Origin
Argentine, MI
Late night in Argentine on Saturday
Local time
3:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Argentine, MI to Troy, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 46m
Distance
168.7 mi
272 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 34m
★
6 AM
3h 47m
8 AM
4h 12m
10 AM
3h 56m
12 PM
3h 53m
3 PM
3h 57m
5 PM
4h 11m
8 PM
3h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Argentine, MI
Gian Tripodoro
Troy, MI
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Argentine, MI to Troy, MI covers 168.7 miles and takes about 3h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 96, Beard Road, I 69 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.7 miles on I 96. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.37 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
84.4 miles from Argentine, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 46m. Total distance: 168.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
The drive from Argentine, MI to Troy, MI covers 168.7 miles and takes about 3h 46m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 96 is the longest continuous segment at about 58.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 27.1 miles in near Woodbury Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 168.7 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 27.1 miles (Woodbury Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 28 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
27.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Woodbury Road
Turn right onto Woodbury Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
35.8 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward US 127: Clare, Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 127: Clare, Lansing
6
44.9 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 81
Toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
8
98.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m in
|
I 96; M 37
Keep slight right at fork onto I 96; M 37 toward I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon
7
104.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
|
M 37
Take the exit onto M 37 toward M 37 North: Newaygo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 30B
Toward M 37 North: Newaygo
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Argentine, MI and Troy, MI, road signs point toward Lansing, M 37 North: Muskegon and M 37 North: Newaygo.
Lansing
35.8 mi in
|
~49m
M 37 North: Muskegon
98.3 mi in
|
~1h 56m
|
via I 96; M 37
M 37 North: Newaygo
104.9 mi in
|
~2h 3m
|
via M 37
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 96 | 58.7 mi | 1h 2m |
| Beard Road | 19.6 mi | 26m |
| I 69 | 15.1 mi | 15m |
| M-37 | 12.8 mi | 17m |
| North Stone Road | 7.7 mi | 10m |
| North Comstock Avenue | 7.1 mi | 17m |
| Warner Avenue | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Silver Lake Road | 5.3 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 58.7 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Argentine, MI and Troy, MI.
1
Start on Silver Lake Road
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Silver Lake Road
2
Turn left onto Byron Road
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Byron Road
3
Turn right onto Beard Road
20 mi
·
26 min
·
Beard Road
4
Turn left onto Lansing Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lansing Road
5
Turn right onto Woodbury Road
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Woodbury Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
7
Merge onto I 69
7.9 mi
·
8 min
·
I 69
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
Toward US 127: Clare, Lansing
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
11
Merge onto I 69
7.2 mi
·
7 min
·
I 69
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 81
Toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
13
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 81
Toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
14
Merge onto I 96
52 mi
·
55 min
·
I 96
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 96; M 37
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 96; M 37
Toward I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit onto M 37
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
M 37
Exit 30B
Toward M 37 North: Newaygo
Use the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto M 37
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Alpine Avenue Northwest
18
Turn straight onto M 37
13 mi
·
17 min
·
M-37
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Enter roundabout onto M 37
12 ft
·
0 sec
·
Newaygo Road
20
Continue on M 37
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Newaygo Road
21
Turn left onto Bailey Road
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Bailey Road
22
Turn right onto B-35
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Squires Road
23
Continue on B-35
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Alger Avenue
24
Turn left onto B-35
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
West 128th Street
25
Turn straight onto B-35
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Luce Avenue
26
Continue on B-35
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West 118th Street
27
Turn straight onto B-35
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Warner Avenue
28
At end of road, turn left onto M 82
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Warner Avenue
29
Continue on M 82
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Stewart Avenue
30
Turn left onto M 82
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
31
Turn right onto North Stone Road
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
North Stone Road
32
Continue on Jefferson Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Street
33
Turn right onto North Green Avenue
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Green Avenue
34
Turn left onto 4 Mile Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
4 Mile Road
35
Turn right onto North Comstock Avenue
7.1 mi
·
17 min
·
North Comstock Avenue
36
Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West 11 Mile Road
37
Continue on North Dickinson Avenue
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
North Dickinson Avenue
38
Arrive at destination
North Dickinson Avenue
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 84.4 miles from Argentine, MI, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.7 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 37 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.4 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Troy, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Argentine, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Argentine, MI
This is one driving day of about 168.7 miles and 3h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Argentine, 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 58.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 84.4 mi from Argentine, MI · 1h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 84.4 miles from Argentine, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Troy, MI
The final approach into Troy, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Troy, MI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.37 one way
$52.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $28.96 | $57.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $32.46 | $64.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.25 | $74.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.6 | 0 | $17.71 | $8.10 |
| Efficient EV | 42.2 | 0 | $14.76 | $6.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.5 | 0 | $23.62 | $10.80 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Troy, MI
Late night in Troy on Saturday
Local time
3:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Grand Rapids, MI
84 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
15 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 46m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Argentine, MI to Troy, MI covers 168.7 miles and takes about 3h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 96, Beard Road, I 69. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 84.4 miles from Argentine, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.37 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 168.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 27.1 miles (Woodbury Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Argentine, MI and Troy, MI, road signs point toward Lansing, M 37 North: Muskegon and M 37 North: Newaygo.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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