Overisel, MI to Troy, MI is 78.5 miles and takes about 2h 1m via South Maple Island Road, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Michigan's Midwest region, offering a straightforward drive. Expect a local road experience for the majority of your journey. Given the relatively short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a same-day trip, 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.
Midpoint
39.2 miles from Overisel, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
South Maple Island Road
22 mi
30m
120th Avenue
8 mi
11m
North Comstock Avenue
7.1 mi
17m
M-231
7.1 mi
8m
North Maple Island Road
6.9 mi
9m
112th Avenue
6 mi
8m
North Dickinson Avenue
5.1 mi
9m
48th Street
2.8 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
South Maple Island Road
— 22 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Overisel, MI and Troy, MI.
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Start on 142nd Avenue
0.3 mi·50 sec·142nd Avenue
2
Turn right onto 48th Street
2.8 mi·3 min·48th Street
3
Continue on 96th Avenue
1.0 mi·1 min·96th Avenue
4
Turn left onto Adams Street
0.9 mi·1 min·Adams Street
5
Turn right onto 104th Avenue
2.0 mi·3 min·104th Avenue
6
Continue on James Street
1.0 mi·1 min·James Street
7
Turn right onto 112th Avenue
3.0 mi·4 min·112th Avenue
8
At end of road, turn left onto New Holland Street
1.0 mi·1 min·New Holland Street
9
Turn right onto 120th Avenue
8.0 mi·11 min·120th Avenue
10
Turn left onto M 45
0.3 mi·28 sec·Lake Michigan Drive
11
Turn right onto M 231
7.1 mi·8 min·M-231
12
Turn right onto M 104
1.0 mi·1 min·Cleveland Street
13
Turn left onto B-31
3.0 mi·4 min·112th Avenue
14
Continue on B-31
22 mi·30 min·South Maple Island Road
15
At end of road, turn right onto M 120
6.9 mi·9 min·North Maple Island Road
16
Continue on M 120
2.5 mi·3 min·Maple Island Avenue
17
Continue on Division Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Division Street
18
Turn right onto M 20
0.3 mi·29 sec·East South Avenue
19
Continue on M 20
0.3 mi·24 sec·South Street
20
Continue on M 20
0.5 mi·46 sec·West 1 Mile Road
21
Turn left onto North Dickinson Avenue
3.0 mi·4 min·North Dickinson Avenue
22
Turn right onto 4 Mile Road
1.0 mi·2 min·4 Mile Road
23
Turn left onto North Comstock Avenue
7.1 mi·17 min·North Comstock Avenue
24
Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road
0.9 mi·2 min·West 11 Mile Road
25
Continue on North Dickinson Avenue
2.1 mi·5 min·North Dickinson Avenue
26
Arrive at destination
North Dickinson Avenue
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just over 2 hours, this route offers excellent flexibility. You can easily depart in the morning and arrive in Troy with plenty of time for activities, or head out later in the day. Since it's a local drive with a fuel cost estimated at $12, you won't need to worry much about extensive fueling stops. The main thing to watch for is staying on track with the numerous turns; ensure your GPS is up-to-date before you leave Overisel.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.2 miles from Overisel, MI, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22 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 17 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.2 miles or 55m 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 33m
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 Overisel, 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 Overisel, MI
This is one driving day of about 78.5 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Overisel, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South Maple Island Road for about 22 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.1 and 28.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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4.1 mi into trip|~6m in|Adams Street
Turn left onto Adams Street
Navigation decision point
4
5 mi into trip|~7m in|104th Avenue
Turn right onto 104th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
8 mi into trip|~12m in|112th Avenue
Turn right onto 112th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
11.1 mi into trip|~16m in|New Holland Street
At end of road, turn left onto New Holland Street
Navigation decision point
4
28.5 mi into trip|~39m in|B-31 / 112th Avenue
Turn left onto B-31 / 112th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.27 one way
$24.55 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$13.47
$26.95
premium
$4.89
$15.11
$30.21
diesel
$5.61
$17.33
$34.66
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.6
0
$8.24
$3.77
Efficient EV
19.6
0
$6.87
$3.14
EV Truck/SUV
31.4
0
$10.99
$5.02
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Overisel, MI
Morning
in Overisel on Sunday
Local time
6:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Troy, MI
Morning
in Troy on Sunday
Local time
6:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
S 14 mph87% chanceLive forecast
33°F
Ravenna, MI
39 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
21 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
2h 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive' with 0% highway share, meaning you'll primarily be navigating surface streets and county roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22 miles on South Maple Island Road. Be prepared for frequent turns and changes in speed as you move through various local areas. The drive progresses by connecting a series of local roads, so pay close attention to your navigation.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22 mi on South Maple Island 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 4.1 miles in near Adams 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 2h 1m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles (Adams Street): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (104th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (112th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 78.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 22 miles on South Maple Island 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 4.1 miles (Adams Street): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (104th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (112th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Troy, MI before heading back.
