If you are planning a trip from Troy to Blissfield, expect a 217.4-mile journey that typically takes about 4 hours and 46 minutes behind the wheel. This Midwest excursion is perfectly manageable as a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-96, US-127, and US-223 throughout the drive. With an estimated fuel cost of $33, the route is relatively affordable for a solo driver or a small group. Whether you are heading south for business or a change of scenery, this highway-focused transit offers a straightforward way to traverse this part of Michigan.
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
108.7 miles from Troy, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 30m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 96
75.5 mi
1h 20m
US 127
41 mi
47m
US 223
30.9 mi
44m
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
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 75.5 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy, MI and Blissfield, MI.
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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 223
148 ft·2 sec·US 223
37
Continue on US 223
31 mi·44 min·US 223
38
Arrive at destination
US 223
Trip Plan
Since this is a one-day trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best, though leaving early helps avoid potential peak-hour congestion on major highways. Plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and refuel, as the total distance of 217.4 miles makes a short break essential for maintaining focus. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge during the longer 75.5-mile stretch on I-96, as service station availability can fluctuate once you move onto the secondary US routes. Because the drive is under five hours, you can easily complete the journey in one sitting, but utilizing your single planned stop midway will keep you refreshed for the final approach into Blissfield.
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 108.7 miles from Troy, MI, or about 2h 30m 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 48 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.7 miles or 2h 30m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blissfield, 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 217.4 miles and 4h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 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 22
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
$33.99 one way
$67.98 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg76 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$37.32
$74.63
premium
$4.89
$41.84
$83.67
diesel
$5.61
$48.00
$96.00
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
65.2
0
$22.83
$10.44
Efficient EV
54.4
0
$19.02
$8.70
EV Truck/SUV
87
1
$30.44
$13.91
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Night
in Troy on Saturday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Blissfield, MI
Night
in Blissfield on Saturday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live 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
12 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
4h 46m 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?
Expect a trip defined by its highway-focused nature, with 68% of the distance spent on major thoroughfares. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 75.5 miles on I-96, providing a consistent pace before you transition onto US-127 and US-223. The drive features a mix of high-speed interstate travel that eventually gives way to the more localized feel of the US-highway segments. Because of the heavy reliance on these primary roads, you will experience a predictable road surface and steady traffic flow for the majority of the 4 hour and 46 minute duration. It is a functional, efficient drive that prioritizes speed and directness over technical or winding backroads.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 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?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and US 127. You will hit about 22 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near Comstock Avenue.
Driving Effort5/10
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 217.4 miles you will encounter 22 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 46m. Total distance: 217.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Blissfield, MI, but most travelers stay overnight.
