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Trip from Saginaw, 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 58m

Distance

136.4 mi

220 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 47m ★
6 AM
2h 59m
8 AM
3h 21m
10 AM
3h 7m
12 PM
3h 4m
3 PM
3h 8m
5 PM
3h 20m
8 PM
2h 52m

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

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seat of Saginaw County, Michigan, United States

Saginaw, MI

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Downtown Troy, MI, MI

Troy, MI

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Trip Overview

This 136.4-mile drive from Saginaw, MI, to Troy, MI, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in under 3 hours, making it ideal as a day trip. You'll primarily be on US 10 and South Main Street, with about 70% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost is around $21, and you'll encounter one recommended stop. This route stays within the Midwest region, offering a familiar landscape as you travel south through Michigan.

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

68.2 miles from Saginaw, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 10 96.1 mi 1h 54m
South Main Street 9.3 mi 10m
Midland Road 5.5 mi 6m
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
Gratiot Road 2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: US 10 — 96.1 mi, about 1h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Holland Avenue

0.2 mi · 24 sec · East Holland Avenue
2

Turn right onto M 13

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Washington Avenue
3

Turn right onto M 46

0.6 mi · 42 sec · Rust Avenue
4

Continue on M 46

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Williams Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue

1.3 mi · 1 min · Gratiot Avenue
Use the left lane.
6

Continue on M 46

2.0 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Road
7

Turn right onto M 47

1.7 mi · 2 min · Midland Road
8

At end of road, turn left onto M 47

3.8 mi · 4 min · Midland Road
9

Continue on M 47

9.3 mi · 10 min · South Main Street
10

Merge onto US 10

1.3 mi · 1 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 manageable 2-hour and 58-minute duration, this 136.4-mile trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. Aim to depart in the morning to take advantage of lighter traffic, especially as you get closer to the Detroit metropolitan area. With the longest continuous stretch being 96.1 miles on US 10, plan for a single stop around the halfway point to refuel or stretch your legs. The estimated $21 fuel cost is quite reasonable for this distance.

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 68.2 miles from Saginaw, MI, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96.1 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 30 miles or 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 68.2 miles or 1h 15m 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 12m

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 Saginaw, 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 Saginaw, MI

This is one driving day of about 136.4 miles and 2h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Saginaw, 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 96.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Wise, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wise, MI

68 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

Edenville, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Clare County, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 68.2 miles from Saginaw, 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 96.1 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.

Stardust Entertainment Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Saginaw, Michigan

Hours: 12–11 pm

+19897936300

Visit website

Dahlia Hill Society

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Midland, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+19896310100

Visit website

Shrine of the Pines

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Baldwin, Michigan

+12317457892

Airborne Adventure Park - Saginaw, MI

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 116.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | M 13 / South Washington Avenue

Turn right onto M 13 / South Washington Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
6.9 mi into trip | ~8m in | M 47 / Midland Road

At end of road, turn left onto M 47 / Midland Road

Navigation decision point

5
21.3 mi into trip | ~25m in | US 10

Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward US 10: Clare

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 10: Clare
5
59.4 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | US 10

Take the exit onto US 10 toward US 10 WEST, TO M 115: Ludington, Cadillac

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

Toward US 10 WEST, TO M 115: Ludington, Cadilla...
5
116.3 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in | M 37 / South M 37

Turn left onto M 37 / South M 37

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.32 one way

$42.65 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $23.41 $46.83
premium $4.89 $26.25 $52.50
diesel $5.61 $30.12 $60.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40.9 0 $14.32 $6.55
Efficient EV 34.1 0 $11.94 $5.46
EV Truck/SUV 54.6 0 $19.10 $8.73

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 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 14, 2026

Origin

Saginaw, MI

Morning in Saginaw on Tuesday

Local time

6:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Troy, MI

Morning in Troy on Tuesday

Local time

6:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Partly Sunny

SSW 8 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 4:07PM EDT until April 19 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 14 at 4:00PM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

60°F

Wise, MI

68 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

27 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 58m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 70% of the 136.4 miles on faster roads. You'll experience one substantial stretch of 96.1 miles on US 10, offering a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. The route transitions from US 10 to South Main Street and Midland Road, suggesting a shift from more open highway to potentially more local road conditions as you approach your destination.

70% 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: 96.1 mi on US 10.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and South Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near M 13 / South Washington Avenue.

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 58m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (M 13 / South Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (M 47 / Midland Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.3 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

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

To M 115: Ludington

59.4 mi in | ~1h 3m | via US 10

Cadillac

59.4 mi in | ~1h 3m | via US 10

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 58m. Total distance: 136.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 96.1 miles on US 10. 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 0.2 miles (M 13 / South Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (M 47 / Midland Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.3 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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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