Trip from Troy, MI to Clawson, MI

Drive Time

4h 30m

Distance

221.5 mi

357 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 17m ★

6 AM

4h 31m

8 AM

4h 57m

10 AM

4h 40m

12 PM

4h 37m

3 PM

4h 41m

5 PM

4h 56m

8 PM

4h 23m

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

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Troy, MI

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Clawson, MI

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Trip Overview

Spanning 221.5 miles, this trip from Troy to Clawson takes you through the heart of the Midwest in approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes. The route is perfectly suited for a single-day journey, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You should budget about $34 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Utilizing a mix of I-75, East Washington, and US-10, the path offers a straightforward transition between these two Michigan locales. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick change of scenery, the duration and cost make this a manageable trek for any traveler.

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

110.8 miles from Troy, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience, as 62% of your travel time will be spent cruising on major roads. The terrain is defined by a significant 92.1-mile stretch along I-75, which serves as the backbone of your journey. As you transition from the interstate onto East Washington and US-10, the pace shifts from high-speed transit to local road driving. This combination provides a steady, efficient rhythm behind the wheel without excessive technical demands. You will find the transition between these road types keeps the drive feeling productive while you navigate the Midwestern landscape.

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

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 92.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and East Washington. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.1 miles in near US 10 / East Washington.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 221.5 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 20.1 miles (US 10 / East Washington): Lane positioning matters here; at 80 miles (US 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 126.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

20.1 mi into trip | ~40m in | US 10 / East Washington

Turn right onto US 10 / East Washington

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

80 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in | US 10

Take the exit onto US 10 toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City

126.1 mi into trip | ~2h 44m in

Take the exit toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 140A Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw

218.6 mi into trip | ~4h 24m in

Take the exit toward Big Beaver Road

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 69 Toward Big Beaver Road

218.9 mi into trip | ~4h 25m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Big Beaver Road East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward Big Beaver Road East

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Troy, MI to Clawson, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Bay City along the way.

Bay City

80 mi in | ~1h 58m | via US 10

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	92.1 mi	1h 38m
East Washington	59.9 mi	1h 18m
US 10	46.1 mi	46m
South M 37	5.4 mi	7m
West 13 Mile Road	5.1 mi	12m
Cleveland Drive West	3.6 mi	8m
North Woodbridge Avenue	3 mi	4m
North Bingham Avenue	1.6 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 92.1 mi, about 1h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North Dickinson Avenue

133 ft · 9 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

Turn left onto West 13 Mile Road

5.1 mi · 12 min · West 13 Mile Road

Continue on Cleveland Drive West

3.6 mi · 8 min · Cleveland Drive West

Continue on West Main Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · West Main Street

Turn left onto North Bingham Avenue

1.6 mi · 3 min · North Bingham Avenue

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Continue on West 15 Mile Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · West 15 Mile Road

Turn left onto M 37

3.0 mi · 4 min · North Woodbridge Avenue

Continue on M 37

5.2 mi · 7 min · South M 37

Continue on M 37

0.6 mi · 1 min · Michigan Avenue

Continue on M 37

0.3 mi · 39 sec · South M 37

Turn right onto US 10

60 mi · 1 hr 18 min · East Washington

Use the none lane.

Take the exit onto US 10

46 mi · 46 min · US 10

Toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 38 sec

Exit 140A Toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw

Merge onto I 75; US 23

36 mi · 38 min · I 75; US 23

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23

11 mi · 11 min · I 75; US 23

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

45 mi · 48 min · I 75

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 54 sec

Exit 69 Toward Big Beaver Road Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

349 ft · 14 sec

Toward Big Beaver Road East Use the left lane.

Turn straight onto West Big Beaver Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Big Beaver Road

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Livernois Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Livernois Road

Use the right lane.

Continue on North Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Use the none lane.

Arrive at destination

South Main Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 4.5-hour drive, plan for at least one well-timed stop to break up the monotony of the highway stretches. Leaving early in the day is your best strategy to avoid fatigue, especially since the route covers over 200 miles in one go. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the long 92.1-mile segment on I-75, as this is where you will consume the bulk of your $34 travel budget. Because this is a one-day trip, the flexibility of your schedule is a major advantage; feel free to adjust your departure time based on local traffic patterns to ensure a smoother arrival in Clawson.

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 110.8 miles from Troy, MI, or about 2h 29m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 92.1 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 80 miles or 1h 58m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 110.8 miles or 2h 29m 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 44m

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

Before You Leave

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 221.5 miles and 4h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Troy, 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 75 for about 92.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 110.8 mi from Troy, MI · 2h 29m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Skidway Lake, MI

111 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

Evanston, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Skidway Lake, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 110.8 miles from Troy, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 92.1 miles.

Arriving in Clawson, MI

The final approach into Clawson, 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 Clawson, 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

$33.64 one way

$67.29 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 78 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$37.09	$74.18
premium	$4.80	$41.81	$83.63
diesel	$5.64	$49.21	$98.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 77.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	66.5	0	$23.26	$10.63
Efficient EV	55.4	0	$19.38	$8.86
EV Truck/SUV	88.6	1	$31.01	$14.18

Gas CO2

77 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Troy, MI

Evening in Troy on Sunday

Local time

5:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clawson, MI

Evening in Clawson on Sunday

Local time

5:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°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

29 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 30m 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 Troy, MI to Clawson, MI covers 221.5 miles and takes about 4h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, East Washington, US 10. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 110.8 miles from Troy, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.64 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.

On the drive from Troy, MI to Clawson, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Bay City along the way.

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Trip from Troy, MI to Clawson, MI

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Clawson, MI

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Troy, MI

Clawson, MI

Same local time

29 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 30m on the road

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