Origin
Flat Rock, MI
Afternoon in Flat Rock on Monday
Local time
3:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flat Rock, MI to Troy, MI
Drive Time
5h 44m
Distance
354.6 mi
571 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 31m
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6 AM
5h 44m
8 AM
6h 11m
10 AM
5h 54m
12 PM
5h 51m
3 PM
5h 55m
5 PM
6h 10m
8 PM
5h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Flat Rock, MI
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Troy, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Flat Rock, MI to Troy, MI covers 354.6 miles and takes about 5h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County 416 20th Road, County 426 M, County 420 21st Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
177.3 miles from Flat Rock, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 44m drive with frequent turns across 354.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County 416 20th Road 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 44m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Flat Rock, MI to Troy, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County 416 20th Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County 426 M | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County 420 21st Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Blackwell Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 127 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| M 55 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
County 416 20th Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flat Rock, MI and Troy, MI.
1
Start on 20th Road
118 ft
·
5 sec
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20th Road
2
Continue on County 416 20th Road
3.5 mi
·
4 min
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County 416 20th Road
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto County 426 M.5 Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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County 426 M.5 Road
4
Turn right onto County 420 21st Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
County 420 21st Road
5
Continue on South Hill Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Hill Road
6
Continue on Blackwell Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Blackwell Avenue
7
Continue on South Hill Road
456 ft
·
22 sec
·
South Hill Road
8
Turn left
133 mi
·
2 hr 37 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
10
Merge slight left
94 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
11
Keep slight right to continue on US 127: Clare, Lansing
18 mi
·
18 min
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US 127: Clare, Lansing
12
Take the exit slight right toward M 55 West: Cadillac
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
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M 55 West: Cadillac
13
Turn right onto West Lake City Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
West Lake City Road
14
Continue on East Houghton Lake Road
18 mi
·
24 min
·
East Houghton Lake Road
15
Turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
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Main Street
16
Continue on Lake Shore
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Shore
17
Continue on South Shore Drive
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
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South Shore Drive
18
Continue on Lakeshore Drive
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Lakeshore Drive
19
Continue on South Morey Road
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Morey Road
20
Turn right onto West Blue Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Blue Road
21
Continue on Watergate Road
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Watergate Road
22
Continue on East M-55 Highway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East M-55 Highway
23
Take the ramp left
0.6 mi
·
1 min
24
Merge slight left
26 mi
·
26 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward US 10
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 10
26
Turn right
16 mi
·
22 min
27
Keep slight left to continue on East Washington
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Washington
28
Turn left onto South M 37
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
South M 37
29
Continue on Michigan Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Michigan Avenue
30
Continue on South M 37
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
South M 37
31
Continue on North Woodbridge Avenue
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
North Woodbridge Avenue
32
Turn right onto West 15 Mile Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 15 Mile Road
33
Continue on North Bingham Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Bingham Avenue
34
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Main Street
35
Continue on North Cleveland Drive
3.6 mi
·
8 min
·
North Cleveland Drive
36
Continue on West 13 Mile Road
5.1 mi
·
12 min
·
West 13 Mile Road
37
Turn right onto North Dickinson Avenue
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Dickinson Avenue
38
Arrive at your destination
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 177.3 miles from Flat Rock, MI, or about 2h 52m 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 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 177.3 miles or 2h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 46m
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 Flat Rock, 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 Flat Rock, MI
This is one driving day of about 354.6 miles and 5h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Flat Rock, 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 177.3 mi from Flat Rock, MI · 2h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
177 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 177.3 miles from Flat Rock, 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
$53.86 one way
$107.72 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
124 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $59.37 | $118.75 |
| premium | $4.80 | $66.94 | $133.88 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $78.78 | $157.56 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.00
Mackinac Bridge
$4.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 124.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 106.4 | 1 | $37.23 | $17.02 |
| Efficient EV | 88.7 | 1 | $31.03 | $14.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 141.8 | 1 | $49.64 | $22.69 |
Gas CO2
124 kg
EV CO2
41 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Afternoon in Troy on Monday
Local time
3:53 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
2 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
5h 44m 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 Flat Rock, MI to Troy, MI covers 354.6 miles and takes about 5h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County 416 20th Road, County 426 M, County 420 21st Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 177.3 miles from Flat Rock, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.86 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 straightforward 5h 44m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Flat Rock, MI to Troy, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Flat Rock, MI to Troy, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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