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Trip from Eastpointe, 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

4h 40m

Distance

226.7 mi

365 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 27m ★
6 AM
4h 40m
8 AM
5h 7m
10 AM
4h 50m
12 PM
4h 47m
3 PM
4h 51m
5 PM
5h 6m
8 PM
4h 32m

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

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Trip Overview

This 226.7-mile drive from Eastpointe, MI, to Troy, MI, is best tackled as a single-day trip, taking approximately 4 hours and 40 minutes. You'll primarily be on major highways like I-96 and the Walter P. Reuther Freeway, with a shorter stretch on M-37. Given its highway-focused profile and a fuel cost estimated around $35, it's a straightforward journey within the Midwest region. This route is designed for efficient travel, making it an ideal option if you're looking for a direct and uncomplicated trip between these two Michigan locations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

113.4 miles from Eastpointe, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 96 133 mi 2h 22m
Walter P Reuther Freeway 27.4 mi 29m
M-37 12.8 mi 17m
North Stone Road 7.7 mi 10m
North Comstock Avenue 7.1 mi 17m
Warner Avenue 5.9 mi 8m
Alpine Avenue Northwest 5.1 mi 7m
Bailey Road 4.9 mi 6m
Longest stretch: I 96 — 133 mi, about 2h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on M 3

2.1 mi · 4 min · Gratiot Avenue
2

Turn right

62 ft · 5 sec
3

Turn right

78 ft · 7 sec
4

At end of road, turn right onto East 11 Mile Road

0.2 mi · 24 sec · East 11 Mile Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 696 West
6

Merge onto I 696

27 mi · 29 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto I 96

18 mi · 19 min · I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96

55 mi · 58 min · I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96

54 mi · 57 min · I 96
Toward I 96 West: Grand Rapids Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 96; M 37

6.6 mi · 7 min · I 96; M 37
Toward I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit onto M 37

0.4 mi · 51 sec · M 37
Exit 30B Toward M 37 North: Newaygo Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto M 37

5.1 mi · 7 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest
13

Turn straight onto M 37

13 mi · 17 min · M-37
Use the left / straight lanes.
14

Enter roundabout onto M 37

12 ft · 0 sec · Newaygo Road
15

Continue on M 37

3.2 mi · 4 min · Newaygo Road
16

Turn left onto Bailey Road

4.9 mi · 6 min · Bailey Road
17

Turn right onto B-35

0.9 mi · 1 min · Squires Road
18

Continue on B-35

2.0 mi · 2 min · Alger Avenue
19

Turn left onto B-35

0.5 mi · 37 sec · West 128th Street
20

Turn straight onto B-35

1.2 mi · 1 min · Luce Avenue
21

Continue on B-35

0.9 mi · 1 min · West 118th Street
22

Turn straight onto B-35

5.9 mi · 8 min · Warner Avenue
23

At end of road, turn left onto M 82

2.3 mi · 3 min · South Warner Avenue
24

Continue on M 82

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Stewart Avenue
25

Turn left onto M 82

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
26

Turn right onto North Stone Road

7.7 mi · 10 min · North Stone Road
27

Continue on Jefferson Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Jefferson Street
28

Turn right onto North Green Avenue

2.2 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue
29

Turn left onto 4 Mile Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · 4 Mile Road
30

Turn right onto North Comstock Avenue

7.1 mi · 17 min · North Comstock Avenue
31

Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road
32

Continue on North Dickinson Avenue

2.1 mi · 5 min · North Dickinson Avenue
33

Arrive at destination

North Dickinson Avenue

Trip Plan

With a total duration of under 5 hours, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Consider departing in the morning to take advantage of lighter traffic, especially on the initial highway segments. You'll have one primary stop indicated, but with 133 miles on I-96, you might want to plan for a quick break midway. The estimated fuel cost of $35 suggests that keeping your tank topped off will be a minor consideration. A practical tip for this route: be aware of the transitions between the major freeways and M-37, as these can sometimes involve more complex interchanges.

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 113.4 miles from Eastpointe, MI, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 133 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 50 miles or 56m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 113.4 miles or 2h 4m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 29m

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 Eastpointe, 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 Eastpointe, MI

This is one driving day of about 226.7 miles and 4h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Eastpointe, 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 I 96 for about 133 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lansing, MI

113 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

Clyde, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ionia, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 113.4 miles from Eastpointe, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 96 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 133 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.

Best coffee break · early in the drive

Brighton Coffee House and Theater

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brighton, Michigan

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch · 1h in 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 6:30 am–6:30 pm

Visit website

Good Deeds Coffee Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fowlerville, Michigan

1 mi

Chazzano Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Berkley, Michigan

1.9 mi

That Early Bird

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

Final third 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16162588350

Visit website

Brighton Coffee House and Theater

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Brighton, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–6:30 pm

Visit website

Good Deeds Coffee Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Fowlerville, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15172199046

Visit website

Chazzano Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Berkley, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12486914256

Visit website

Joe's Coffee & Tea Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Novi, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12485333355

Visit website

Coffee Beanery Brighton

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv

Brighton, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+18102272233

Visit website

Taste Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Mason, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+15172200447

Visit website

BakeCurry Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Novi, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12484828747

Built & Brewed In Detroit Coffee Bar (Inside Michigan First Credit Union)

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Lathrup Village, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

Visit website

Harris Nature Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Okemos, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+15173493866

Visit website

Breakout Escape Rooms Royal Oak

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Royal Oak, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–11:30 pm

+15863596944

Visit website

Painting with a Twist

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Ferndale, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12488507182

Visit website

Fish Ladder Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+16164563696

Visit website

The Fifth Wall Escape Rooms

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Ferndale, Michigan

Hours: 3–10 pm

+12482914305

Visit website

Maybury State Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

Northville, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+12483498390

Visit website

Maybury Farm

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Northville, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–2 pm

+12483740200

Visit website

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

Final third 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16169571580

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 23

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 162.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
2.1 mi into trip | ~4m in | East 11 Mile Road

At end of road, turn right onto East 11 Mile Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
47.9 mi into trip | ~53m in | I 96

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
102.7 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in | I 96

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96 toward I 96 West: Grand Rapids

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 96 West: Grand Rapids
8
156.4 mi into trip | ~2h 50m in | I 96; M 37

Keep slight right at fork onto I 96; M 37 toward I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon
7
162.9 mi into trip | ~2h 57m in | M 37

Take the exit onto M 37 toward M 37 North: Newaygo

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 30B Toward M 37 North: Newaygo

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.44 one way

$70.88 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 79 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $38.91 $77.83
premium $4.89 $43.63 $87.25
diesel $5.61 $50.05 $100.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 79.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 68 0 $23.80 $10.88
Efficient EV 56.7 0 $19.84 $9.07
EV Truck/SUV 90.7 1 $31.74 $14.51

Gas CO2

79 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Eastpointe, MI

Late night in Eastpointe on Tuesday

Local time

5:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Troy, MI

Late night in Troy on Tuesday

Local time

5:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°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

6 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

4h 40m on the road

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

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a drive that is 71% highway, meaning you'll spend a significant amount of time on faster-paced roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 133 miles on I-96, which allows for steady progress. While primarily a highway-focused experience, the inclusion of M-37 might introduce slightly different road conditions as you transition. Overall, this route prioritizes getting you to your destination efficiently, with most of the journey characterized by interstate driving.

71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 133 mi on I 96.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and Walter P Reuther Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near East 11 Mile Road.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 226.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (East 11 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.9 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 102.7 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Eastpointe, MI and Troy, MI, road signs point toward M 37 North: Muskegon and M 37 North: Newaygo.

M 37 North: Muskegon

156.4 mi in | ~2h 50m | via I 96; M 37

M 37 North: Newaygo

162.9 mi in | ~2h 57m | via M 37

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 4h 40m. Total distance: 226.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 133 miles on I 96. 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.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Troy, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (East 11 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.9 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 102.7 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.3 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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