Origin
Troy, MI
Morning in Troy on Tuesday
Local time
8:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Troy, MI to DeWitt, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 57m
Distance
130.9 mi
211 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 47m
★
6 AM
2h 58m
8 AM
3h 20m
10 AM
3h 6m
12 PM
3h 4m
3 PM
3h 7m
5 PM
3h 19m
8 PM
2h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Troy, MI
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DeWitt, MI
Gera Cejas
Trip Overview
Troy, MI to DeWitt, MI is 130.9 miles and takes about 2h 57m via I 96, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, connecting two points in Michigan. The drive offers a mixed highway and surface road experience, making it a straightforward day trip. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, it's an easy route to manage.
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
65.4 miles from Troy, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 96 | 58 mi | 1h 2m |
| 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 |
| Bailey Road | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| I 69 | 4 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 58 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy, MI and DeWitt, 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
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
58 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
I 96; M 37
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Take the exit
2.5 mi
·
2 min
Exit 89
Toward I 69 East: Flint
25
Merge onto I 69
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 69
26
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 85
Toward DeWitt
27
Turn left onto Dewitt Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Dewitt Road
28
Continue on South Dewitt Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Dewitt Drive
29
Continue on South Bridge Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Bridge Street
30
Arrive at destination
North Bridge Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 57m estimated drive time, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Aim to leave Troy, MI in the morning to take advantage of daylight and potentially lighter traffic. With only one stop suggested, you have flexibility in when and where you choose to rest. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $20, and plan your refueling accordingly, especially before transitioning off I 96.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.4 miles from Troy, MI, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58 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 29 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.4 miles or 1h 44m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near DeWitt, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Troy, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 130.9 miles and 2h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 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 58 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 65.4 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 128.4 — 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
121.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 44m in
Take the exit toward I 69 East: Flint
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 89
Toward I 69 East: Flint
5
128.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 51m in
Take the exit toward DeWitt
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 85
Toward DeWitt
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.46 one way
$40.93 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.47 | $44.94 |
| premium | $4.89 | $25.19 | $50.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.90 | $57.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.3 | 0 | $13.74 | $6.28 |
| Efficient EV | 32.7 | 0 | $11.45 | $5.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.4 | 0 | $18.33 | $8.38 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Destination
DeWitt, MI
Morning in DeWitt on Tuesday
Local time
8:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Grand Rapids, MI
65 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
3 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
2h 57m 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 drive is 47% highway, meaning you'll spend a good portion of the 130.9 miles on I 96. The longest stretch on the interstate is 58 miles. After the highway portion, expect to transition to surface roads like Apple Avenue and South Warner Avenue. You'll notice a change in pace as you move from faster highway speeds to more local traffic and potentially more intersections.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58 mi on I 96.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near Comstock Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 130.9 miles you will encounter 17 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.
About the Cities
Starting in Troy, MI
Full guide →Troy is a city in Michigan and a suburb of Detroit.
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 2h 57m. Total distance: 130.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 58 miles on I 96. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 DeWitt, 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 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at DeWitt, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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