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Trip from Mancelona, MI to Troy, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 37m

Distance

115.7 mi

186 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 27m ★
6 AM
2h 37m
8 AM
2h 58m
10 AM
2h 44m
12 PM
2h 42m
3 PM
2h 46m
5 PM
2h 57m
8 PM
2h 31m

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

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Troy, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Mancelona, MI to Troy, MI covers 115.7 miles and takes about 2h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North US 131 Highway, US 10, US 131 Southwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.1 miles on North US 131 Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.09 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

57.8 miles from Mancelona, MI

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North US 131 Highway 46.1 mi 47m
US 10 16 mi 22m
US 131 Southwest 13.2 mi 18m
US 131 Northeast 8.7 mi 11m
South M 37 5.4 mi 7m
West 13 Mile Road 5.1 mi 12m
US 131 5 mi 6m
North Cleveland Drive 3.6 mi 8m
Longest stretch: North US 131 Highway — 46.1 mi, about 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 131; M 66

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Williams Street
2

Continue on US 131; M 66

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Front Street
3

Continue on US 131; M 66

2.5 mi · 3 min · South US 131 Highway
4

Continue on US 131; M 66

8.7 mi · 11 min · US 131 Northeast
5

Continue on US 131; M 66

2.2 mi · 3 min · North Cedar Street
6

Continue on US 131

13 mi · 18 min · US 131 Southwest
7

Enter roundabout onto US 131

109 ft · 6 sec · US 131
8

Continue on US 131

4.9 mi · 6 min · US 131
9

Continue on US 131

46 mi · 47 min · North US 131 Highway
10

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward US 10
11

Turn right onto US 10

16 mi · 22 min · US 10
12

Keep slight left at fork onto US 10

0.1 mi · 19 sec · East Washington
13

Turn left onto M 37

0.3 mi · 37 sec · South M 37
14

Continue on M 37

0.6 mi · 1 min · Michigan Avenue
15

Continue on M 37

5.2 mi · 7 min · South M 37
16

Continue on M 37

3.0 mi · 4 min · North Woodbridge Avenue
17

Turn right onto West 15 Mile Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · West 15 Mile Road
18

Continue on North Bingham Avenue

1.6 mi · 3 min · North Bingham Avenue
19

Turn right onto West Main Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · West Main Street
20

Continue on North Cleveland Drive

3.6 mi · 8 min · North Cleveland Drive
21

Continue on West 13 Mile Road

5.1 mi · 12 min · West 13 Mile Road
22

Turn right onto North Dickinson Avenue

133 ft · 3 sec · North Dickinson Avenue
23

Arrive at destination

North Dickinson Avenue

Trip Plan

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 57.8 miles from Mancelona, MI, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.1 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 25 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 57.8 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 1h 56m

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 Mancelona, 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 Mancelona, MI

This is one driving day of about 115.7 miles and 2h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Mancelona, 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 North US 131 Highway for about 46.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in the U.S. state of Michigan and is the county seat of Wexford County

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cadillac, MI

58 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

Fife Lake, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cadillac, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.8 miles from Mancelona, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Owl Eye Coffee Roasters

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cadillac, Michigan

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 49.6

Hours: 8:30 am–5 pm

+12319421385

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Chunky Bear Coffee Roasters

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cadillac, Michigan

2.1 mi

State Street Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fife Lake, Michigan

2.5 mi

Owl Eye Coffee Roasters

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 49.6

Cadillac, Michigan

Hours: 8:30 am–5 pm

+12319421385

Visit website

Chunky Bear Coffee Roasters

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 49.6

Cadillac, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+12314446252

Visit website

State Street Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 24.8

Fife Lake, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12314298271

Visit website

Cozy Cabin Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 107.4

Brohman, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

Tustin Rest Area 305

0.1 mi from route

Cadillac Rest Area 306

0.2 mi from route

Shrine of the Pines

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 99.1

Baldwin, Michigan

+12317457892

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 27.7 and 95.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
27.7 mi into trip | ~39m in | US 131

Enter roundabout onto US 131

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
78.8 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in

Take the exit toward US 10

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward US 10
4
79.4 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in | US 10

Turn right onto US 10

Navigation decision point

4
95.4 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in | US 10 / East Washington

Keep slight left at fork onto US 10 / East Washington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
95.6 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in | M 37 / South M 37

Turn left onto M 37 / South M 37

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.09 one way

$36.18 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $19.86 $39.72
premium $4.89 $22.27 $44.53
diesel $5.61 $25.55 $51.09

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: 40.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.7 0 $12.15 $5.55
Efficient EV 28.9 0 $10.12 $4.63
EV Truck/SUV 46.3 0 $16.20 $7.40

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (65% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Mancelona, MI

Afternoon in Mancelona on Sunday

Local time

3:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Troy, MI

Afternoon in Troy on Sunday

Local time

3:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°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

8 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 37m 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?

115.7 mi in 2h 37m, mostly highway — 46.1 mi of that is on North US 131 Highway.

79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.1 mi on North US 131 Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North US 131 Highway and US 10. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 27.7 miles in near US 131.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 37m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 27.7 miles (US 131): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 78.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 79.4 miles (US 10): 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 37m. Total distance: 115.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 46.1 miles on North US 131 Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 27.7 miles (US 131): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 78.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 79.4 miles (US 10): 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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