Origin
Blissfield, MI
Evening in Blissfield on Sunday
Local time
6:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blissfield, MI to Troy, MI
Drive Time
4h 46m
Distance
220.1 mi
354 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 33m
★
6 AM
4h 46m
8 AM
5h 13m
10 AM
4h 56m
12 PM
4h 53m
3 PM
4h 57m
5 PM
5h 12m
8 PM
4h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blissfield, MI
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Troy, MI
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Blissfield to Troy covers 220.1 miles across the Michigan landscape. You should anticipate a drive time of approximately 4 hours and 46 minutes, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day journey. Budgeting about $33 for fuel will keep your tank ready for the transition between these two Midwestern locations. Because the trip is straightforward, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics, allowing you to focus on the road ahead. Navigating via US 223, US 127, and I-96, you will experience a consistent path through the state. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that efficiently connects your starting point to your destination.
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
110 miles from Blissfield, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
This highway-focused drive relies on major thoroughfares for 65% of the journey, ensuring a steady pace throughout your trip. You will encounter a mix of road types, transitioning between state routes and the interstate system. Be prepared for a long, uninterrupted segment of 60.3 miles on I-96, which serves as the backbone of your travel. While the road is designed for efficiency rather than technical curves, the character shifts as you move between local stretches and high-speed lanes. Expect a predictable experience behind the wheel that prioritizes time management over scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 35 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 60.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and US 127. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 51.5 miles in near US 127.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 220.1 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 51.5 miles (US 127): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.2 miles (I 496 / Ransom E Olds Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 96 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
51.5 mi into trip
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~1h 10m in
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US 127
Keep slight right at fork onto US 127 toward US-127 NORTH, M-50 WEST: Lansing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward US-127 NORTH, M-50 WEST: Lansing
7
84.2 mi into trip
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~1h 45m in
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I 496 / Ransom E Olds Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 496 / Ransom E Olds Freeway toward I 496 West: Downtown Lansing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward I 496 West: Downtown Lansing
7
96 mi into trip
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~1h 58m in
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I 96
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96 toward I 96 West: Grand Rapids
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward I 96 West: Grand Rapids
8
149.7 mi into trip
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~2h 56m in
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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 none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon
7
156.3 mi into trip
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~3h 3m in
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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 Along This Route
Between Blissfield, MI and Troy, MI, road signs point toward Chicago, M-50: Lansing, Jackson, M-50 West: Lansing, Grand Rapids and M 37 North: Muskegon - among others.
Chicago
47.6 mi in
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~1h 5m
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via US 127
M-50: Lansing
51.3 mi in
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~1h 10m
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via US 127
Jackson
51.3 mi in
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~1h 10m
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via US 127
M-50 West: Lansing
51.5 mi in
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~1h 10m
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via US 127
Grand Rapids
92 mi in
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~1h 54m
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via I 496
M 37 North: Muskegon
149.7 mi in
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~2h 56m
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via I 96; M 37
M 37 North: Newaygo
156.3 mi in
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~3h 3m
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via M 37
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 96 | 60.3 mi | 1h 4m |
| US 127 | 53.2 mi | 1h 1m |
| US 223 | 18 mi | 24m |
| East Adrian Street | 12.9 mi | 19m |
| M-37 | 12.8 mi | 17m |
| Ransom E Olds Freeway | 7.8 mi | 8m |
| North Stone Road | 7.7 mi | 10m |
| North Comstock Avenue | 7.1 mi | 17m |
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 60.3 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blissfield, MI and Troy, MI.
1
Start on US 223
13 mi
·
19 min
·
East Adrian Street
2
Turn straight onto US 223
18 mi
·
24 min
·
US 223
3
Enter roundabout onto US 127
103 ft
·
1 sec
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US 127
4
Continue on US 127
17 mi
·
21 min
·
US 127
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 127
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
US 127
Toward US 127, I 94: Lansing, Chicago
6
Take the exit onto US 127
0.3 mi
·
16 sec
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US 127
Toward US-127 NORTH, M-50: Lansing, Jackson
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 127
33 mi
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34 min
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US 127
Toward US-127 NORTH, M-50 WEST: Lansing
Use the none lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 496
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Ransom E Olds Freeway
Toward I 496 West: Downtown Lansing
Use the none lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 496
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 496
Toward I 69 North, I 96 West: Flint, Grand Rapids
10
Merge onto I 69; I 96
2.9 mi
·
3 min
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I 69; I 96
Use the none lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
54 mi
·
57 min
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I 96
Toward I 96 West: Grand Rapids
Use the none lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 96; M 37
6.6 mi
·
7 min
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I 96; M 37
Toward I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
13
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.
14
Merge onto M 37
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Alpine Avenue Northwest
Use the none lane.
15
Turn straight onto M 37
13 mi
·
17 min
·
M-37
Use the none lane.
16
Enter roundabout onto M 37
12 ft
·
0 sec
·
Newaygo Road
17
Continue on M 37
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Newaygo Road
18
Turn left onto Bailey Road
4.9 mi
·
6 min
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Bailey Road
19
Turn right onto B-35
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Squires Road
20
Continue on B-35
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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Alger Avenue
21
Turn left onto B-35
0.5 mi
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37 sec
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West 128th Street
22
Turn straight onto B-35
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Luce Avenue
23
Continue on B-35
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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West 118th Street
24
Turn straight onto B-35
5.9 mi
·
8 min
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Warner Avenue
25
At end of road, turn left onto M 82
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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South Warner Avenue
26
Continue on M 82
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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South Stewart Avenue
27
Turn left onto M 82
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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East Main Street
28
Turn right onto North Stone Road
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
North Stone Road
29
Continue on Jefferson Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Jefferson Street
30
Turn right onto North Green Avenue
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Green Avenue
31
Turn left onto 4 Mile Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
4 Mile Road
32
Turn right onto North Comstock Avenue
7.1 mi
·
17 min
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North Comstock Avenue
33
Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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West 11 Mile Road
34
Continue on North Dickinson Avenue
2.1 mi
·
5 min
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North Dickinson Avenue
35
Arrive at destination
North Dickinson Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a one-day trip, your best approach is to depart early to manage traffic flows effectively. You only need to plan for one major stop to refuel or stretch your legs, which helps maintain your momentum toward Troy. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you transition between US 127 and I-96 to ensure you stay within your $33 budget. Flexibility is your greatest asset here; because the route is relatively short, you can easily adjust your departure time to avoid peak congestion. A concrete tip for this trek is to utilize your single planned stop during the transition between the longest highway stretches to maximize your comfort.
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 110 miles from Blissfield, MI, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.3 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 80 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110 miles or 2h 13m 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 37m
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 Blissfield, 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 Blissfield, MI
This is one driving day of about 220.1 miles and 4h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Blissfield, 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 60.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 110 mi from Blissfield, MI · 2h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
110 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 110 miles from Blissfield, 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 60.3 miles.
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
$33.43 one way
$66.86 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
77 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $36.85 | $73.71 |
| premium | $4.80 | $41.55 | $83.10 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $48.90 | $97.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66 | 0 | $23.11 | $10.56 |
| Efficient EV | 55 | 0 | $19.26 | $8.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 88 | 1 | $30.81 | $14.09 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
6:43 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
8 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
4h 46m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Blissfield, MI to Troy, MI covers 220.1 miles and takes about 4h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 96, US 127, US 223. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 110 miles from Blissfield, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.43 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 220.1 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 51.5 miles (US 127): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.2 miles (I 496 / Ransom E Olds Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 96 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Blissfield, MI and Troy, MI, road signs point toward Chicago, M-50: Lansing, Jackson, M-50 West: Lansing, Grand Rapids and M 37 North: Muskegon - among others.
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