Troy, MI to Addison, MI is 190.1 miles and takes about 4h 7m via I 96 and US 127, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive through the Midwest, staying entirely within Michigan. Given its manageable length and focus on major highways, it's a good option for a single-day trip. Expect a route that prioritizes efficient travel over extensive sightseeing, making it ideal if you're looking to reach your destination without many detours. The total journey is designed for a comfortable 1-day itinerary.
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
95 miles from Troy, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 16m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 96
75.5 mi
1h 20m
US 127
44.5 mi
52m
Apple Avenue
12.8 mi
17m
South Warner Avenue
8.2 mi
11m
North Stone Road
7.7 mi
11m
Comstock Avenue
7.1 mi
17m
Alpine Avenue Northwest
5.2 mi
7m
Bailey Road
4.9 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 75.5 mi, about 1h 20m
Traffic on I-96
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 19 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,937 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,567
Quietest
2 AM
~135 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy, MI and Addison, MI.
1
Start on North Dickinson Avenue
2.1 mi·5 min·North Dickinson Avenue
2
Continue on West 11 Mile Road
0.9 mi·2 min·West 11 Mile Road
3
Turn right onto Comstock Avenue
7.1 mi·17 min·Comstock Avenue
4
Turn left onto 4 Mile Road
1.0 mi·2 min·4 Mile Road
5
Turn right onto North Green Avenue
2.2 mi·3 min·North Green Avenue
6
Turn left onto Jefferson Street
1.0 mi·1 min·Jefferson Street
7
Continue on North Stone Road
7.7 mi·11 min·North Stone Road
8
Turn left onto M 82
1.0 mi·2 min·West Main Street
9
Turn right onto M 82
0.6 mi·1 min·South Stewart Avenue
10
Continue on M 82
2.3 mi·3 min·South Warner Avenue
11
Continue on B-35
5.9 mi·8 min·South Warner Avenue
12
Continue on B-35
0.9 mi·1 min·West 118th Street
13
Continue on B-35
1.2 mi·1 min·Luce Avenue
14
Continue on B-35
0.5 mi·39 sec·West 128th Street
15
Turn right onto B-35
2.0 mi·2 min·Alger Avenue
16
Continue on B-35
0.9 mi·1 min·Squires Road
17
Turn left onto Bailey Road
4.9 mi·6 min·Bailey Road
18
Turn right onto M 37
3.2 mi·4 min·North Newaygo Road
19
Enter roundabout onto M 37; M 46
165 ft·1 sec·Apple Avenue
20
Continue on M 37; M 46
13 mi·17 min·Apple Avenue
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on M 37
5.2 mi·7 min·Alpine Avenue Northwest
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi·30 sec
Use the left lane.
23
Merge onto I 96; M 37
66 mi·1 hr 10 min·I 96; M 37
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
9.8 mi·10 min·I 96
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
25
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 106AToward US 127 South: JacksonUse the slight right lane.
26
Merge onto US 127
29 mi·32 min·US 127
27
Turn left onto West Monroe Street
303 ft·10 sec·West Monroe Street
28
Turn right onto Clinton Road
0.4 mi·43 sec·Clinton Road
29
Continue on Lansing Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Lansing Avenue
30
Continue on North Blackstone Street
0.2 mi·31 sec·North Blackstone Street
31
Turn left onto I 94 BL; BUS US 127; M 50
0.6 mi·1 min·Louis Glick Highway
32
Turn right onto BUS US 127; M 50
1.7 mi·2 min·South Cooper Street
33
Continue on BUS US 127; M 50
1.7 mi·2 min·Brooklyn Road
34
Take the ramp onto US 127 Business; M 50
0.2 mi·28 sec·US 127 Business; M 50
35
Merge onto US 127; M 50
12 mi·15 min·US 127; M 50
36
Enter roundabout onto US 127
29 ft·0 sec·US 127
37
Continue on US 127
3.5 mi·5 min·US 127
38
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.1 mi·15 sec·West Main Street
39
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Trip Plan
With a drive duration of just over 4 hours, this trip is easily completed in a single day, so consider leaving mid-morning to avoid rush hour traffic around Troy. The route includes only one recommended stop, so plan your primary break strategically. The longest stretch without a major change in road type is 75.5 miles on I 96, so ensure you're fueled up before heading into that segment. With an estimated fuel cost of $30, it's a budget-friendly option, but always check current prices and your vehicle's needs.
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 95 miles from Troy, MI, or about 2h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.5 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 42 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95 miles or 2h 16m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Addison, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Troy, 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 Troy, MI
This is one driving day of about 190.1 miles and 4h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Troy, 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 I 96 for about 75.5 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 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 139.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3 mi into trip|~7m in|Comstock Avenue
Turn right onto Comstock Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
63.5 mi into trip|~1h 42m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
63.9 mi into trip|~1h 42m in|I 96; M 37
Merge onto I 96; M 37
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
129.6 mi into trip|~2h 53m in|I 96
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96 toward I 96 East: Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
7
139.4 mi into trip|~3h 3m in
Take the exit toward US 127 South: Jackson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 106A
Toward US 127 South: Jackson
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.61 one way
$63.21 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg67 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$34.43
$68.86
premium
$5.18
$38.79
$77.58
diesel
$5.35
$40.04
$80.08
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
57
0
$19.96
$9.12
Efficient EV
47.5
0
$16.63
$7.60
EV Truck/SUV
76
0
$26.61
$12.17
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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 Jun 2, 2026
Origin
Troy, MI
Evening
in Troy on Wednesday
Local time
5:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Clear
E 5 to 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Addison, MI
Evening
in Addison on Wednesday
Local time
5:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Mostly Clear
NE 5 mph0% chanceLive 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 7m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 63% of the route utilizing major roadways like I 96 and US 127. You'll experience a significant stretch of uninterrupted driving on I 96, covering 75.5 miles, which suggests a consistent pace for a good portion of your trip. As you transition to roads like Apple Avenue, the character might shift slightly, but the overall profile remains geared towards efficient transit. Expect a drive that's generally smooth and conducive to maintaining steady speeds.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 75.5 mi on I 96.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and US 127. You will hit about 23 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near Comstock Avenue.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 190.1 miles you will encounter 23 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (Comstock Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 63.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.9 miles (I 96; M 37): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,048 ft742 ft
Total Climb
436 ft
Total Descent
213 ft
Highest Point
1,048 ft
~190.1 mi in
Elevation Range
306 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 7m. Total distance: 190.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 75.5 miles on I 96. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 10 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.
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 Addison, 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. There are 10 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (Comstock Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 63.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 63.9 miles (I 96; M 37): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Addison, MI, but most travelers stay overnight.
