Origin
Mancelona, MI
Afternoon in Mancelona on Saturday
Local time
4:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mancelona, MI to Troy, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 1m
Distance
116.4 mi
187 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 52m
★
6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 18m
8 PM
1h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Troy, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mancelona, MI to Troy, MI covers 116.4 miles and takes about 2h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Front Street, US 131, North Cedar Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.20 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.
Midpoint
58.2 miles from Mancelona, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Front Street | — | — |
| US 131 | — | — |
| North Cedar Street | — | — |
| US 10 | — | — |
| East Washington | — | — |
| South M 37 | — | — |
| Michigan Avenue | — | — |
| North Woodbridge Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Front Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mancelona, MI and Troy, MI.
1
Start on South Williams Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Williams Street
2
Continue on North Front Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Front Street
3
Continue on South US 131 Highway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South US 131 Highway
4
Continue on US 131 Northeast
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
US 131 Northeast
5
Continue on North Cedar Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Cedar Street
6
Continue on US 131 Southwest
13 mi
·
18 min
·
US 131 Southwest
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 131
108 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 131
8
Exit the roundabout onto US 131
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
US 131
9
Continue on North US 131 Highway
46 mi
·
47 min
·
North US 131 Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 10
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 10
11
Turn right
16 mi
·
22 min
12
Keep slight left to continue on East Washington
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Washington
13
Turn left onto South M 37
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
South M 37
14
Continue on Michigan Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Michigan Avenue
15
Continue on South M 37
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
South M 37
16
Continue on North Woodbridge Avenue
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
North Woodbridge Avenue
17
Turn right onto West 15 Mile Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 15 Mile Road
18
Continue on North Bingham Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Bingham Avenue
19
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Main Street
20
Continue on North Cleveland Drive
3.6 mi
·
8 min
·
North Cleveland Drive
21
Continue on West 13 Mile Road
5.1 mi
·
12 min
·
West 13 Mile Road
22
Turn right onto North Dickinson Avenue
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Dickinson Avenue
23
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 58.2 miles from Mancelona, MI, or about 1h 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 26 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.2 miles or 1h 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 39m
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 Mancelona, 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 Mancelona, MI
This is one driving day of about 116.4 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Mancelona, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.2 miles from Mancelona, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.20 one way
$36.40 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.98 | $39.96 |
| premium | $4.89 | $22.40 | $44.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.70 | $51.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.22 | $5.59 |
| Efficient EV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.19 | $4.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.6 | 0 | $16.30 | $7.45 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Afternoon in Troy on Saturday
Local time
4:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
8 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
2h 1m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
116.4 mi in 2h 1m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: North Front Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mancelona, MI to Troy, MI is easy. At 2h 1m 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 Mancelona, MI to Troy, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 116.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mancelona, MI to Troy, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Troy, MI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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