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Trip from Troy, MI to Bridgeport, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 6m

Distance

145.1 mi

233 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 55m ★
6 AM
3h 7m
8 AM
3h 30m
10 AM
3h 15m
12 PM
3h 12m
3 PM
3h 16m
5 PM
3h 29m
8 PM
3h 0m

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 Bridgeport, MI, MI

Bridgeport, MI

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Trip Overview

Planning a trip from Troy, Michigan, to Bridgeport, Michigan? This 145.1-mile drive will take you approximately 3 hours and 6 minutes, making it a straightforward option for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily travel on East Washington, US 10, and I-75, with about 44% of the journey on highways. Budget around $23 for fuel for this trek through the Midwest. The route offers a mixed driving experience, and with only one recommended stop, it’s efficient for a quick getaway.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

72.5 miles from Troy, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Washington 59.9 mi 1h 18m
US 10 46.1 mi 46m
I 75 17.2 mi 18m
South M 37 5.4 mi 7m
West 13 Mile Road 5.1 mi 12m
Cleveland Drive West 3.6 mi 8m
North Woodbridge Avenue 3 mi 4m
North Bingham Avenue 1.6 mi 3m
Longest stretch: East Washington — 59.9 mi, about 1h 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Troy, MI and Bridgeport, 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 140A Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
15

Merge onto I 75; US 23

17 mi · 18 min · I 75; US 23
16

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 144 Toward Frankenmuth, Bridgeport
17

Turn right onto Dixie Highway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Dixie Highway
Use the right lane.
18

Arrive at destination

Dixie Highway

Trip Plan

For this 145.1-mile drive, leaving Troy, MI, in the morning is a good bet to avoid the heaviest traffic. With a total duration of just over 3 hours and only one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility. Consider breaking up the longest stretch of 59.9 miles on East Washington with a brief pause for fuel or a stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $23, and plan your refueling accordingly, especially if you decide to take a longer break. This is a manageable one-day trip, so no need to plan an overnight stay.

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 72.5 miles from Troy, MI, or about 1h 48m 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 32 miles or 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 72.5 miles or 1h 48m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bridgeport, 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 145.1 miles and 3h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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.

Downtown Clare County, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Clare County, MI

73 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

Chase, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Clare County, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 72.5 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Stardust Entertainment Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 134.7

Saginaw, Michigan

Hours: 12–11 pm

+19897936300

Visit website

Airborne Adventure Park - Saginaw, MI

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 134.7

Saginaw, Michigan

Hours: 4–8 pm

+19895960022

Visit website

Shrine of the Pines

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 20.7

Baldwin, Michigan

+12317457892

Marshall M Fredericks Sculpture Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 134.7

University Center, Michigan

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+19899647125

Visit website

Dahlia Hill Society

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 114

Midland, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+19896310100

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 144.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West 13 Mile Road

Turn left onto West 13 Mile Road

Navigation decision point

5
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
143.6 mi into trip | ~3h 3m in

Take the exit toward Frankenmuth, Bridgeport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 144 Toward Frankenmuth, Bridgeport
6
144.2 mi into trip | ~3h 5m in | Dixie Highway

Turn right onto Dixie Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.68 one way

$45.37 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $24.91 $49.81
premium $4.89 $27.92 $55.85
diesel $5.61 $32.04 $64.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 43.5 0 $15.24 $6.96
Efficient EV 36.3 0 $12.70 $5.80
EV Truck/SUV 58 0 $20.31 $9.29

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 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

12:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bridgeport, MI

Late night in Bridgeport on Sunday

Local time

12:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

3h 6m 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?

This route presents a mixed driving profile, blending highway speeds with local road navigation. You’ll spend roughly 44% of your time on highways, experiencing periods of faster travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 59.9 miles on East Washington, offering a significant segment of consistent driving. As you progress, expect the character of the road to shift, moving from more urban-influenced segments to potentially more open stretches as you approach Bridgeport.

44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 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?

4/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 13 Mile Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 6m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 13 Mile Road): Navigation decision point; 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.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Troy, MI to Bridgeport, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Bay City along the way.

Bay City

80 mi in | ~1h 58m | via US 10

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 6m. Total distance: 145.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.

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.

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: near the start (West 13 Mile Road): Navigation decision point; 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.

Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Bridgeport, 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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