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Mount Pleasant, MI
Night in Mount Pleasant on Friday
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9:15 PM
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Current temp
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Trip from Mount Pleasant, 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 23m
Distance
98.4 mi
158 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 13m
★
6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Pleasant, MI
Anurag Jamwal
Troy, MI
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Trip Overview
This 98.4-mile journey from Mount Pleasant to Troy, Michigan, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 23 minutes to complete. With a fuel cost estimated at $15, it's an economical option for a short excursion within the Midwest region. The route primarily utilizes local roads like South Maple Island Road and 120th Avenue, interspersed with stretches of the Gerald R. Ford Freeway. While not a long haul, the drive's character suggests it's best suited for those who prefer a more hands-on driving experience rather than a pure highway cruise, making it a practical choice for a single day's travel without the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.2 miles from Mount Pleasant, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 98.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (24%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for much of this 98.4-mile route, with only 24% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate through various local roads, including a significant 22-mile stretch on South Maple Island Road, which offers a more direct connection between points. This means you'll be actively steering and managing your speed more frequently than on a typical interstate drive. The profile suggests a dynamic road experience, transitioning between the efficiency of the Gerald R. Ford Freeway and the more community-focused feel of the surrounding avenues as you make your way south.
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.
South Maple Island Road is the longest continuous segment at about 22 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near A-2 / Blue Star Highway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 23m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (A-2 / Blue Star Highway): Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles (US 31; BL I 196): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.6 miles (I 196 BL): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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A-2 / Blue Star Highway
Turn right onto A-2 / Blue Star Highway
Navigation decision point
9
21.5 mi into trip
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~24m in
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US 31; BL I 196
Keep slight left at fork onto US 31; BL I 196 toward US 31, I 196 Business: Holland, Muskegon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 44
Toward US 31, I 196 Business: Holland, Muskegon
5
27.6 mi into trip
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~33m in
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I 196 BL
Take the exit onto I 196 BL toward BL I 196 East: Zeeland, Grand Rapids, Chicago Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward BL I 196 East: Zeeland, Grand Rapids, Ch...
7
27.9 mi into trip
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~33m in
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I 196 BL / Chicago Drive
Turn right onto I 196 BL / Chicago Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
48.4 mi into trip
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~1h 1m in
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B-31 / 112th Avenue
Turn left onto B-31 / 112th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mount Pleasant, MI and Troy, MI, road signs point toward Muskegon, Bl I 196 East: Zeeland and Grand Rapids.
Muskegon
21.5 mi in
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~24m
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via US 31; BL I 196
Bl I 196 East: Zeeland
27.6 mi in
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~33m
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via I 196 BL
Grand Rapids
27.6 mi in
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~33m
|
via I 196 BL
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Maple Island Road | 22 mi | 30m |
| Gerald R Ford Freeway | 17.8 mi | 19m |
| 120th Avenue | 12.1 mi | 17m |
| North Comstock Avenue | 7.1 mi | 17m |
| M-231 | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| North Maple Island Road | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| US 31 | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| North Dickinson Avenue | 5.1 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
South Maple Island Road
— 22 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant, MI and Troy, MI.
1
Start on Little Sable Drive
303 ft
·
13 sec
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Little Sable Drive
2
Continue on Point Betsie Drive
201 ft
·
11 sec
·
Point Betsie Drive
3
Turn right onto A-2
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Blue Star Highway
4
Turn right onto 109th Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
109th Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
6
Merge onto I 196; US 31
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Gerald R Ford Freeway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 31; BL I 196
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
US 31; BL I 196
Exit 44
Toward US 31, I 196 Business: Holland, Muskegon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto I 196 BL
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 196 BL
Toward BL I 196 East: Zeeland, Grand Rapids, Chicago Drive
9
Turn right onto I 196 BL
249 ft
·
4 sec
·
Chicago Drive
Use the right lane.
10
Turn slight left
337 ft
·
14 sec
11
Turn left onto 120th Avenue
12 mi
·
17 min
·
120th Avenue
12
Turn left onto M 45
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Lake Michigan Drive
13
Turn right onto M 231
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
M-231
14
Turn right onto M 104
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Cleveland Street
15
Turn left onto B-31
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
112th Avenue
16
Continue on B-31
22 mi
·
30 min
·
South Maple Island Road
17
At end of road, turn right onto M 120
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
North Maple Island Road
18
Continue on M 120
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Maple Island Avenue
19
Continue on Division Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Division Street
20
Turn right onto M 20
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
East South Avenue
21
Continue on M 20
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Street
22
Continue on M 20
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
West 1 Mile Road
23
Turn left onto North Dickinson Avenue
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
North Dickinson Avenue
24
Turn right onto 4 Mile Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
4 Mile Road
25
Turn left onto North Comstock Avenue
7.1 mi
·
17 min
·
North Comstock Avenue
26
Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West 11 Mile Road
27
Continue on North Dickinson Avenue
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
North Dickinson Avenue
28
Arrive at destination
North Dickinson Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 23 minute duration, this 98.4-mile drive is comfortably completed in a single day, offering flexibility for when you depart. With a fuel cost around $15, you won't need to worry excessively about frequent stops for gas. The 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means paying close attention to navigation and road signs, especially as you transition between South Maple Island Road and 120th Avenue. Consider leaving earlier in the day to avoid potential local traffic, and keep an eye out for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 22 miles on South Maple Island Road to better anticipate your driving pace.
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 49.2 miles from Mount Pleasant, MI, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22 miles.
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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.2 miles or 1h 3m 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 46m
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 Pleasant, 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 Pleasant, MI
This is one driving day of about 98.4 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Mount Pleasant, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South Maple Island Road for about 22 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.2 mi from Mount Pleasant, MI · 1h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 49.2 miles from Mount Pleasant, 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
$15.38 one way
$30.77 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $16.89 | $33.78 |
| premium | $4.89 | $18.94 | $37.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.73 | $43.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.5 | 0 | $10.33 | $4.72 |
| Efficient EV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.61 | $3.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.78 | $6.30 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (65% 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 Friday
Local time
9:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Partly Sunny
SSW 8 mph
8% chance
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
16 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 23m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Mount Pleasant, MI to Troy, MI covers 98.4 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Maple Island Road, Gerald R Ford Freeway, 120th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.2 miles from Mount Pleasant, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.38 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.
This is a straightforward 2h 23m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (A-2 / Blue Star Highway): Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles (US 31; BL I 196): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.6 miles (I 196 BL): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Mount Pleasant, MI and Troy, MI, road signs point toward Muskegon, Bl I 196 East: Zeeland and Grand Rapids.
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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