Origin
Troy, MI
Morning in Troy on Saturday
Local time
10:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Troy, MI to Escanaba, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 5m
Distance
351.3 mi
565 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 54m
★
6 AM
7h 5m
8 AM
7h 28m
10 AM
7h 13m
12 PM
7h 11m
3 PM
7h 14m
5 PM
7h 26m
8 PM
6h 59m
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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Escanaba, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Troy, MI to Escanaba, MI covers 351.3 miles and takes about 7h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 13 Mile Road, Cleveland Drive West, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
175.7 miles from Troy, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 32m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 5m. Total distance: 351.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 5m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 5m drive with frequent turns across 351.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 13 Mile Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 5m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Troy, MI to Escanaba, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 13 Mile Road | — | — |
| Cleveland Drive West | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| North Bingham Avenue | — | — |
| West 15 Mile Road | — | — |
| North Woodbridge Avenue | — | — |
| South M 37 | — | — |
| Michigan Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West 13 Mile Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy, MI and Escanaba, MI.
1
Start on North Dickinson Avenue
135 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Dickinson Avenue
2
Turn left onto West 13 Mile Road
5.1 mi
·
12 min
·
West 13 Mile Road
3
Continue on Cleveland Drive West
3.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cleveland Drive West
4
Continue on West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
West Main Street
5
Turn left onto North Bingham Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Bingham Avenue
6
Keep slight right
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
7
Continue on West 15 Mile Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 15 Mile Road
8
Turn left onto North Woodbridge Avenue
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
North Woodbridge Avenue
9
Continue on South M 37
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
South M 37
10
Continue on Michigan Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Michigan Avenue
11
Continue on South M 37
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
South M 37
12
Turn right onto East Washington
17 mi
·
22 min
·
East Washington
13
Take the exit left toward US 131 North
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
US 131 North
14
Merge slight left
27 mi
·
26 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward M 55 East: Lake City
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
M 55 East: Lake City
16
Turn right onto East M-55 Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East M-55 Highway
17
Continue on West Watergate Road
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West Watergate Road
18
Continue on West Blue Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Blue Road
19
Turn left onto South Morey Road
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Morey Road
20
Continue on Lakeshore Drive
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Lakeshore Drive
21
Continue on South Shore Drive
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
South Shore Drive
22
Continue on Lake Shore Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Shore Drive
23
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Main Street
24
Turn right onto West Houghton Lake Road
18 mi
·
24 min
·
West Houghton Lake Road
25
Continue on West Lake City Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Lake City Road
26
Take the ramp left toward US 127 North: Grayling
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 127 North: Grayling
27
Merge slight left
18 mi
·
18 min
28
Merge slight right
94 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
29
Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
30
Merge slight left onto US-2 West
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US-2 West
31
Continue on US 2
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 2
32
Continue on US-2 West
135 mi
·
2 hr 40 min
·
US-2 West
33
Merge slight left onto North Lincoln Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Lincoln Road
34
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
35
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Stephenson Avenue
20 ft
·
Stephenson Avenue
36
Exit the roundabout onto Stephenson Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Stephenson Avenue
37
At the end of the road, turn left onto Ludington Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Ludington Street
38
Turn right onto South 12th Street
200 ft
·
11 sec
·
South 12th Street
39
Turn right
108 ft
·
8 sec
40
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 175.7 miles from Troy, MI, or about 3h 32m into the drive.
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 77 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 175.7 miles or 3h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Escanaba, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Troy, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Troy, MI
This is one driving day of about 351.3 miles and 7h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 77 miles from Troy, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 175.7 mi from Troy, MI · 3h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
176 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 77 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 175.7 miles from Troy, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Escanaba, MI
The final approach into Escanaba, 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 Escanaba, 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
$54.92 one way
$109.84 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
123 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $60.30 | $120.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $67.60 | $135.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $77.56 | $155.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 122.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 105.4 | 1 | $36.89 | $16.86 |
| Efficient EV | 87.8 | 1 | $30.74 | $14.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 140.5 | 1 | $49.18 | $22.48 |
Gas CO2
123 kg
EV CO2
41 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Destination
Escanaba, MI
Morning in Escanaba on Saturday
Local time
10:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 5m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Escanaba, MI covers 351.3 miles and takes about 7h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 13 Mile Road, Cleveland Drive West, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 175.7 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 $54.92 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 5m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Troy, MI to Escanaba, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Troy, MI to Escanaba, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
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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