Origin
Ionia, MI
Night in Ionia on Wednesday
Local time
11:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ionia, MI to Troy, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 52m
Distance
100.9 mi
162 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 45m
★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ionia, MI
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Troy, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ionia, MI to Troy, MI covers 100.9 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Lincoln Avenue, North State Street, North State Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.77 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
50.4 miles from Ionia, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 52m drive with frequent turns across 100.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Lincoln Avenue 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 Ionia, MI to Troy, MI is easy. At 1h 52m 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 Ionia, MI to Troy, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Lincoln Avenue | — | — |
| North State Street | — | — |
| North State Road | — | — |
| Belding Road | — | — |
| East State Street | — | — |
| Young Avenue Northeast | — | — |
| 10 Mile Road Northeast | — | — |
| East Division Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Lincoln Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ionia, MI and Troy, MI.
1
Start on North Dexter Street
49 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Dexter Street
2
Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Lincoln Avenue
3
Turn right onto North State Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
North State Street
4
Continue on North State Road
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
North State Road
5
Turn left onto Belding Road
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Belding Road
6
Continue on East State Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East State Street
7
Continue on Belding Road
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Belding Road
8
Turn right onto Young Avenue Northeast
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Young Avenue Northeast
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto 10 Mile Road Northeast
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
10 Mile Road Northeast
10
Continue on East Division Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Division Street
11
Continue on West Division Street Northeast
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Division Street Northeast
12
Continue on 10 Mile Road Northeast
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
10 Mile Road Northeast
13
Turn right onto M-37
11 mi
·
14 min
·
M-37
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Newaygo Road
13 ft
·
Newaygo Road
15
Exit the roundabout onto Newaygo Road
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Newaygo Road
16
Turn left onto Bailey Road
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Bailey Road
17
Turn right onto Squires Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Squires Road
18
Continue on Alger Avenue
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Alger Avenue
19
Turn left onto West 128th Street
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
West 128th Street
20
Turn straight onto Luce Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Luce Avenue
21
Continue on West 118th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West 118th Street
22
Turn straight onto Warner Avenue
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Warner Avenue
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Warner Avenue
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Warner Avenue
24
Continue on South Stewart Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Stewart Avenue
25
Turn left onto East Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
26
Turn right onto North Stone Road
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
North Stone Road
27
Continue on Jefferson Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Street
28
Turn right onto North Green Avenue
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Green Avenue
29
Turn left onto 4 Mile Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
4 Mile Road
30
Turn right onto North Comstock Avenue
7.1 mi
·
17 min
·
North Comstock Avenue
31
Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West 11 Mile Road
32
Continue on North Dickinson Avenue
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
North Dickinson Avenue
33
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.4 miles from Ionia, MI, or about 56m 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 22 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.4 miles or 56m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Troy, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Ionia, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ionia, MI
This is one driving day of about 100.9 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Ionia, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.4 mi from Ionia, MI · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.4 miles from Ionia, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.77 one way
$31.55 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.32 | $34.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.42 | $38.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.28 | $44.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.3 | 0 | $10.59 | $4.84 |
| Efficient EV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.83 | $4.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.4 | 0 | $14.13 | $6.46 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Night in Troy on Wednesday
Local time
11:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Belmont, MI
50 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
15 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 52m 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 Ionia, MI to Troy, MI covers 100.9 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Lincoln Avenue, North State Street, North State Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.4 miles from Ionia, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.77 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.
The drive from Ionia, MI to Troy, MI is easy. At 1h 52m 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 Ionia, MI to Troy, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ionia, MI to Troy, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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