Origin
Troy, MI
Evening in Troy on Thursday
Local time
7:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 16m
Distance
88.4 mi
142 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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Coe, MI
Sebastián Casimiro
This 88.4-mile drive from Troy to Coe, Michigan, is a manageable 2-hour and 16-minute trip, perfect for a single-day adventure. You'll spend about $14 on fuel for this journey, which primarily utilizes local roads like West Remus Road and East 13 Mile Road, with a smaller portion on US 131. Given its relatively short duration and the nature of the roads, it's an easy day trip without needing an overnight stay. The route offers a straightforward path through the Midwest region, making it a practical choice for a quick excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.2 miles from Troy, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 88.4 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 (19%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for most of this 88.4-mile route, with only 19% of your time spent on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 14 miles on West Remus Road. This means you'll be navigating a variety of local roads, which can offer a more intimate feel of the landscape but also require more frequent adjustments. The drive progresses through a mix of speeds and road types, so staying alert is key.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 13 Mile Road.
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 88.4 miles you will encounter 20 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: near the start (West 13 Mile Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (North Bingham Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles (West 14 Mile Road): Navigation decision point.
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
Turn right onto West 14 Mile Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto B 96 / North Walnut Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward Blanchard Road, Shepherd
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Troy, MI and Coe, MI, road signs point toward M 20: Stanwood and Shepherd.
M 20: Stanwood
Shepherd
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Remus Road | 14 mi | 19m |
| US 131 | 10.5 mi | 10m |
| East 13 Mile Road | 9.9 mi | 17m |
| 9 Mile Road | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| Buchanan Road | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| Business US-127 | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| West 13 Mile Road | 5.1 mi | 12m |
| 8 Mile Road | 4.9 mi | 7m |
Step-by-step road directions between Troy, MI and Coe, 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
Turn right onto West 14 Mile Road
Turn right onto B 96
Continue on B 96
Continue on B 96
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 131
Take the exit
Turn left onto M 20
Turn left onto 155th Avenue
Continue on Buchanan Road
Turn left onto 90th Avenue
Turn right onto 9 Mile Road
At end of road, turn right onto M 20
Continue on M 20
Continue on M 20
Continue on M 20
Turn right onto South Lincoln Road
Turn left onto East Broomfield Road
Continue on West Broomfield Street
Turn right onto BUS US 127
Continue on BUS US 127
Keep slight right at fork onto BUS US 127
Take the exit
Turn left onto East Blanchard Road
Turn right onto South Wise Road
Turn left onto East Coe Road
Arrive at destination
For this 2-hour and 16-minute trip, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Since it's a day trip covering 88.4 miles, there are no mandatory overnight stops. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially since the longest uninterrupted stretch is 14 miles on West Remus Road, and plan your refueling accordingly. While the fuel cost is estimated at $14, it’s always wise to have a little extra buffer. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid potential rush hour traffic around Troy.
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 19 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.2 miles or 1h 15m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coe, 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 88.4 miles and 2h 16m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.2 mi from Troy, MI · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 44.2 miles from Troy, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Coe, 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 Coe, MI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$13.82 one way
$27.64 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.17 | $30.35 |
| premium | $4.89 | $17.01 | $34.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.52 | $39.04 |
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: 30.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.28 | $4.24 |
| Efficient EV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.74 | $3.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.4 | 0 | $12.38 | $5.66 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
Evening in Troy on Thursday
Local time
7:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Coe on Thursday
Local time
7:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
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.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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