Troy to Kochville is 134.4 miles and takes about 3 hours via East Washington and US 10, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Michigan, moving from the Midwest region of Troy to the Midwest region of Kochville. The route offers a mix of highway cruising and surface road driving, making it a straightforward drive for a single day. It’s a practical option if you’re looking for a relatively short trip with a clear destination, without needing an overnight stop.
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
67.2 miles from Troy, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 41m 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
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
Westside Saginaw Road
2.8 mi
4m
I 75
2.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
East Washington
— 59.9 mi, about 1h 18m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,327 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,012
Quietest
2 AM
~92 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
25.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy, MI and Kochville, 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
2.1 mi·2 min·I 75; US 23
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·42 sec
Exit 160Toward M 84
17
Turn right onto M 84
2.8 mi·4 min·Westside Saginaw Road
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on M 84
1.5 mi·2 min·Bay Road
19
Turn left onto Liberty Road
1.4 mi·5 min·Liberty Road
20
Arrive at destination
Liberty Road
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour drive time, leaving Troy in the morning is ideal, allowing you to arrive in Kochville with plenty of daylight. You'll only need one stop to break up the drive, so consider pulling over about halfway through. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is around $21; it's always wise to top off before you leave or at your designated stop. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time if needed, but sticking to a morning start will ensure a relaxed arrival.
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 67.2 miles from Troy, MI, or about 1h 41m 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 30 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.2 miles or 1h 41m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kochville, 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 134.4 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 128.7 — 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
5
128.5 mi into trip|~2h 47m in
Take the exit toward M 84
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 160
Toward M 84
5
128.7 mi into trip|~2h 48m in|M 84 / Westside Saginaw Road
Turn right onto M 84 / Westside Saginaw Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.23 one way
$48.46 round trip
$4.58/gal25.4 MPG avg47 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.21
$27.59
$55.18
premium
$5.82
$30.78
$61.56
diesel
$6.48
$34.27
$68.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.3
0
$14.11
$6.45
Efficient EV
33.6
0
$11.76
$5.38
EV Truck/SUV
53.8
0
$18.82
$8.60
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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 Oct 16, 2026
Origin
Troy, MI
Morning
in Troy on Saturday
Local time
10:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Rain Showers
NNW 10 to 18 mph83% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 4:54AM EDT until October 16 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Kochville, MI
Morning
in Kochville on Saturday
Local time
10:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Chance Light Rain
NNW 14 to 17 mph44% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 4:54AM EDT until October 16 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
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
3h on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 36% of this 134.4-mile trip on the highway. The longest continuous stretch on surface roads is 59.9 miles along East Washington. Expect to transition from highway driving to more surface streets as you approach your destination. This transition means you’ll notice a change from faster, more direct travel to a more built-up environment with more local traffic.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 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 Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h drive. You will face about 11 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,124 ft590 ft
Total Climb
425 ft
Total Descent
660 ft
Highest Point
1,124 ft
~67.2 mi in
Elevation Range
535 ft
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 Kochville, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Bay City along the way.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kochville, MI before heading back.
