Hudsonville to Troy is 71.9 miles and takes about 1h 53m via South Maple Island Road, North Comstock Avenue, and Leonard Street, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Michigan, connecting two points in the Midwest. Expect a route that involves frequent turns, characteristic of a local drive rather than a highway cruise. It's a straightforward trip suitable for a single day, with no overnight stops recommended. Plan for a direct journey with minimal scenic detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36 miles from Hudsonville, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 71.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This route is characterized by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you won't be spending much time on high-speed highways. With 0% highway share, prepare for a more engaged driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22 miles on South Maple Island Road. As you progress, the roads will likely transition through various local streets, requiring your attention to navigation and speed limits. This journey offers a hands-on feel for navigating community roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Maple Island Road is the longest continuous segment at about 22 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in near Fillmore Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 53m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles (Fillmore Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles (68th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 47 miles (M 120 / North Maple Island Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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5.1 mi into trip|~8m in|Fillmore Street
At end of road, turn left onto Fillmore Street
Navigation decision point
4
9.2 mi into trip|~13m in|68th Avenue
Turn right onto 68th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
47 mi into trip|~1h 6m in|M 120 / North Maple Island Road
At end of road, turn right onto M 120 / North Maple Island Road
Navigation decision point
4
56.8 mi into trip|~1h 20m in|M 20 / East South Avenue
Turn right onto M 20 / East South Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
57.8 mi into trip|~1h 22m in|North Dickinson Avenue
Turn left onto North Dickinson Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
South Maple Island Road
22 mi
30m
North Comstock Avenue
7.1 mi
17m
Leonard Street
6.9 mi
9m
North Maple Island Road
6.9 mi
9m
North Dickinson Avenue
5.1 mi
9m
68th Avenue
5.1 mi
7m
36th Avenue
4.8 mi
7m
Fillmore Street
4.1 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
South Maple Island Road
— 22 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hudsonville, MI and Troy, MI.
1
Start on Van Buren Street
0.3 mi·59 sec·Van Buren Street
2
Turn right onto 36th Avenue
4.8 mi·7 min·36th Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto Fillmore Street
4.1 mi·5 min·Fillmore Street
4
Turn right onto 68th Avenue
5.1 mi·7 min·68th Avenue
5
Turn left onto Leonard Street
6.9 mi·9 min·Leonard Street
6
Continue on 112th Avenue
3.8 mi·5 min·112th Avenue
7
Continue on B-31
22 mi·30 min·South Maple Island Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto M 120
6.9 mi·9 min·North Maple Island Road
9
Continue on M 120
2.5 mi·3 min·Maple Island Avenue
10
Continue on Division Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Division Street
11
Turn right onto M 20
0.3 mi·29 sec·East South Avenue
12
Continue on M 20
0.3 mi·24 sec·South Street
13
Continue on M 20
0.5 mi·46 sec·West 1 Mile Road
14
Turn left onto North Dickinson Avenue
3.0 mi·4 min·North Dickinson Avenue
15
Turn right onto 4 Mile Road
1.0 mi·2 min·4 Mile Road
16
Turn left onto North Comstock Avenue
7.1 mi·17 min·North Comstock Avenue
17
Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road
0.9 mi·2 min·West 11 Mile Road
18
Continue on North Dickinson Avenue
2.1 mi·5 min·North Dickinson Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
North Dickinson Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 53 minutes, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. You can afford to leave later in the morning or mid-afternoon, offering flexibility. The estimated fuel cost is around $11, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before departing, especially since there are no specific rest stops noted. Pay close attention to the numerous turns; using a GPS is highly recommended to navigate the local roads efficiently. The 22-mile stretch on South Maple Island Road will be your longest continuous segment, so ensure you're comfortable with that section before setting off.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36 miles from Hudsonville, MI, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22 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 16 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 27m
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 Hudsonville, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hudsonville, MI
This is one driving day of about 71.9 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Hudsonville, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South Maple Island Road for about 22 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36 mi from Hudsonville, MI
· 51m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.24 one way
$22.48 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$12.34
$24.68
premium
$4.89
$13.84
$27.67
diesel
$5.61
$15.87
$31.75
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.6
0
$7.55
$3.45
Efficient EV
18
0
$6.29
$2.88
EV Truck/SUV
28.8
0
$10.07
$4.60
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Hudsonville, MI
Night
in Hudsonville on Friday
Local time
10:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Troy, MI
Night
in Troy on Friday
Local time
10:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Partly Sunny
SSE 7 to 14 mph0% chanceLive forecast
33°F
Ravenna, MI
36 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
28 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
1h 53m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hudsonville, MI to Troy, MI covers 71.9 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Maple Island Road, North Comstock Avenue, Leonard Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36 miles from Hudsonville, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.24 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 53m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles (Fillmore Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles (68th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 47 miles (M 120 / North Maple Island Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hudsonville, MI to Troy, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
