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Trip from Port Huron, 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

4h 45m

Distance

240.2 mi

387 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 32m ★
6 AM
4h 46m
8 AM
5h 13m
10 AM
4h 55m
12 PM
4h 53m
3 PM
4h 57m
5 PM
5h 11m
8 PM
4h 38m

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

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city in Michigan, United States

Port Huron, MI

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Downtown Troy, MI, MI

Troy, MI

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Trip Overview

This 245.5-mile journey from Port Huron, MI to Troy, MI is designed for a single day of driving, taking approximately 3 hours and 54 minutes to complete. With a fuel cost estimated at $37, it's a budget-friendly trip through the Midwest. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Union Street, Military Street, and Griswold Street, with no highway driving involved. This route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging, albeit slower, drive. It's a straightforward trip that fits comfortably within a day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.

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

120.1 miles from Port Huron, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 10 106.1 mi 2h 4m
Griswold Street 65.6 mi 1h 7m
I 75 36.9 mi 39m
UAW Freeway 10 mi 10m
South M 37 5.4 mi 7m
West 13 Mile Road 5.1 mi 12m
North Cleveland Drive 3.6 mi 8m
North Woodbridge Avenue 3 mi 4m
Longest stretch: US 10 — 106.1 mi, about 2h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

84 ft · 11 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto Union Street

155 ft · 9 sec · Union Street
3

Turn right onto I 69 BL; I 94 BL

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Military Street
4

Turn right onto I 69 BL

66 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Griswold Street
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 475: Detroit, Saginaw Use the slight right lane.
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 475 North: Saginaw
7

Merge onto I 475

10 mi · 10 min · UAW Freeway
8

Merge onto I 75; US 23

37 mi · 39 min · I 75; US 23
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 162B Toward US 10 West: Midland
10

Continue on US 10

11 mi · 11 min · US 10
11

Keep slight right at fork onto US 10

38 mi · 38 min · US 10
Toward US 10: Clare
12

Take the exit onto US 10

57 mi · 1 hr 15 min · US 10
Toward US 10 WEST, TO M 115: Ludington, Cadillac
13

Keep slight left at fork onto US 10

0.1 mi · 19 sec · East Washington
14

Turn left onto M 37

0.3 mi · 37 sec · South M 37
15

Continue on M 37

0.6 mi · 1 min · Michigan Avenue
16

Continue on M 37

5.2 mi · 7 min · South M 37
17

Continue on M 37

3.0 mi · 4 min · North Woodbridge Avenue
18

Turn right onto West 15 Mile Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · West 15 Mile Road
19

Continue on North Bingham Avenue

1.6 mi · 3 min · North Bingham Avenue
20

Turn right onto West Main Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · West Main Street
21

Continue on North Cleveland Drive

3.6 mi · 8 min · North Cleveland Drive
22

Continue on West 13 Mile Road

5.1 mi · 12 min · West 13 Mile Road
23

Turn right onto North Dickinson Avenue

133 ft · 3 sec · North Dickinson Avenue
24

Arrive at destination

North Dickinson Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour and 54-minute duration and the turn-heavy nature of this 245.5-mile drive, planning your departure time can help you avoid the busiest local traffic. Consider leaving mid-morning or early afternoon for a smoother experience. With only one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility to push through or take a break as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially since the estimated cost is $37 for the full trip. A practical tip for this route: familiarize yourself with the main roads like Union Street, Military Street, and Griswold Street beforehand to anticipate turns.

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 120.1 miles from Port Huron, MI, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.1 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 53 miles or 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 120.1 miles or 2h 7m 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 35m

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 Port Huron, 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 Port Huron, MI

This is one driving day of about 240.2 miles and 4h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Port Huron, 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 US 10 for about 106.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Freeland, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Freeland, MI

120 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

Davison, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Freeland, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 120.1 miles from Port Huron, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 106.1 miles.

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

The Electric Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Port Huron, Michigan

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Stardust Entertainment Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 105.2

Saginaw, Michigan

Hours: 12–11 pm

+19897936300

Visit website

The Electric Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Port Huron, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Shrine of the Pines

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 228

Baldwin, Michigan

+12317457892

Sloan Museum of Discovery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 70.1

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18102373450

Visit website

Flint Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 70.1

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18107675437

Visit website

For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 70.1

Burton, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+18107367100

Visit website

Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 70.1

Flint, Michigan

Hours: Closed

+18107367100

Visit website

Airborne Adventure Park - Saginaw, MI

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 105.2

Saginaw, Michigan

Hours: 4–8 pm

+19895960022

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 113.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Union Street

Turn left onto Union Street

Navigation decision point

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | I 69 BL; I 94 BL / Military Street

Turn right onto I 69 BL; I 94 BL / Military Street

Navigation decision point

7
65.8 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Take the exit toward I 475: Detroit, Saginaw

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 475: Detroit, Saginaw
5
66.1 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 475 North: Saginaw

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 475 North: Saginaw
5
113.6 mi into trip | ~2h in

Take the exit toward US 10 West: Midland

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 162B Toward US 10 West: Midland

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.55 one way

$75.11 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 84 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $41.23 $82.46
premium $4.89 $46.22 $92.45
diesel $5.61 $53.03 $106.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 84 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 72.1 0 $25.22 $11.53
Efficient EV 60.1 0 $21.02 $9.61
EV Truck/SUV 96.1 1 $33.63 $15.37

Gas CO2

84 kg

EV CO2

28 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 15, 2026

Origin

Port Huron, MI

Night in Port Huron on Saturday

Local time

10:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Troy, MI

Night in Troy on Saturday

Local time

10:48 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

3 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 45m 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 'turn-heavy local drive' for the entirety of this 245.5-mile route, as indicated by its 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating a series of local streets and intersections rather than open highways. Without any long, uninterrupted stretches, your pace will be dictated by traffic signals and turns. The character of the drive remains consistent throughout, offering a continuous experience of city and town navigation rather than open road cruising. Be prepared for a more involved driving experience with constant adjustments.

64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 106.1 mi on US 10.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and Griswold Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Union Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 240.2 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: near the start (Union Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (I 69 BL; I 94 BL / Military Street): Navigation decision point; at 65.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Port Huron, MI and Troy, MI, road signs point toward Saginaw, To M 115: Ludington and Cadillac.

Saginaw

65.8 mi in | ~1h 8m

To M 115: Ludington

163.1 mi in | ~2h 50m | via US 10

Cadillac

163.1 mi in | ~2h 50m | via US 10

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 45m. Total distance: 240.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 106.1 miles on US 10. 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: near the start (Union Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (I 69 BL; I 94 BL / Military Street): Navigation decision point; at 65.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.5 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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