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Trip from Eureka, 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

2h 47m

Distance

117.8 mi

190 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 37m ★
6 AM
2h 48m
8 AM
3h 10m
10 AM
2h 56m
12 PM
2h 53m
3 PM
2h 57m
5 PM
3h 9m
8 PM
2h 41m

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

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Downtown Eureka, MI, MI

Eureka, MI

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Downtown Troy, MI, MI

Troy, MI

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Trip Overview

This 117.8-mile drive from Eureka to Troy, Michigan, is a straightforward, single-day excursion estimated to take about 2 hours and 47 minutes. With a fuel cost around $18, it's an economical option for a quick trip within the Midwest region. The route primarily utilizes local roads, with a smaller portion on highways, making it a more engaging, turn-heavy experience rather than a high-speed dash. Given its manageable duration and distance, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day of travel, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times.

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

58.9 miles from Eureka, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Bagley Road 33.6 mi 34m
East Remus Road 14 mi 19m
US 131 10.6 mi 10m
East 13 Mile Road 9.9 mi 17m
9 Mile Road 8.4 mi 11m
Buchanan Road 6.5 mi 8m
West 13 Mile Road 5.1 mi 12m
East 14 Mile Road 4.9 mi 9m
Longest stretch: South Bagley Road — 33.6 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Maple Rapids Road

2.5 mi · 5 min · East Maple Rapids Road
2

At end of road, turn right onto US 127

1.0 mi · 1 min · US-127
3

Continue on US 127

3.0 mi · 3 min · South Bagley Road
4

Continue on US 127

1.4 mi · 1 min · US-127
5

Continue on US 127

31 mi · 31 min · South Bagley Road
6

Take the exit onto BUS US 127

1.9 mi · 2 min · Business US-127
Toward US 127 Business: Mount Pleasant
7

Continue on BUS US 127

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Mission Street
8

Turn left onto East Broomfield Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · East Broomfield Street
9

Continue on East Broomfield Road

0.5 mi · 45 sec · East Broomfield Road
10

Turn right onto South Lincoln Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Lincoln Road
11

Turn left onto M 20

14 mi · 19 min · East Remus Road
12

Continue on M 20

2.8 mi · 4 min · 9 Mile Road
13

Continue on M 20

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Wheatland Avenue
14

Continue on M 20

3.5 mi · 4 min · 9 Mile Road
15

Continue on 9 Mile Road

2.0 mi · 2 min · 9 Mile Road
16

Turn left onto 90th Avenue

0.5 mi · 45 sec · 90th Avenue
17

Turn right onto Buchanan Road

6.5 mi · 8 min · Buchanan Road
18

Keep slight left at fork onto 155th Avenue

0.5 mi · 43 sec · 155th Avenue
19

Turn right onto 8 Mile Road

4.7 mi · 6 min · 8 Mile Road
20

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward US 131 North: Cadillac
21

Merge onto US 131; M 20

11 mi · 10 min · US 131; M 20
22

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward B-96: 19 Mile Rd
23

Turn left onto BUS US 131; B 96

1.8 mi · 2 min · 19 Mile Road
24

Continue on B 96

9.9 mi · 17 min · East 13 Mile Road
25

Continue on B 96

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Walnut Avenue
26

Turn left onto B 96

4.9 mi · 9 min · East 14 Mile Road
27

Turn left onto North Bingham Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Bingham Avenue
28

Turn right onto West Main Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · West Main Street
29

Continue on North Cleveland Drive

3.6 mi · 8 min · North Cleveland Drive
30

Continue on West 13 Mile Road

5.1 mi · 12 min · West 13 Mile Road
31

Turn right onto North Dickinson Avenue

133 ft · 3 sec · North Dickinson Avenue
32

Arrive at destination

North Dickinson Avenue

Trip Plan

This 2-hour and 47-minute drive is well within the scope of a single day trip, offering plenty of flexibility. Consider an early morning departure to maximize your time at your destination or enjoy a leisurely start. With a fuel cost of approximately $18, you won't need to worry about frequent refueling stops, but it's always wise to check your gauge before heading out. Keep an eye on the road signs as you transition between South Bagley Road, East Remus Road, and US 131 to ensure you stay on the most direct path to Troy.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 58.9 miles from Eureka, MI, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.6 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 26 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 58.9 miles or 1h 12m 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 3m

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 Eureka, 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 Eureka, MI

This is one driving day of about 117.8 miles and 2h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Eureka, 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 South Bagley Road for about 33.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Lake Isabella, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lake Isabella, MI

59 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

Saint Louis, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lake Isabella, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 58.9 miles from Eureka, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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 meal stop · around the midpoint

Big Bear Java

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Canadian Lakes, Michigan

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset · 1h 36m in / 1h 12m to go 1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+16164437678

Best coffee break · early in the drive

Creation Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mt Pleasant, Michigan

Around the midpoint, short detour

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

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+19894886914

Visit website

Ponder Coffee Company - Downtown

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mt Pleasant, Michigan

1.6 mi

Big Bear Java

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Canadian Lakes, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+16164437678

Creation Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

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

Mt Pleasant, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+19894886914

Visit website

Ponder Coffee Company - Downtown

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Mt Pleasant, Michigan

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+19893170808

Visit website

Belle's Coffeehouse

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Big Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12312870332

Visit website

The Backroom @ Toppings

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

Final third 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Big Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12315989438

Visit website

Cozy Cabin Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

Brohman, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 66.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
2.5 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 127 / US-127

At end of road, turn right onto US 127 / US-127

Navigation decision point

4
38.4 mi into trip | ~42m in | BUS US 127 / Business US-127

Take the exit onto BUS US 127 / Business US-127 toward US 127 Business: Mount Pleasant

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward US 127 Business: Mount Pleasant
4
41 mi into trip | ~46m in | East Broomfield Street

Turn left onto East Broomfield Street

Navigation decision point

4
43 mi into trip | ~49m in | South Lincoln Road

Turn right onto South Lincoln Road

Navigation decision point

4
66.9 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in | 90th Avenue

Turn left onto 90th Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.42 one way

$36.83 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $20.22 $40.44
premium $4.89 $22.67 $45.34
diesel $5.61 $26.01 $52.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.3 0 $12.37 $5.65
Efficient EV 29.5 0 $10.31 $4.71
EV Truck/SUV 47.1 0 $16.49 $7.54

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 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

Eureka, MI

Morning in Eureka on Tuesday

Local time

9:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Troy, MI

Morning in Troy on Tuesday

Local time

9:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

43°F

Lake Isabella, MI

59 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

16 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

2h 47m 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 turn-heavy local drive for most of this 117.8-mile journey. Only about 13% of the route involves highway driving, meaning you'll be navigating a series of local roads, including South Bagley Road, East Remus Road, and a stretch of US 131. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll cover is 33.6 miles along South Bagley Road, offering a consistent feel for a significant portion of the trip. This profile suggests a drive with frequent changes in direction and pace, keeping you engaged with the local landscape.

Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.6 mi on South Bagley Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near US 127 / US-127.

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 2h 47m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (US 127 / US-127): Navigation decision point; at 38.4 miles (BUS US 127 / Business US-127): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 41 miles (East Broomfield Street): Navigation decision point.

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 2h 47m. Total distance: 117.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (13%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 33.6 miles on South Bagley Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 2.5 miles (US 127 / US-127): Navigation decision point; at 38.4 miles (BUS US 127 / Business US-127): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 41 miles (East Broomfield Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Troy, MI before heading back.

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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