Origin
Troy, MI
Morning in Troy on Tuesday
Local time
7:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Troy, MI to Metamora, 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
4h 7m
Distance
199.1 mi
320 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 55m
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6 AM
4h 8m
8 AM
4h 34m
10 AM
4h 17m
12 PM
4h 14m
3 PM
4h 18m
5 PM
4h 33m
8 PM
4h 0m
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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Metamora, MI
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Trip Overview
Troy, MI to Metamora, MI is 199.1 miles and takes about 4h 7m via East Washington, US 10, and I 75, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region and entirely within Michigan, making it a straightforward drive. Expect a mix of highway cruising and surface roads as you make your way. With a recommended single day, this route is ideal for a quick getaway or a focused drive without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
99.5 miles from Troy, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Washington | 59.9 mi | 1h 18m |
| US 10 | 46.1 mi | 46m |
| I 75 | 36.3 mi | 38m |
| Chevrolet-Buick Freeway | 17.8 mi | 18m |
| UAW Freeway | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| South Lapeer Road | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| South M 37 | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| West 13 Mile Road | 5.1 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
East Washington
— 59.9 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy, MI and Metamora, MI.
1
Start on North Dickinson Avenue
133 ft
·
9 sec
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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
36 mi
·
38 min
·
I 75; US 23
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475
10 mi
·
11 min
·
UAW Freeway
Exit 125
Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 6
Toward I 69: Port Huron, Lansing
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward Port Huron
19
Merge onto I 69
18 mi
·
18 min
·
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Toward M 24: Lapeer, Pontiac
Use the right lane.
21
Turn right onto M 24
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
South Lapeer Road
Use the right lane.
22
Turn left onto West Dryden Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Dryden Road
23
Continue on West High Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West High Street
24
Turn right onto South Oak Street
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Oak Street
25
Arrive at destination
South Oak Street
Trip Plan
For this 199.1-mile drive, leaving in the morning is a good idea to maximize daylight, especially since it's designed for a single day. You'll want to keep an eye on your fuel, with an estimated cost of $31. While there's only one recommended stop, consider breaking up the 59.9-mile stretch on East Washington with a brief pause for stretching. The flexibility of a less-than-5-hour drive means you can adjust your timing as needed.
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 99.5 miles from Troy, MI, or about 2h 18m 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 44 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.5 miles or 2h 18m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Metamora, 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 199.1 miles and 4h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 99.5 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 80 and 191.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
162.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 24m in
|
I 475 / UAW Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475 / UAW Freeway toward I 475: Downtown Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 125
Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
6
173.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 35m in
Take the exit toward I 69: Port Huron, Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6
Toward I 69: Port Huron, Lansing
7
191.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 56m in
Take the exit toward M 24: Lapeer, Pontiac
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward M 24: Lapeer, Pontiac
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.13 one way
$62.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $34.18 | $68.35 |
| premium | $4.89 | $38.31 | $76.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.96 | $87.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.7 | 0 | $20.91 | $9.56 |
| Efficient EV | 49.8 | 0 | $17.42 | $7.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.6 | 0 | $27.87 | $12.74 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Metamora, MI
Morning in Metamora on Tuesday
Local time
7:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
41°F
Midland, MI
100 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
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
4h 7m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a 56% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion of the 4h 7m on faster roads. The longest stretch on surface roads is 59.9 miles on East Washington, which will feel like a significant section of cruising. You'll notice the transition from more developed areas with frequent exits to more open stretches as you move between highways and surface streets.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 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?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 80 miles in near US 10.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 199.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 162.7 miles (I 475 / UAW Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,052 ft
591 ft
Total Climb
717 ft
Total Descent
498 ft
Highest Point
1,052 ft
~56.9 mi in
Elevation Range
461 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Troy, MI and Metamora, MI, road signs point toward Bay City, Lansing and Port Huron.
Bay City
80 mi in
|
~1h 58m
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via US 10
Lansing
173.1 mi in
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~3h 35m
Port Huron
173.3 mi in
|
~3h 35m
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 4h 7m. Total distance: 199.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 7m 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.
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.
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 Metamora, 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 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 162.7 miles (I 475 / UAW Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Metamora, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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