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Trip from Troy, MI to Alpine, MI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 37m

Distance

60.2 mi

97 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 30m ★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m

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

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Downtown Troy, MI, MI

Troy, MI

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Downtown Alpine, MI, MI

Alpine, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Troy, MI to Alpine, MI covers 60.2 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Apple Avenue, South Warner Avenue, North Stone Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.8 miles on Apple Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.33 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

30.1 miles from Troy, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
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
Bailey Road 4.9 mi 6m
North Newaygo Road 3.2 mi 4m
North Green Avenue 2.2 mi 3m
North Dickinson Avenue 2.1 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Apple Avenue — 12.8 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Troy, MI and Alpine, 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

1.5 mi · 2 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest
22

Take the exit

175 ft · 8 sec
23

Turn left onto M 37

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Alpine Avenue Northwest
24

Turn right onto 7 Mile Road Northwest

0.2 mi · 24 sec · 7 Mile Road Northwest
25

Arrive at destination

7 Mile Road Northwest

Trip Plan

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 30.1 miles from Troy, MI, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.8 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 13 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 30.1 miles or 55m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alpine, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Troy, MI

This is one driving day of about 60.2 miles and 1h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Troy, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Apple Avenue for about 12.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Bridgeton, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bridgeton, MI

30 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

Aetna, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bridgeton, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.1 miles from Troy, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best coffee break · home stretch

Koffee Haus

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sparta, MI

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 14min to go 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+16162055248

Visit website

Koffee Haus

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Sparta, MI

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+16162055248

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 60 — 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

4
10.1 mi into trip | ~24m in | 4 Mile Road

Turn left onto 4 Mile Road

Navigation decision point

4
11.1 mi into trip | ~27m in | North Green Avenue

Turn right onto North Green Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
22.1 mi into trip | ~42m in | M 82 / West Main Street

Turn left onto M 82 / West Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
60 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in | 7 Mile Road Northwest

Turn right onto 7 Mile Road Northwest

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.33 one way

$18.67 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $10.23 $20.47
premium $4.93 $11.68 $23.36
diesel $5.60 $13.27 $26.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.1 0 $6.32 $2.89
Efficient EV 15.1 0 $5.27 $2.41
EV Truck/SUV 24.1 0 $8.43 $3.85

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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 Sep 4, 2026

Origin

Troy, MI

Evening in Troy on Friday

Local time

5:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Alpine, MI

Evening in Alpine on Friday

Local time

5:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Bridgeton, MI

30 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

4 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

1h 37m 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?

60.2 mi in 1h 37m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.8 mi on Apple Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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 3 miles in near Comstock Avenue.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 37m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (Comstock Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles (4 Mile Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (North Green Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

861 ft 725 ft

Total Climb

253 ft

Total Descent

320 ft

Highest Point

861 ft

~4.3 mi in

Elevation Range

136 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Troy, MI

Full guide →

Troy is a city in Michigan and a suburb of Detroit.

Top landmarks

  • • Brooks Farm — also known as the William Brooks Farm, historic farmsite in Troy, Michigan, U.S

Arriving in Alpine, MI

Full guide →

Founded 1847

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 1h 37m. Total distance: 60.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.8 miles on Apple Avenue. 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 3 miles (Comstock Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles (4 Mile Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (North Green Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Alpine, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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