Troy, MI to Attica, MI is 202.2 miles and takes about 4h 9m via East Washington and US 10, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, traversing Michigan's lower peninsula. Expect a drive that balances highway speeds with some local road cruising. With a recommended one-day duration and a straightforward path, this route is ideal if you're looking for a manageable drive without extensive planning. Consider this if you want to cover a good distance without an overnight commitment.
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
101.1 miles from Troy, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 19m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
East Washington
59.9 mi
1h 18m
US 10
46.1 mi
46m
I 75
36.3 mi
38m
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
26 mi
26m
UAW Freeway
10.3 mi
11m
South M 37
5.4 mi
7m
West 13 Mile Road
5.1 mi
12m
Cleveland Drive West
3.6 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
East Washington
— 59.9 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy, MI and Attica, MI.
1
Start on North Dickinson Avenue
133 ft·9 sec·North Dickinson Avenue
2
Turn left onto West 13 Mile Road
5.1 mi·12 min·West 13 Mile Road
3
Continue on Cleveland Drive West
3.6 mi·8 min·Cleveland Drive West
4
Continue on West Main Street
0.3 mi·42 sec·West Main Street
5
Turn left onto North Bingham Avenue
1.6 mi·3 min·North Bingham Avenue
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·17 sec
7
Continue on West 15 Mile Road
0.4 mi·1 min·West 15 Mile Road
8
Turn left onto M 37
3.0 mi·4 min·North Woodbridge Avenue
9
Continue on M 37
5.2 mi·7 min·South M 37
10
Continue on M 37
0.6 mi·1 min·Michigan Avenue
11
Continue on M 37
0.3 mi·39 sec·South M 37
12
Turn right onto US 10
60 mi·1 hr 18 min·East Washington
13
Take the exit onto US 10
46 mi·46 min·US 10
Toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·38 sec
Exit 140AToward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
15
Merge onto I 75; US 23
36 mi·38 min·I 75; US 23
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475
10 mi·11 min·UAW Freeway
Exit 125Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 6Toward I 69: Port Huron, Lansing
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward Port Huron
19
Merge onto I 69
26 mi·26 min·Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
20
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 163Toward Lake Pleasant Road
21
Turn left onto South Lake Pleasant Road
1.6 mi·3 min·South Lake Pleasant Road
22
Turn right onto Williams Street
93 ft·4 sec·Williams Street
23
Arrive at destination
Williams Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour drive time, starting your journey in Troy, MI, in the morning will allow ample time to reach Attica, MI, well before evening. The recommended one-day trip suggests you can complete this comfortably without needing to stop overnight. Since the longest stretch without a significant change is 59.9 miles, plan for a fuel or rest stop around that mark if needed, though with only one recommended stop, you have flexibility. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $32, and ensure you have enough before embarking on the longer highway segments.
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 101.1 miles from Troy, MI, or about 2h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.9 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 44 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.1 miles or 2h 19m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Attica, 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 202.2 miles and 4h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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 East Washington for about 59.9 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 80 and 173.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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80 mi into trip|~1h 58m in|US 10
Take the exit onto US 10 toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City
6
126.1 mi into trip|~2h 44m in
Take the exit toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 140A
Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
6
162.7 mi into trip|~3h 24m in|I 475 / UAW Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475 / UAW Freeway toward I 475: Downtown Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 125
Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
6
173.1 mi into trip|~3h 35m in
Take the exit toward I 69: Port Huron, Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6
Toward I 69: Port Huron, Lansing
5
173.3 mi into trip|~3h 35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Port Huron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Port Huron
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.61 one way
$63.22 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$34.71
$69.42
premium
$4.89
$38.91
$77.82
diesel
$5.61
$44.64
$89.29
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: 70.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.7
0
$21.23
$9.71
Efficient EV
50.6
0
$17.69
$8.09
EV Truck/SUV
80.9
1
$28.31
$12.94
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Troy, MI
Late night
in Troy on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 13 mph81% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 18 at 3:10AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Flash Flood Watch
Flash Flood Watch issued April 18 at 3:10AM EDT until April 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Destination
Attica, MI
Late night
in Attica on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
31°F
Midland, MI
101 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
2 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 9m 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 route offers a mixed driving experience, with 59% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on major arteries like I-75, providing a chance to make good time. However, it also includes significant portions on East Washington, where the longest uninterrupted drive segment spans 59.9 miles. This suggests a progression from faster, more direct travel to potentially slower, more scenic or localized roads as you near your destination. Be prepared for a dynamic journey that isn't just one type of road.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.9 mi on East Washington.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 80 miles in near US 10.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 202.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 80 miles (US 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 126.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 162.7 miles (I 475 / UAW Freeway): 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 Troy, MI and Attica, MI, road signs point toward Bay City, Lansing and Port Huron.
Bay City
80 mi in|~1h 58m|via US 10
Lansing
173.1 mi in|~3h 35m
Port Huron
173.3 mi in|~3h 35m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 9m. Total distance: 202.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 59.9 miles on East Washington. 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 Attica, 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 80 miles (US 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 126.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 162.7 miles (I 475 / UAW Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Attica, MI, but most travelers stay overnight.
