Drive Time
3h 1m
Distance
123 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
The drive from Troy, MI to Bedford, MI covers 123 miles and takes about 3h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 11 Mile Road, Comstock Avenue, 4 Mile Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.26 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
61.5 miles from Troy, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 1m drive with frequent turns across 123 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 11 Mile Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Comstock Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 4 Mile Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Green Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jefferson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Stone Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Stewart Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Troy, MI and Bedford, MI.
Start on North Dickinson Avenue
Continue on West 11 Mile Road
Turn right onto Comstock Avenue
Turn left onto 4 Mile Road
Turn right onto North Green Avenue
Turn left onto Jefferson Street
Continue on North Stone Road
Turn left onto West Main Street
Turn right onto South Stewart Avenue
Continue on South Warner Avenue
Continue on South Warner Avenue
Continue on West 118th Street
Continue on Luce Avenue
Continue on West 128th Street
Turn right onto Alger Avenue
Continue on Squires Road
Turn left onto Bailey Road
Turn right onto North Newaygo Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Apple Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto Apple Avenue
Continue on Alpine Avenue Northwest
Take the exit left
Merge slight right
Take the exit slight right toward M 50: Lowell, Charlotte
Turn right onto Alden Nash Avenue Southeast
At the end of the road, turn left onto 100th Street Southeast
Turn right onto Baker Avenue Southeast
Continue on Baker Road
Continue on Woodschool Road
Turn left onto West State Road
Turn right onto North Broadway Street
Turn left onto West Green Street
Turn right onto South Hanover Street
Continue on South State Highway 37
Turn left onto Hutchinson Road
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.5 miles or 1h 30m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bedford, 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 123 miles and 3h 1m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.5 mi from Troy, MI · 1h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 61.5 miles from Troy, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Bedford, 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 Bedford, MI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$18.26 one way
$36.52 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $20.60 | $41.19 |
| premium | $4.65 | $22.54 | $45.07 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $25.68 | $51.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.9 | 0 | $12.92 | $5.90 |
| Efficient EV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.76 | $4.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.2 | 0 | $17.22 | $7.87 |
Gas CO2
43 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Troy on Saturday
Local time
7:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Bedford on Saturday
Local time
7:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
50°F
Evanston, IL
62 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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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