Troy, MI to Lake Fenton, MI is 183.4 miles and takes about 3h 51m via East Washington, I 75, and US 10, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region, traversing Michigan for its entirety. Expect a mix of highway cruising and surface street driving, suitable for a single day trip. The estimated fuel cost is around $32, making it a budget-friendly option for a weekend getaway or a quick visit.
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
91.7 miles from Troy, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 10m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
East Washington
59.9 mi
1h 18m
I 75
47.3 mi
50m
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
Fenton Road
2.9 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
East Washington
— 59.9 mi, about 1h 18m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 22 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~2,446 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,656
Quietest
2 AM
~135 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
18.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Lake Fenton, 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
36 mi·38 min·I 75; US 23
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
11 mi·11 min·I 75; US 23
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23
2.6 mi·2 min·US 23
Toward US 23: Ann Arbor
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 88Toward Rankin, Grand BlancUse the slight right lane.
19
Turn right onto West Grand Blanc Road
0.2 mi·31 sec·West Grand Blanc Road
20
Turn left onto Torrey Road
2.0 mi·3 min·Torrey Road
21
Turn left onto West Baldwin Road
1.6 mi·2 min·West Baldwin Road
22
Turn right onto Fenton Road
2.9 mi·5 min·Fenton Road
23
Turn right onto Triple Oak Drive
403 ft·17 sec·Triple Oak Drive
24
Arrive at destination
Triple Oak Drive
Trip Plan
Since this trip is under 4 hours, you have flexibility with your departure time. Aim to leave Troy in the morning to maximize your daylight hours in Lake Fenton. With only one recommended stop, you can easily complete this drive in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer surface street sections where gas stations might be less frequent than on the interstate. The estimated fuel cost of $32 is a good baseline for budgeting.
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 91.7 miles from Troy, MI, or about 2h 10m 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 40 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.7 miles or 2h 10m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lake Fenton, 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 183.4 miles and 3h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 80 and 176.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
173.7 mi into trip|~3h 36m in|US 23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23 toward US 23: Ann Arbor
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 23: Ann Arbor
8
176.3 mi into trip|~3h 38m in
Take the exit toward Rankin, Grand Blanc
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 88
Toward Rankin, Grand Blanc
5
176.6 mi into trip|~3h 39m in|West Grand Blanc Road
Turn right onto West Grand Blanc Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.49 one way
$60.98 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg64 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$33.21
$66.43
premium
$5.18
$37.42
$74.85
diesel
$5.35
$38.63
$77.26
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
55
0
$19.26
$8.80
Efficient EV
45.9
0
$16.05
$7.34
EV Truck/SUV
73.4
0
$25.68
$11.74
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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 Jun 3, 2026
Origin
Troy, MI
Evening
in Troy on Wednesday
Local time
5:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Mostly Sunny
S 1 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 3 at 4:48AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 3 at 3:04AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Destination
Lake Fenton, MI
Evening
in Lake Fenton on Wednesday
Local time
5:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
WSW 0 to 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 3 at 4:48AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 3 at 3:04AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
59°F
Wise, MI
92 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
1 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 51m 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?
This route features a mixed highway and surface road profile, with 52% of the drive on highways. You'll experience a 59.9-mile stretch on East Washington before transitioning to other roads. The highway portion will involve typical interstate driving, while the surface roads will likely present more frequent intersections and lower speed limits as you approach your destination.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 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?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 80 miles in near US 10.
Driving Effort6/10
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 183.4 miles you will encounter 16 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 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; at 173.7 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,111 ft589 ft
Total Climb
583 ft
Total Descent
527 ft
Highest Point
1,111 ft
~65.5 mi in
Elevation Range
522 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 Lake Fenton, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Bay City along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 51m. Total distance: 183.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
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.
Yes — we found about 14 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Lake Fenton, 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. There are 14 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 173.7 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Lake Fenton, MI, but most travelers stay overnight.
