Origin
Mount Clemens, MI
Morning in Mount Clemens on Monday
Local time
10:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Clemens, MI to Troy, MI
Drive Time
3h 55m
Distance
238.8 mi
384 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 42m
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6 AM
3h 55m
8 AM
4h 21m
10 AM
4h 4m
12 PM
4h 2m
3 PM
4h 6m
5 PM
4h 20m
8 PM
3h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Troy, MI
Yaroslav Shuraev
Trip Overview
The drive from Mount Clemens, MI to Troy, MI covers 238.8 miles and takes about 3h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cass Avenue, Romeo Plank Road, Hall Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.27 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
119.4 miles from Mount Clemens, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 55m drive with frequent turns across 238.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cass 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. 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
This is a straightforward 3h 55m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mount Clemens, MI to Troy, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cass Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Romeo Plank Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hall Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| M 59 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 10 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Cass Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Clemens, MI and Troy, MI.
1
Start on North Main Street
184 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto Cass Avenue
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Cass Avenue
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Romeo Plank Road
82 ft
·
2 sec
·
Romeo Plank Road
4
Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Romeo Plank Road
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
Romeo Plank Road
6
Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Romeo Plank Road
7
Turn right onto Hall Road
502 ft
·
9 sec
·
Hall Road
8
Take the exit slight left toward M 59 West
259 ft
·
9 sec
·
M 59 West
9
Merge slight right onto Hall Road
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Hall Road
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Flint
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 North: Flint
11
Merge slight left
33 mi
·
35 min
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw
51 mi
·
54 min
·
I 75: Saginaw
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West: Midland
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 10 West: Midland
14
Continue straight
11 mi
·
11 min
15
Keep slight right to continue on US 10: Clare
38 mi
·
38 min
·
US 10: Clare
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 10 WEST, TO M 115: Ludington, Cadillac
57 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
US 10 WEST, TO M 115: Ludington, Cadillac
17
Keep slight left to continue on East Washington
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Washington
18
Turn left onto South M 37
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
South M 37
19
Continue on Michigan Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Michigan Avenue
20
Continue on South M 37
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
South M 37
21
Continue on North Woodbridge Avenue
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
North Woodbridge Avenue
22
Turn right onto West 15 Mile Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 15 Mile Road
23
Continue on North Bingham Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Bingham Avenue
24
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Main Street
25
Continue on North Cleveland Drive
3.6 mi
·
8 min
·
North Cleveland Drive
26
Continue on West 13 Mile Road
5.1 mi
·
12 min
·
West 13 Mile Road
27
Turn right onto North Dickinson Avenue
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Dickinson Avenue
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 119.4 miles from Mount Clemens, MI, or about 1h 57m 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 80 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.4 miles or 1h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 12m
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 Mount Clemens, 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 Mount Clemens, MI
This is one driving day of about 238.8 miles and 3h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mount Clemens, 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 119.4 mi from Mount Clemens, MI · 1h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
119 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 119.4 miles from Mount Clemens, 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
$36.27 one way
$72.54 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
84 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $39.98 | $79.97 |
| premium | $4.80 | $45.08 | $90.16 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $53.05 | $106.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71.6 | 0 | $25.07 | $11.46 |
| Efficient EV | 59.7 | 0 | $20.90 | $9.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 95.5 | 1 | $33.43 | $15.28 |
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
4 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
3h 55m 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 Mount Clemens, MI to Troy, MI covers 238.8 miles and takes about 3h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cass Avenue, Romeo Plank Road, Hall Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 119.4 miles from Mount Clemens, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.27 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 55m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mount Clemens, MI to Troy, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mount Clemens, MI to Troy, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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