Trip from Ishpeming, MI to Troy, MI

Drive Time

6h 20m

Distance

386 mi

621 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$59

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
6h 8m ★
6 AM
6h 21m
8 AM
6h 46m
10 AM
6h 29m
12 PM
6h 27m
3 PM
6h 31m
5 PM
6h 44m
8 PM
6h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Troy, MI, MI

Troy, MI

Yaroslav Shuraev

Trip Overview

The drive from Ishpeming, MI to Troy, MI covers 386 miles and takes about 6h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Division Street, County Road, Silver Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.63 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

193 miles from Ishpeming, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 10m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 20m drive with frequent turns across 386 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Division Street 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

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 20m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ishpeming, MI to Troy, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Division Street Unavailable Refreshing
County Road Unavailable Refreshing
Silver Street Unavailable Refreshing
Jackson Street Unavailable Refreshing
South Pioneer Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Rail Street Unavailable Refreshing
County Road 480 Unavailable Refreshing
Cherry Creek Road Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: East Division Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ishpeming, MI and Troy, MI.

1

Start on South 1st Street

16 ft · 3 sec · South 1st Street
2

Turn right onto East Division Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · East Division Street
3

Continue on County Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · County Road
4

Turn slight left onto Silver Street

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Silver Street
5

At the end of the road, turn right onto Jackson Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Jackson Street
6

Turn right onto South Pioneer Avenue

502 ft · 15 sec · South Pioneer Avenue
7

Turn left onto Rail Street

0.4 mi · 33 sec · Rail Street
8

Continue on County Road 480

13 mi · 18 min · County Road 480
9

Turn left onto Cherry Creek Road

1.8 mi · 2 min · Cherry Creek Road
10

Continue on M-28

36 mi · 42 min · M-28
11

Continue on West Munising Avenue

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Munising Avenue
12

Exit the roundabout onto Cedar Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Cedar Street
13

Continue on M-28

35 mi · 41 min · M-28
14

Turn sharp right

17 mi · 20 min
15

At the end of the road, turn left

65 mi · 1 hr 15 min
16

Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge

0.3 mi · 44 sec · I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
17

Merge slight left

94 mi · 1 hr 37 min
18

Keep slight right to continue on US 127: Clare, Lansing

18 mi · 18 min · US 127: Clare, Lansing
19

Take the exit slight right toward M 55 West: Cadillac

0.3 mi · 46 sec · M 55 West: Cadillac
20

Turn right onto West Lake City Road

2.2 mi · 3 min · West Lake City Road
21

Continue on East Houghton Lake Road

18 mi · 24 min · East Houghton Lake Road
22

Turn left onto Main Street

0.5 mi · 46 sec · Main Street
23

Continue on Lake Shore

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lake Shore
24

Continue on South Shore Drive

0.1 mi · 12 sec · South Shore Drive
25

Continue on Lakeshore Drive

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Lakeshore Drive
26

Continue on South Morey Road

3.5 mi · 4 min · South Morey Road
27

Turn right onto West Blue Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Blue Road
28

Continue on Watergate Road

4.6 mi · 6 min · Watergate Road
29

Continue on East M-55 Highway

1.9 mi · 2 min · East M-55 Highway
30

Take the ramp left

0.6 mi · 1 min
31

Merge slight left

26 mi · 26 min
32

Take the exit slight right toward US 10

0.6 mi · 1 min · US 10
33

Turn right

16 mi · 22 min
34

Keep slight left to continue on East Washington

0.1 mi · 19 sec · East Washington
35

Turn left onto South M 37

0.3 mi · 38 sec · South M 37
36

Continue on Michigan Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Michigan Avenue
37

Continue on South M 37

5.2 mi · 7 min · South M 37
38

Continue on North Woodbridge Avenue

3.0 mi · 4 min · North Woodbridge Avenue
39

Turn right onto West 15 Mile Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · West 15 Mile Road
40

Continue on North Bingham Avenue

1.6 mi · 3 min · North Bingham Avenue
41

Turn right onto West Main Street

0.3 mi · 38 sec · West Main Street
42

Continue on North Cleveland Drive

3.6 mi · 8 min · North Cleveland Drive
43

Continue on West 13 Mile Road

5.1 mi · 12 min · West 13 Mile Road
44

Turn right onto North Dickinson Avenue

135 ft · 4 sec · North Dickinson Avenue
45

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 193 miles from Ishpeming, MI, or about 3h 10m 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 85 miles or 1h 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 193 miles or 3h 10m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 21m

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 Ishpeming, 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 Ishpeming, MI

This is one driving day of about 386 miles and 6h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from Ishpeming, 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 193 mi from Ishpeming, MI · 3h 10m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dafter, MI

193 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

Flat Rock, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dafter, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 193 miles from Ishpeming, 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

$58.63 one way

$117.26 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 135 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $64.63 $129.26
premium $4.80 $72.87 $145.74
diesel $5.64 $85.76 $171.51

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

$59

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$88–$113

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 135.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 115.8 1 $40.53 $18.53
Efficient EV 96.5 1 $33.78 $15.44
EV Truck/SUV 154.4 1 $54.04 $24.70

Gas CO2

135 kg

EV CO2

45 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Ishpeming, MI

Evening in Ishpeming on Sunday

Local time

7:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Troy, MI

Evening in Troy on Sunday

Local time

7:53 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

13 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

6h 20m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Ishpeming, MI to Troy, MI covers 386 miles and takes about 6h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Division Street, County Road, Silver Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 193 miles from Ishpeming, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $58.63 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 20m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ishpeming, MI to Troy, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ishpeming, MI to Troy, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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