Origin
Marquette, MI
Morning in Marquette on Monday
Local time
10:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marquette, MI to Troy, MI
Drive Time
6h 3m
Distance
371.5 mi
598 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$56
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 51m
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6 AM
6h 3m
8 AM
6h 29m
10 AM
6h 12m
12 PM
6h 10m
3 PM
6h 14m
5 PM
6h 28m
8 PM
5h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marquette, MI
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Troy, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Marquette, MI to Troy, MI covers 371.5 miles and takes about 6h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Rock Street, South Front Street, US-41 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.43 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
185.8 miles from Marquette, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 3m drive with frequent turns across 371.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Rock 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 3m, 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 Marquette, MI to Troy, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Front Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US-41 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| M-28 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Munising Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cedar Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 127 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Rock Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marquette, MI and Troy, MI.
1
Start on South 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
South 3rd Street
2
Turn left onto Rock Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Rock Street
3
Turn right onto South Front Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Front Street
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Front Street
125 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Front Street
5
Exit the roundabout onto South Front Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Front Street
6
Continue on US-41/M-28
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US-41/M-28
7
Turn left onto M-28
36 mi
·
42 min
·
M-28
8
Continue on West Munising Avenue
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Munising Avenue
9
Exit the roundabout onto Cedar Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Cedar Street
10
Continue on M-28
35 mi
·
41 min
·
M-28
11
Turn sharp right
17 mi
·
20 min
12
At the end of the road, turn left
65 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
14
Merge slight left
94 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
15
Keep slight right to continue on US 127: Clare, Lansing
18 mi
·
18 min
·
US 127: Clare, Lansing
16
Take the exit slight right toward M 55 West: Cadillac
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
M 55 West: Cadillac
17
Turn right onto West Lake City Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
West Lake City Road
18
Continue on East Houghton Lake Road
18 mi
·
24 min
·
East Houghton Lake Road
19
Turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Main Street
20
Continue on Lake Shore
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Shore
21
Continue on South Shore Drive
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
South Shore Drive
22
Continue on Lakeshore Drive
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Lakeshore Drive
23
Continue on South Morey Road
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Morey Road
24
Turn right onto West Blue Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Blue Road
25
Continue on Watergate Road
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Watergate Road
26
Continue on East M-55 Highway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East M-55 Highway
27
Take the ramp left
0.6 mi
·
1 min
28
Merge slight left
26 mi
·
26 min
29
Take the exit slight right toward US 10
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 10
30
Turn right
16 mi
·
22 min
31
Keep slight left to continue on East Washington
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Washington
32
Turn left onto South M 37
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
South M 37
33
Continue on Michigan Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Michigan Avenue
34
Continue on South M 37
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
South M 37
35
Continue on North Woodbridge Avenue
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
North Woodbridge Avenue
36
Turn right onto West 15 Mile Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 15 Mile Road
37
Continue on North Bingham Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Bingham Avenue
38
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Main Street
39
Continue on North Cleveland Drive
3.6 mi
·
8 min
·
North Cleveland Drive
40
Continue on West 13 Mile Road
5.1 mi
·
12 min
·
West 13 Mile Road
41
Turn right onto North Dickinson Avenue
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Dickinson Avenue
42
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 185.8 miles from Marquette, MI, or about 3h 1m 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 82 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 185.8 miles or 3h 1m 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 4m
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 Marquette, 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 Marquette, MI
This is one driving day of about 371.5 miles and 6h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Marquette, 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 185.8 mi from Marquette, MI · 3h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
186 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 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 185.8 miles from Marquette, 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
$56.43 one way
$112.85 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
130 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $62.20 | $124.41 |
| premium | $4.80 | $70.13 | $140.26 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $82.53 | $165.07 |
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
$56
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 130 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 111.5 | 1 | $39.01 | $17.83 |
| Efficient EV | 92.9 | 1 | $32.51 | $14.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 148.6 | 1 | $52.01 | $23.78 |
Gas CO2
130 kg
EV CO2
43 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
Morning in Troy on Monday
Local time
10:15 AM
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
11 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 3m 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 Marquette, MI to Troy, MI covers 371.5 miles and takes about 6h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Rock Street, South Front Street, US-41. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 185.8 miles from Marquette, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $56.43 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 3m, 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 Marquette, MI to Troy, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Marquette, MI to Troy, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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