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Trip from Hazel Park, 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 27m

Distance

216.4 mi

348 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 15m ★
6 AM
4h 28m
8 AM
4h 55m
10 AM
4h 37m
12 PM
4h 35m
3 PM
4h 39m
5 PM
4h 53m
8 PM
4h 20m

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

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Downtown Hazel Park, MI, MI

Hazel Park, MI

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Downtown Troy, MI, MI

Troy, MI

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Trip Overview

Hazel Park, MI to Troy, MI is 216.4 miles and takes about 4h 27m via I 96, Walter P Reuther Freeway, and M-37, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, specifically Michigan for its entirety, making it a straightforward journey. It's a single-day trip with a highway-focused profile, meaning you'll be covering ground efficiently. Expect this to be a practical, no-frills drive, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.

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

108.2 miles from Hazel Park, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 96 133 mi 2h 22m
Walter P Reuther Freeway 18 mi 19m
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 Hazel Park, MI and Troy, MI.

1

Start on John R Road

411 ft · 15 sec · John R Road
2

Turn right onto West 9 Mile Road

428 ft · 15 sec · West 9 Mile Road
3

Turn right onto North Chrysler Drive

89 ft · 1 sec · North Chrysler Drive
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 75 North
5

Merge onto I 75

0.5 mi · 31 sec · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 61 Toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I-75 North to I-696 East

0.5 mi · 1 min · I-75 North to I-696 East
Toward I 696 West: Lansing Use the slight left lane.
8

Merge onto I 696

18 mi · 19 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 96

18 mi · 19 min · I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96

55 mi · 58 min · I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

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.
12

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.
13

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.
14

Merge onto M 37

5.1 mi · 7 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest
15

Turn straight onto M 37

13 mi · 17 min · M-37
Use the left / straight lanes.
16

Enter roundabout onto M 37

12 ft · 0 sec · Newaygo Road
17

Continue on M 37

3.2 mi · 4 min · Newaygo Road
18

Turn left onto Bailey Road

4.9 mi · 6 min · Bailey Road
19

Turn right onto B-35

0.9 mi · 1 min · Squires Road
20

Continue on B-35

2.0 mi · 2 min · Alger Avenue
21

Turn left onto B-35

0.5 mi · 37 sec · West 128th Street
22

Turn straight onto B-35

1.2 mi · 1 min · Luce Avenue
23

Continue on B-35

0.9 mi · 1 min · West 118th Street
24

Turn straight onto B-35

5.9 mi · 8 min · Warner Avenue
25

At end of road, turn left onto M 82

2.3 mi · 3 min · South Warner Avenue
26

Continue on M 82

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Stewart Avenue
27

Turn left onto M 82

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
28

Turn right onto North Stone Road

7.7 mi · 10 min · North Stone Road
29

Continue on Jefferson Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Jefferson Street
30

Turn right onto North Green Avenue

2.2 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue
31

Turn left onto 4 Mile Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · 4 Mile Road
32

Turn right onto North Comstock Avenue

7.1 mi · 17 min · North Comstock Avenue
33

Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road
34

Continue on North Dickinson Avenue

2.1 mi · 5 min · North Dickinson Avenue
35

Arrive at destination

North Dickinson Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the 4h 27m duration and 1-day recommendation, starting your drive from Hazel Park in the morning should allow ample time to reach Troy with daylight to spare. The fuel cost is estimated at $34, so ensure your tank is full before you depart, as the longest stretch is 133 miles on I 96, where services might be spaced out. With only one recommended stop, plan it strategically for a break or to top off your fuel. Since it's a relatively short, highway-centric drive, you'll have flexibility, but keep an eye on I 96 for any potential traffic, especially if traveling during peak 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 108.2 miles from Hazel Park, MI, or about 1h 57m 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 48 miles or 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 108.2 miles or 1h 57m 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 20m

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 Hazel Park, 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 Hazel Park, MI

This is one driving day of about 216.4 miles and 4h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Hazel Park, 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.

city in and county seat of Ionia County, Michigan, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ionia, MI

108 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 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ionia, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 108.2 miles from Hazel Park, 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

Black Iron Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Howell, Michigan

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch · 57min in 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15172958259

Visit website

Farmhouse Coffee & Ice Cream

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Farmington Hills, Michigan

1.5 mi

Courageous Coffee Cafe & Bakery

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Michigan

1.5 mi

Anastasia and Katie's Coffee Shop & Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

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

Livonia, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12489578019

Visit website

Black Iron Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Howell, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15172958259

Visit website

Farmhouse Coffee & Ice Cream

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Farmington Hills, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12485627708

Visit website

Courageous Coffee Cafe & Bakery

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Portland, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm

+15179754213

Visit website

Coffee Barrel

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Holt, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+15176949000

Visit website

Ground Control Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Farmington, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+12489872013

Visit website

Apothecary Espresso and Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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

Farmington, Michigan

Hours: 7:30 am–10 pm

Visit website

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters Royal Oak

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Royal Oak, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12483077161

Visit website

Schuil Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+16169566815

Visit website

The Fifth Wall Escape Rooms

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Ferndale, Michigan

Hours: 3–10 pm

+12482914305

Visit website

Painting with a Twist

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Ferndale, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12488507182

Visit website

Painting with a Twist

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Farmington, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12484767928

Visit website

Breakout Escape Rooms Royal Oak

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

Royal Oak, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–11:30 pm

+15863596944

Visit website

Grand Rapids Escape Room

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 4–8 pm

+16164019441

Visit website

Camelot Park

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+16164563232

Visit website

Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

East Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+15178844800

Visit website

Fitzgerald Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

Grand Ledge, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+15176277351

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 25

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 152.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
0.9 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the exit toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 61 Toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
7
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | I-75 North to I-696 East

Keep slight left at fork onto I-75 North to I-696 East toward I 696 West: Lansing

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 696 West: Lansing
7
92.3 mi into trip | ~1h 40m 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
146 mi into trip | ~2h 37m 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
152.6 mi into trip | ~2h 44m 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

$33.83 one way

$67.66 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 76 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $37.15 $74.29
premium $4.89 $41.64 $83.29
diesel $5.61 $47.78 $95.56

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 75.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 64.9 0 $22.72 $10.39
Efficient EV 54.1 0 $18.94 $8.66
EV Truck/SUV 86.6 1 $30.30 $13.85

Gas CO2

76 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (67% 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

Hazel Park, MI

Morning in Hazel Park on Tuesday

Local time

11:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Troy, MI

Morning in Troy on Tuesday

Local time

11:10 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

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

4h 27m 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?

This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 70% of the journey on major roads like I 96 and the Walter P Reuther Freeway. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 133 miles on I 96, offering a consistent pace for a substantial portion of the trip. The road's character is largely defined by these high-speed corridors, designed for efficient travel rather than scenic detours. While M-37 is also part of the main roads, the overall profile leans heavily towards interstate driving, suggesting a predictable and fast-paced experience behind the wheel.

70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 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?

10/10

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 0.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 25 significant decision points across 216.4 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 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles (I-75 North to I-696 East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 92.3 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 Hazel Park, MI and Troy, MI, road signs point toward M 37 North: Muskegon and M 37 North: Newaygo.

M 37 North: Muskegon

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

M 37 North: Newaygo

152.6 mi in | ~2h 44m | 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 27m. Total distance: 216.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). 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 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles (I-75 North to I-696 East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 92.3 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.9 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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