Origin
Troy, MI
Late night in Troy on Friday
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5:13 AM
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60°F
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Trip from Troy, MI to Williamston, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 20m
Distance
152.7 mi
246 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 8m
★
6 AM
3h 20m
8 AM
3h 44m
10 AM
3h 29m
12 PM
3h 26m
3 PM
3h 30m
5 PM
3h 43m
8 PM
3h 13m
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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Williamston, MI
fish socks
Trip Overview
The drive from Troy, MI to Williamston, MI covers 152.7 miles and takes about 3h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 96, Apple Avenue, South Warner Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.9 miles on I 96. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
76.4 miles from Troy, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 96 | 86.9 mi | 1h 33m |
| 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 |
| North Newaygo Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 86.9 mi, about 1h 33m
Traffic on I-96
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 38 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,991 veh/hr typical · worst 2,680
Quietest
2 AM
~137 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
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 Williamston, 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
66 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
I 96; M 37
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
21 mi
·
22 min
·
I 96
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 117B
Toward Williamston
Use the slight right lane.
26
Turn straight onto North Williamston Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Williamston Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Continue on South Putnam Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Putnam Street
28
Arrive at destination
South Putnam Street
Trip Plan
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 76.4 miles from Troy, MI, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.9 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 34 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.4 miles or 1h 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 2h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Williamston, 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 152.7 miles and 3h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 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 86.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 76.4 miles from Troy, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 96 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.9 miles.
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 3 and 150.8 — 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
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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
129.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 53m in
|
I 96
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96 toward I 96 East: Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
7
150.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 15m in
Take the exit toward Williamston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 117B
Toward Williamston
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.67 one way
$47.35 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $25.96 | $51.92 |
| premium | $4.93 | $29.63 | $59.25 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $33.66 | $67.32 |
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: 53.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.8 | 0 | $16.03 | $7.33 |
| Efficient EV | 38.2 | 0 | $13.36 | $6.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.1 | 0 | $21.38 | $9.77 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Destination
Williamston, MI
Late night in Williamston on Friday
Local time
5:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 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 20m 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?
152.7 mi in 3h 20m — 57% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 96.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.9 mi on I 96.
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 around 3 miles in near Comstock Avenue.
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 3h 20m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
900 ft
674 ft
Total Climb
504 ft
Total Descent
460 ft
Highest Point
900 ft
~130.9 mi in
Elevation Range
227 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Troy, MI
Full guide →Troy is a city in Michigan and a suburb of Detroit.
Top landmarks
- • Brooks Farm — also known as the William Brooks Farm, historic farmsite in Troy, Michigan, U.S
Arriving in Williamston, MI
Full guide →Founded 1871
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 3h 20m. Total distance: 152.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 86.9 miles on I 96. 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: 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Williamston, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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