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Trip from Troy, MI to Addison, 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 7m

Distance

190.1 mi

306 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
3h 54m ★
6 AM
4h 7m
8 AM
4h 34m
10 AM
4h 17m
12 PM
4h 14m
3 PM
4h 18m
5 PM
4h 32m
8 PM
4h 0m

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

Downtown Troy, MI, MI

Troy, MI

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Downtown Addison, MI, MI

Addison, MI

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Trip Overview

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 .

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

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 106A Toward US 127 South: Jackson Use 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.

+

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.

Downtown Carlton, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Carlton, MI

95 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

Grant, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Carlton, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 95 miles from Troy, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 96 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.5 miles.

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 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

$29.72 one way

$59.44 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $32.63 $65.26
premium $4.89 $36.58 $73.17
diesel $5.61 $41.97 $83.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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, 2026-04-13.

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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Troy, MI

Late night in Troy on Sunday

Local time

12:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Addison, MI

Late night in Addison on Sunday

Local time

12:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

44°F

Carlton, MI

95 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

5 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

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.

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 Effort 6/10

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.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

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.

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 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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.

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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