Origin
Roscommon, MI
Morning in Roscommon on Saturday
Local time
7:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Roscommon, 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 44m
Distance
119.5 mi
192 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 34m
★
6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 6m
10 AM
2h 52m
12 PM
2h 50m
3 PM
2h 53m
5 PM
3h 5m
8 PM
2h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roscommon, MI
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Troy, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Roscommon, MI to Troy, MI covers 119.5 miles and takes about 2h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 131, East Houghton Lake Road, US 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.5 miles on US 131. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.68 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
59.7 miles from Roscommon, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 44m. Total distance: 119.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Roscommon, MI to Troy, MI covers 119.5 miles and takes about 2h 44m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 131 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 9.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 119.5 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 22 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 42.4 miles (M 66; M 55 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
9.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp toward US 127 South: Clare
Navigation decision point
Toward US 127 South: Clare
4
22 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward M 55 West: Cadillac
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward M 55 West: Cadillac
6
42.4 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
M 66; M 55 / Main Street
Turn left onto M 66; M 55 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
47.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
M 55 / West Blue Road
Turn right onto M 55 / West Blue Road
Navigation decision point
5
99.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 4m in
|
M 37 / South M 37
Turn left onto M 37 / South M 37
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Roscommon, MI to Troy, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 55 West: Cadillac along the way.
M 55 West: Cadillac
22 mi in
|
~26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 131 | 26.5 mi | 26m |
| East Houghton Lake Road | 17.9 mi | 24m |
| US 10 | 16 mi | 22m |
| US 127 | 12.1 mi | 12m |
| South M 37 | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| West 13 Mile Road | 5.1 mi | 12m |
| Federal Highway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Watergate Road | 4.6 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
US 131
— 26.5 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roscommon, MI and Troy, MI.
1
Start on OLD 76
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
South 5th Street
2
Continue on I 75 BL
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Federal Highway
3
Continue on North Higgins Lake Drive
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
North Higgins Lake Drive
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward US 127 South: Clare
5
Merge onto US 127
12 mi
·
12 min
·
US 127
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward M 55 West: Cadillac
7
Turn right onto West Lake City Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
West Lake City Road
8
Continue on M 55
18 mi
·
24 min
·
East Houghton Lake Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto M 66; M 55
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on M 66; M 55
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Shore
11
Continue on M 66; M 55
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
South Shore Drive
12
Continue on M 66; M 55
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Lakeshore Drive
13
Continue on M 66; M 55
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Morey Road
14
Turn right onto M 55
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Blue Road
15
Continue on M 55
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Watergate Road
16
Continue on M 55
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East M-55 Highway
17
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
18
Merge onto US 131; M 55
26 mi
·
26 min
·
US 131; M 55
19
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 10
20
Turn right onto US 10
16 mi
·
22 min
·
US 10
21
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Washington
22
Turn left onto M 37
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
South M 37
23
Continue on M 37
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Michigan Avenue
24
Continue on M 37
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
South M 37
25
Continue on M 37
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
North Woodbridge Avenue
26
Turn right onto West 15 Mile Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 15 Mile Road
27
Continue on North Bingham Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Bingham Avenue
28
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Main Street
29
Continue on North Cleveland Drive
3.6 mi
·
8 min
·
North Cleveland Drive
30
Continue on West 13 Mile Road
5.1 mi
·
12 min
·
West 13 Mile Road
31
Turn right onto North Dickinson Avenue
133 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Dickinson Avenue
32
Arrive at destination
North Dickinson Avenue
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 59.7 miles from Roscommon, MI, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.5 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 26 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.7 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 2m
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 Roscommon, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Roscommon, MI
This is one driving day of about 119.5 miles and 2h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Roscommon, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 131 for about 26.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59.7 mi from Roscommon, MI · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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 59.7 miles from Roscommon, 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
$18.68 one way
$37.36 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.51 | $41.03 |
| premium | $4.89 | $23.00 | $45.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.38 | $52.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.9 | 0 | $12.55 | $5.74 |
| Efficient EV | 29.9 | 0 | $10.46 | $4.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.8 | 0 | $16.73 | $7.65 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% 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
Morning in Troy on Saturday
Local time
7:50 AM
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
21 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 44m 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 Roscommon, MI to Troy, MI covers 119.5 miles and takes about 2h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 131, East Houghton Lake Road, US 10. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.7 miles from Roscommon, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.68 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 119.5 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 22 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 42.4 miles (M 66; M 55 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Roscommon, MI to Troy, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 55 West: Cadillac along the way.
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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