Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 16m
Distance
92.4 mi
149 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Troy, MI
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Acme, MI
Dany Castrejon
The drive from Troy, MI to Acme, MI covers 92.4 miles and takes about 2h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South M 37, North M-37 Highway, West 13 Mile Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55 miles on South M 37. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.45 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.
Midpoint
46.2 miles from Troy, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 92.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (8%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 2h 16m drive with frequent turns across 92.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
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 early in the drive near West 13 Mile Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 16m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 13 Mile Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (North Bingham Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto West 13 Mile Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto North Bingham Avenue
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
At end of road, turn right onto M 37; M 115 / West Mesick Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto CR 620 / West South Airport Road
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South M 37 | 55 mi | 1h 8m |
| North M-37 Highway | 7.1 mi | 9m |
| West 13 Mile Road | 5.1 mi | 12m |
| West South Airport Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| US 31 North | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| US 31 South | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Cleveland Drive West | 3.6 mi | 8m |
| North Woodbridge Avenue | 3 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Troy, MI and Acme, MI.
Start on North Dickinson Avenue
Turn left onto West 13 Mile Road
Continue on Cleveland Drive West
Continue on West Main Street
Turn left onto North Bingham Avenue
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on West 15 Mile Road
Turn left onto M 37
Continue on M 37
Continue on M 37
Continue on M 37
Turn straight onto M 37
At end of road, turn right onto M 37; M 115
Continue on M 37; M 115
Enter roundabout onto M 37
Continue on M 37
Continue on M 37
Turn left onto M 37
Continue on M 37
Enter roundabout onto M 37
Continue on M 37
Enter roundabout onto M 37
Continue on M 37
Continue on US 31; M 37
Turn right onto CR 620
At end of road, turn left onto North Three Mile Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 31; M 72
Turn right
Turn right
Arrive at destination
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.
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 20 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.2 miles or 1h 11m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Acme, MI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Troy, 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 Troy, MI
This is one driving day of about 92.4 miles and 2h 16m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.2 mi from Troy, MI · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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.
A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 46.2 miles from Troy, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Acme, 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 Acme, MI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$14.45 one way
$28.89 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.86 | $31.72 |
| premium | $4.89 | $17.78 | $35.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.40 | $40.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.70 | $4.44 |
| Efficient EV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.09 | $3.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37 | 0 | $12.94 | $5.91 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Troy on Saturday
Local time
4:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Acme on Saturday
Local time
4:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
41°F
Mayfield, MI
46 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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