106.1 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Stardust Entertainment Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour

Saginaw, Michigan

Hours: 12–11 pm

+19897936300

Visit website

Fireside Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

Swartz Creek, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18106359196

Visit website

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Grand Blanc, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18104984909

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18104078972

Visit website

Marshall M Fredericks Sculpture Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

University Center, Michigan

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+19899647125

Visit website

Airborne Adventure Park - Saginaw, MI

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Saginaw, Michigan

Hours: 4–8 pm

+19895960022

Visit website

Dahlia Hill Society

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Midland, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+19896310100

Visit website

Flint Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18107675437

Visit website

Sloan Museum of Discovery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18102373450

Visit website

Shrine of the Pines

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Baldwin, Michigan

+12317457892

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 8.9 and 166.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
8.9 mi into trip | ~16m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75: Saginaw

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 75: Saginaw
5
60.2 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in

Take the exit toward US 10 West: Midland

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 162B Toward US 10 West: Midland
5
71.7 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in | US 10

Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward US 10: Clare

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 10: Clare
5
109.7 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in | US 10

Take the exit onto US 10 toward US 10 WEST, TO M 115: Ludington, Cadillac

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 10 WEST, TO M 115: Ludington, Cadilla...
5
166.7 mi into trip | ~3h 17m in | M 37 / South M 37

Turn left onto M 37 / South M 37

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.20 one way

$58.41 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 65 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $32.06 $64.13
premium $4.89 $35.95 $71.90
diesel $5.61 $41.24 $82.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 65.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 56 0 $19.61 $8.97
Efficient EV 46.7 0 $16.35 $7.47
EV Truck/SUV 74.7 0 $26.15 $11.96

Gas CO2

65 kg

EV CO2

22 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Atlas, MI

Morning in Atlas on Tuesday

Local time

9:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Troy, MI

Morning in Troy on Tuesday

Local time

9:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

60°F

Beaverton, MI

93 mi in

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

1 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

3h 57m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 186.8-mile trip, with 85% of it on major roadways like US 10 and I 75. The longest continuous segment you'll encounter is 106.1 miles on US 10, indicating a substantial period of consistent speed and limited turns. This profile suggests a driving experience characterized by efficiency and steady progress, rather than winding backroads or frequent scenic pull-offs. You'll likely experience a mix of interstate cruising and well-maintained highway travel as you make your way south.

85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 106.1 mi on US 10.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and I 75. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.9 miles in near I 75.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 186.8 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 8.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 60.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 71.7 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Atlas, MI and Troy, MI, road signs point toward To M 115: Ludington and Cadillac.

To M 115: Ludington

109.7 mi in | ~2h 1m | via US 10

Cadillac

109.7 mi in | ~2h 1m | via US 10

About the Cities

Arriving in Troy, MI

Full guide →

Troy is a city in Michigan and a suburb of Detroit.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 57m. Total distance: 186.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 106.1 miles on US 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 8.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 60.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 71.7 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Troy, MI, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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