Origin
Battle Creek, MI
Evening in Battle Creek on Sunday
Local time
6:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Battle Creek, MI to Troy, MI
Drive Time
2h 38m
Distance
149.6 mi
241 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 28m
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6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 47m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Battle Creek, MI
Tom Fisk
Troy, MI
Yaroslav Shuraev
Trip Overview
The drive from Battle Creek, MI to Troy, MI covers 149.6 miles and takes about 2h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East State Street, Hamblin Street, East Hamblin Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.72 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
74.8 miles from Battle Creek, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 38m drive with frequent turns across 149.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East State Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Battle Creek, MI to Troy, MI is easy. At 2h 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Battle Creek, MI to Troy, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hamblin Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Hamblin Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Washington Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Michigan Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| M-89 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| M 89 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East D Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East State Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Battle Creek, MI and Troy, MI.
1
Start on the route
26 ft
·
4 sec
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the route
2
Turn right
52 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn left onto East State Street
499 ft
·
24 sec
·
East State Street
4
Continue on Hamblin Street
351 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hamblin Street
5
Continue on East Hamblin Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Hamblin Avenue
6
Turn right onto South Washington Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Washington Avenue
7
Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
West Michigan Avenue
8
Turn slight right onto M-89
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
M-89
9
Continue on M 89
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
M 89
10
Continue on East D Avenue
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
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East D Avenue
11
Turn right onto North 32nd Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North 32nd Street
12
Turn left onto East C Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East C Avenue
13
Turn straight onto East Richplain Drive
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Richplain Drive
14
Continue on M 89
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
M 89
15
Continue on Jackson Road
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Jackson Road
16
Continue on East Bridge Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Bridge Street
17
Continue on Allegan Street
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
Allegan Street
18
Take the exit right toward US 131 North: Grand Rapids
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 131 North: Grand Rapids
19
Merge slight left
39 mi
·
42 min
20
Take the exit slight left toward I 96, M 37: Muskegon, Lansing
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
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I 96, M 37: Muskegon, Lansing
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 96: Muskegon
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
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I 96: Muskegon
22
Keep slight left to continue on M 37 North: Alpine Avenue Northwest, Newaygo
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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M 37 North: Alpine Avenue Northwest, Newaygo
23
Merge slight left onto Alpine Avenue Northwest
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Alpine Avenue Northwest
24
Turn straight onto M-37
13 mi
·
17 min
·
M-37
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Newaygo Road
13 ft
·
Newaygo Road
26
Exit the roundabout onto Newaygo Road
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Newaygo Road
27
Turn left onto Bailey Road
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Bailey Road
28
Turn right onto Squires Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Squires Road
29
Continue on Alger Avenue
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Alger Avenue
30
Turn left onto West 128th Street
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
West 128th Street
31
Turn straight onto Luce Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Luce Avenue
32
Continue on West 118th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West 118th Street
33
Turn straight onto Warner Avenue
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Warner Avenue
34
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Warner Avenue
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Warner Avenue
35
Continue on South Stewart Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Stewart Avenue
36
Turn left onto East Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
37
Turn right onto North Stone Road
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
North Stone Road
38
Continue on Jefferson Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Street
39
Turn right onto North Green Avenue
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Green Avenue
40
Turn left onto 4 Mile Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
4 Mile Road
41
Turn right onto North Comstock Avenue
7.1 mi
·
17 min
·
North Comstock Avenue
42
Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West 11 Mile Road
43
Continue on North Dickinson Avenue
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
North Dickinson Avenue
44
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 74.8 miles from Battle Creek, MI, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.8 miles or 1h 19m 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 10m
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 Battle Creek, 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 Battle Creek, MI
This is one driving day of about 149.6 miles and 2h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Battle Creek, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.8 mi from Battle Creek, MI · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.8 miles from Battle Creek, 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
$22.72 one way
$45.45 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $25.05 | $50.10 |
| premium | $4.80 | $28.24 | $56.48 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $33.24 | $66.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.9 | 0 | $15.71 | $7.18 |
| Efficient EV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.09 | $5.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.8 | 0 | $20.94 | $9.57 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (65% 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
Evening in Troy on Sunday
Local time
6:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 38m 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 Battle Creek, MI to Troy, MI covers 149.6 miles and takes about 2h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East State Street, Hamblin Street, East Hamblin Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.8 miles from Battle Creek, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.72 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Battle Creek, MI to Troy, MI is easy. At 2h 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Battle Creek, MI to Troy, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Battle Creek, MI to Troy, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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