Trip from Scio, MI to Troy, MI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 11m

Distance

199.2 mi

321 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 59m ★

6 AM

4h 12m

8 AM

4h 38m

10 AM

4h 21m

12 PM

4h 19m

3 PM

4h 22m

5 PM

4h 37m

8 PM

4h 4m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 199.2-mile drive from Scio to Troy, Michigan, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 4 hours and 11 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-96, M-37, and US-23, it's a highway-focused journey through the Midwest. With an estimated fuel cost of $31, this route offers a straightforward passage between two points within Michigan. The single recommended stop suggests a fairly direct transit, making it ideal for those looking to reach their destination efficiently.

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

99.6 miles from Scio, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 11m. Total distance: 199.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience for this 199.2-mile trip, with 63% of the drive on major highways. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 116.3 miles on I-96, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. The route transitions between these primary roads, providing a mix of driving conditions that keep things from becoming too monotonous. It’s designed for steady progress rather than winding scenic byways.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 96 is the longest continuous segment at about 116.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and M-37. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in near North Territorial Road.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 199.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles (North Territorial Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 75.2 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 29 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4.4 mi into trip | ~6m in | North Territorial Road

Turn right onto North Territorial Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

18.2 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward I 96 West: Lansing

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 60B Toward I 96 West: Lansing

75.2 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in | I 96

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96 toward I 96 West: Grand Rapids

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 96 West: Grand Rapids

128.9 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in | I 96; M 37

Keep slight right at fork onto I 96; M 37 toward I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon

135.5 mi into trip | ~2h 28m in | M 37

Take the exit onto M 37 toward M 37 North: Newaygo

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 30B Toward M 37 North: Newaygo

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Scio, MI and Troy, MI, road signs point toward Brighton, M 37 North: Muskegon and M 37 North: Newaygo.

Brighton

18.6 mi in | ~23m

M 37 North: Muskegon

128.9 mi in | ~2h 21m | via I 96; M 37

M 37 North: Newaygo

135.5 mi in | ~2h 28m | via M 37

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 96	116.3 mi	2h 4m
M-37	12.8 mi	17m
US 23	10.1 mi	10m
North Stone Road	7.7 mi	10m
North Comstock Avenue	7.1 mi	17m
Warner Avenue	5.9 mi	8m
Alpine Avenue Northwest	5.1 mi	7m
Bailey Road	4.9 mi	6m

Longest stretch: I 96 — 116.3 mi, about 2h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scio, MI and Troy, MI.

Start on Huron River Drive

19 ft · 4 sec · Huron River Drive

Turn right onto Zeeb Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Zeeb Road

At end of road, turn right onto West Joy Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Joy Road

Turn left onto Webster Church Road

2.3 mi · 3 min · Webster Church Road

Turn right onto North Territorial Road

3.4 mi · 5 min · North Territorial Road

Use the straight lane.

Enter roundabout onto North Territorial Road

64 ft · 2 sec · North Territorial Road

Continue on North Territorial Road

367 ft · 7 sec · North Territorial Road

Enter roundabout

195 ft · 3 sec

Toward US 23 North: Flint

Continue

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Toward US 23 North: Flint

Merge onto US 23

10 mi · 10 min · US 23

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 41 sec

Exit 60B Toward I 96 West: Lansing Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 24 sec

Toward I 96 West: Lansing, Brighton, Spencer Road

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 21 sec

Toward I 96 West: Lansing

Merge onto I 96

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 96

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96

55 mi · 58 min · I 96

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96

54 mi · 57 min · I 96

Toward I 96 West: Grand Rapids Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 96; M 37

6.6 mi · 7 min · I 96; M 37

Toward I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto M 37

0.4 mi · 51 sec · M 37

Exit 30B Toward M 37 North: Newaygo Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto M 37

5.1 mi · 7 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest

Turn straight onto M 37

13 mi · 17 min · M-37

Use the left / straight lanes.

Enter roundabout onto M 37

12 ft · 0 sec · Newaygo Road

Continue on M 37

3.2 mi · 4 min · Newaygo Road

Turn left onto Bailey Road

4.9 mi · 6 min · Bailey Road

Turn right onto B-35

0.9 mi · 1 min · Squires Road

Continue on B-35

2.0 mi · 2 min · Alger Avenue

Turn left onto B-35

0.5 mi · 37 sec · West 128th Street

Turn straight onto B-35

1.2 mi · 1 min · Luce Avenue

Continue on B-35

0.9 mi · 1 min · West 118th Street

Turn straight onto B-35

5.9 mi · 8 min · Warner Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto M 82

2.3 mi · 3 min · South Warner Avenue

Continue on M 82

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Stewart Avenue

Turn left onto M 82

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

Turn right onto North Stone Road

7.7 mi · 10 min · North Stone Road

Continue on Jefferson Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Jefferson Street

Turn right onto North Green Avenue

2.2 mi · 3 min · North Green Avenue

Turn left onto 4 Mile Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · 4 Mile Road

Turn right onto North Comstock Avenue

7.1 mi · 17 min · North Comstock Avenue

Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · West 11 Mile Road

Continue on North Dickinson Avenue

2.1 mi · 5 min · North Dickinson Avenue

Arrive at destination

North Dickinson Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the 4-hour and 11-minute duration, starting in the morning allows ample time to reach Troy without feeling rushed. The single recommended stop is a good reminder to plan for at least one break to stretch your legs and refuel, especially during the 116.3-mile stretch on I-96. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $31 for the 199.2 miles. This drive is well-suited for a day trip, so you have flexibility in your departure time.

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 99.6 miles from Scio, MI, or about 1h 50m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 116.3 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 44 miles or 50m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 99.6 miles or 1h 50m 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 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Troy, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Scio, 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 Scio, MI

This is one driving day of about 199.2 miles and 4h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Scio, 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 I 96 for about 116.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 99.6 mi from Scio, MI · 1h 50m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Belding, MI

100 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

Haslett, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Belding, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 99.6 miles from Scio, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 96 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 116.3 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.14 one way

$62.29 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$34.19	$68.39
premium	$4.89	$38.33	$76.67
diesel	$5.61	$43.98	$87.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 69.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	59.8	$20.92	$9.56
Efficient EV	49.8	$17.43	$7.97
EV Truck/SUV	79.7	$27.89	$12.75

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

23 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Scio, MI

Morning in Scio on Thursday

Local time

11:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Troy, MI

Morning in Troy on Thursday

Local time

11:41 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

14 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

4h 11m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Scio, MI to Troy, MI covers 199.2 miles and takes about 4h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 96, M-37, US 23. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 99.6 miles from Scio, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.14 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Scio, MI and Troy, MI, road signs point toward Brighton, M 37 North: Muskegon and M 37 North: Newaygo.

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Trip from Scio, MI to Troy, MI

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Troy, MI

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Troy, MI

Same local time

14 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 11m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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