Origin
Sparta, MI
Late night in Sparta on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sparta, 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
1h 28m
Distance
53.6 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sparta, MI
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Troy, MI
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Trip Overview
This 53.6-mile drive from Sparta to Troy, Michigan, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 28 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with a 0% highway share, making it a turn-heavy experience rather than a high-speed journey. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $8. Given its relatively short distance and duration, it's perfectly suited as a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. This route stays within the Midwest region, connecting two points within the state of Michigan.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Stone Road | 7.7 mi | 10m |
| North Comstock Avenue | 7.1 mi | 17m |
| Warner Avenue | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| M-37 | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Bailey Road | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Newaygo Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| South Warner Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| North Green Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
North Stone Road
— 7.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sparta, MI and Troy, MI.
1
Start on North State Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Street
2
Continue on Sparta Avenue Northwest
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Sparta Avenue Northwest
3
Turn left onto 15 Mile Road Northwest
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
15 Mile Road Northwest
4
Turn right onto M 37
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
M-37
5
Enter roundabout onto M 37
12 ft
·
0 sec
·
Newaygo Road
6
Continue on M 37
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Newaygo Road
7
Turn left onto Bailey Road
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Bailey Road
8
Turn right onto B-35
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Squires Road
9
Continue on B-35
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Alger Avenue
10
Turn left onto B-35
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
West 128th Street
11
Turn straight onto B-35
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Luce Avenue
12
Continue on B-35
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West 118th Street
13
Turn straight onto B-35
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Warner Avenue
14
At end of road, turn left onto M 82
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Warner Avenue
15
Continue on M 82
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Stewart Avenue
16
Turn left onto M 82
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
17
Turn right onto North Stone Road
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
North Stone Road
18
Continue on Jefferson Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Street
19
Turn right onto North Green Avenue
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Green Avenue
20
Turn left onto 4 Mile Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
4 Mile Road
21
Turn right onto North Comstock Avenue
7.1 mi
·
17 min
·
North Comstock Avenue
22
Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West 11 Mile Road
23
Continue on North Dickinson Avenue
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
North Dickinson Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
North Dickinson Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.8 miles from Sparta, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 8.2 and 31.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
8.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
M 37 / Newaygo Road
Enter roundabout onto M 37 / Newaygo Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
11.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Bailey Road
Turn left onto Bailey Road
Navigation decision point
4
27.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
M 82 / South Warner Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto M 82 / South Warner Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
30.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
M 82 / East Main Street
Turn left onto M 82 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
31.6 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
North Stone Road
Turn right onto North Stone Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.38 one way
$16.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.20 | $18.40 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.31 | $20.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.83 | $23.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.50 | $3.43 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Troy, MI
Late night in Troy on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Bridgeton, MI
27 mi in
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
1h 28m 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?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this entire 53.6-mile journey, as there's no highway component involved. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.7 miles on North Stone Road. This means you'll be actively steering and navigating through various local roads, including North Comstock Avenue and Warner Avenue. The character of the drive is consistent, focusing on local travel rather than open highway cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on North Stone 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 8.2 miles in near M 37 / Newaygo Road.
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 1h 28m 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 8.2 miles (M 37 / Newaygo Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.4 miles (Bailey Road): Navigation decision point; at 27.7 miles (M 82 / South Warner Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 53.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on North Stone Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.2 miles (M 37 / Newaygo Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.4 miles (Bailey Road): Navigation decision point; at 27.7 miles (M 82 / South Warner 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.
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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