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Trip from Troy, MI to Cadillac, MI

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

Drive Time

1h 33m

Distance

63.7 mi

102 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 27m ★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 30m

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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city in the U.S. state of Michigan and is the county seat of Wexford County

Cadillac, MI

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Troy to Cadillac, you can expect a quick 63.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 33 minutes to complete. This drive stays entirely within the Midwest region of Michigan, making it a straightforward excursion that is easily manageable as a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $10, it is an economical route for a weekend getaway or a necessary commute. You will navigate a mix of road types, including US 131, East Washington, and South M 37, to reach your destination. Because the travel time is relatively short, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you want more time to explore Cadillac upon arrival.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

31.8 miles from Troy, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 131 23.8 mi 23m
East Washington 16.5 mi 22m
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
South Mitchell Street 2.5 mi 5m
North Bingham Avenue 1.6 mi 3m
Longest stretch: US 131 — 23.8 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

17 mi · 22 min · East Washington
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Toward US 131 North
14

Merge onto US 131

24 mi · 23 min · US 131
15

Take the exit onto US 131 Business

0.3 mi · 40 sec · US 131 Business
Exit 177 Toward BUS US 131: Mitchell St
16

Turn left onto US 131 Business

2.5 mi · 5 min · South Mitchell Street
17

Turn left onto West Pine Street

94 ft · 2 sec · West Pine Street
18

Arrive at destination

West Pine Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours is always a smart move. You won't need to stress about long-haul planning, as there are no mandatory stops required to reach Cadillac in under two hours. Keep your fuel budget of $10 in mind when you head out, and ensure your vehicle is ready for the 63.7-mile trek before leaving Troy. Because the longest stretch is 23.8 miles on US 131, use that time to settle into a comfortable cruising speed before the route transitions to local roads. Having your navigation ready for the switch to South M 37 will help you stay on track as you approach your destination.

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 31.8 miles from Troy, MI, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.8 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 14 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 31.8 miles or 56m 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 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cadillac, 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 63.7 miles and 1h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Troy, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 131 for about 23.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Baldwin, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Baldwin, MI

32 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

Baldwin, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chase, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.8 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.

Top Coffee Stop

Owl Eye Coffee Roasters

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cadillac, Michigan

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 63.7

Hours: 8:30 am–5 pm

+12319421385

Visit website

Chunky Bear Coffee Roasters

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cadillac, Michigan

0.1 mi

Owl Eye Coffee Roasters

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 63.7

Cadillac, Michigan

Hours: 8:30 am–5 pm

+12319421385

Visit website

Chunky Bear Coffee Roasters

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 63.7

Cadillac, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+12314446252

Visit website

Cozy Cabin Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 9.1

Brohman, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

Shrine of the Pines

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 18.2

Baldwin, Michigan

+12317457892

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 60.9 — 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

4
8.9 mi into trip | ~21m in | North Bingham Avenue

Turn left onto North Bingham Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
10.5 mi into trip | ~25m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6
36.6 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in

Take the exit toward US 131 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward US 131 North
5
60.9 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in | US 131 Business

Take the exit onto US 131 Business toward BUS US 131: Mitchell St

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 177 Toward BUS US 131: Mitchell St

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.96 one way

$19.92 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $10.93 $21.87
premium $4.89 $12.26 $24.52
diesel $5.61 $14.06 $28.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.1 0 $6.69 $3.06
Efficient EV 15.9 0 $5.57 $2.55
EV Truck/SUV 25.5 0 $8.92 $4.08

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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

2:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cadillac, MI

Late night in Cadillac on Sunday

Local time

2:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

61°F

Baldwin, MI

32 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

21 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

1h 33m 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 trip offers a mixed driving experience, balancing highway efficiency with local road navigation. You will spend roughly 38% of your time on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 23.8 miles on US 131. As you transition from the highway onto local roads like East Washington and South M 37, the pace of the drive naturally shifts. Expect the road personality to change as you move away from the high-speed sections and into the more localized segments of the trip. Behind the wheel, this variety keeps the journey engaging without becoming overly demanding for the driver.

38% 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: 23.8 mi on US 131.

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 1h 33m 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 8.9 miles (North Bingham Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,426 ft 813 ft

Total Climb

771 ft

Total Descent

288 ft

Highest Point

1,426 ft

~59.1 mi in

Elevation Range

613 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 63.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (38%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 23.8 miles on US 131. 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: near the start (West 13 Mile Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (North Bingham Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cadillac, 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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