Drive Time
3h 51m
Distance
236.8 mi
381 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
Photo: Yaroslav Shuraev
The drive from Blissfield, MI to Troy, MI covers 236.8 miles and takes about 3h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on the route, US 127, US-127 NORTH for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.16 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
118.4 miles from Blissfield, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 51m drive with frequent turns across 236.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 127 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US-127 NORTH | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ransom E Olds Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 69 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 96 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| M 37 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alpine Avenue Northwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Blissfield, MI and Troy, MI.
Start on East Adrian Street
Turn straight
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Keep slight left to continue on US 127, I 94: Lansing, Chicago
Take the exit slight right toward US-127 NORTH, M-50: Lansing, Jackson
Keep slight right to continue on US-127 NORTH, M-50 WEST: Lansing
Keep slight left to continue on Ransom E Olds Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North, I 96 West: Flint, Grand Rapids
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids
Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon
Take the exit slight right toward M 37 North: Newaygo
Merge slight left onto Alpine Avenue Northwest
Turn straight onto M-37
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Newaygo Road
Exit the roundabout onto Newaygo Road
Turn left onto Bailey Road
Turn right onto Squires Road
Continue on Alger Avenue
Turn left onto West 128th Street
Turn straight onto Luce Avenue
Continue on West 118th Street
Turn straight onto Warner Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Warner Avenue
Continue on South Stewart Avenue
Turn left onto East Main Street
Turn right onto North Stone Road
Continue on Jefferson Street
Turn right onto North Green Avenue
Turn left onto 4 Mile Road
Turn right onto North Comstock Avenue
Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road
Continue on North Dickinson Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.4 miles or 1h 55m 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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Troy, MI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Blissfield, 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 Blissfield, MI
This is one driving day of about 236.8 miles and 3h 51m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 118.4 mi from Blissfield, MI · 1h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
118 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 118.4 miles from Blissfield, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$35.16 one way
$70.31 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $39.65 | $79.30 |
| premium | $4.65 | $43.39 | $86.78 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $49.45 | $98.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71 | 0 | $24.86 | $11.37 |
| Efficient EV | 59.2 | 0 | $20.72 | $9.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.7 | 1 | $33.15 | $15.16 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Blissfield on Saturday
Local time
10:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Troy on Saturday
Local time
10:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
50°F
Evanston, IL
118 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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