Planning a trip from Carrollton to Troy, Michigan? This 137.2-mile drive will take you about 3 hours and 1 minute, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With a fuel cost estimated at $21, it's an economical journey through the Midwest. The route is primarily highway-focused, so expect a straightforward drive. You'll be on US 10 and I-75 for the majority of the trip, with a brief stint on South M 37. This straightforward route is ideal if you want to get from point A to point B efficiently.
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
68.6 miles from Carrollton, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 17m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 10
106.1 mi
2h 4m
I 75
7.3 mi
7m
South M 37
5.4 mi
7m
West 13 Mile Road
5.1 mi
12m
North Cleveland Drive
3.6 mi
8m
North Woodbridge Avenue
3 mi
4m
North Bingham Avenue
1.6 mi
3m
South Westervelt Road
1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 106.1 mi, about 2h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrollton, MI and Troy, MI.
1
Start on Jackson Street
347 ft·17 sec·Jackson Street
2
Turn right onto Hickory Street
0.2 mi·48 sec·Hickory Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Carrollton Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Carrollton Road
4
Continue on South Westervelt Road
1.0 mi·2 min·South Westervelt Road
5
Turn left onto Tittabawassee Road
0.2 mi·33 sec·Tittabawassee Road
6
Turn right onto North Adams Street
0.9 mi·2 min·North Adams Street
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward I 75 North, US 23
8
Merge onto I 75; US 23
7.3 mi·7 min·I 75; US 23
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 162BToward US 10 West: Midland
10
Continue on US 10
11 mi·11 min·US 10
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
38 mi·38 min·US 10
Toward US 10: Clare
12
Take the exit onto US 10
57 mi·1 hr 15 min·US 10
Toward US 10 WEST, TO M 115: Ludington, Cadillac
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
0.1 mi·19 sec·East Washington
14
Turn left onto M 37
0.3 mi·37 sec·South M 37
15
Continue on M 37
0.6 mi·1 min·Michigan Avenue
16
Continue on M 37
5.2 mi·7 min·South M 37
17
Continue on M 37
3.0 mi·4 min·North Woodbridge Avenue
18
Turn right onto West 15 Mile Road
0.5 mi·1 min·West 15 Mile Road
19
Continue on North Bingham Avenue
1.6 mi·3 min·North Bingham Avenue
20
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.3 mi·37 sec·West Main Street
21
Continue on North Cleveland Drive
3.6 mi·8 min·North Cleveland Drive
22
Continue on West 13 Mile Road
5.1 mi·12 min·West 13 Mile Road
23
Turn right onto North Dickinson Avenue
133 ft·3 sec·North Dickinson Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
North Dickinson Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour drive, starting early in the morning is a good strategy to avoid any potential traffic, especially as you approach the Detroit metropolitan area near Troy. With only one recommended stop and a manageable distance, you have flexibility in pacing. The longest continuous stretch is over 100 miles, so plan for one fuel and rest break around the midway point. Given the highway-focused nature of the route, ensure your vehicle is in good condition before departing, and be mindful of speed limit changes as you transition between different road designations like US 10 and I-75.
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 68.6 miles from Carrollton, MI, or about 1h 17m 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 30 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.6 miles or 1h 17m 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 15m
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 Carrollton, 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 Carrollton, MI
This is one driving day of about 137.2 miles and 3h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Carrollton, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 60.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Hickory Street
Turn right onto Hickory Street
Navigation decision point
6
3.1 mi into trip|~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 North, US 23
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75 North, US 23
5
10.6 mi into trip|~16m 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
22.1 mi into trip|~28m 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
60.2 mi into trip|~1h 6m 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.45 one way
$42.90 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$23.55
$47.10
premium
$4.89
$26.40
$52.81
diesel
$5.61
$30.29
$60.58
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.2
0
$14.41
$6.59
Efficient EV
34.3
0
$12.00
$5.49
EV Truck/SUV
54.9
0
$19.21
$8.78
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Carrollton, MI
Late night
in Carrollton on Tuesday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Troy, MI
Late night
in Troy on Tuesday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Widespread Fog then Partly Sunny
SSE 3 to 14 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Watch
Flash Flood Watch issued April 17 at 7:53AM EDT until April 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 7:52AM EDT until April 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
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
30 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 1m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive leans heavily towards highway travel, with 83% of the route utilizing interstates and major highways. You'll experience a consistent pace for much of the journey, including a significant stretch of 106.1 miles on US 10. While primarily a highway-focused experience, keep an eye out for the transition onto South M 37, which may offer a slight change in scenery or road type. Overall, the character is one of efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 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?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and I 75. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Hickory Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 1m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hickory Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Carrollton, MI and Troy, MI, road signs point toward To M 115: Ludington and Cadillac.
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 0.1 miles (Hickory Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Troy, MI, but most travelers stay overnight.
