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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

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$55

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
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.

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Downtown Troy, MI, MI

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Downtown Escanaba, MI, 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 US-2 West, I 75, US 131 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 135.3 miles on US-2 West. 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 38m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US-2 West 135.3 mi 2h 41m
I 75 94.2 mi 1h 37m
US 131 26.7 mi 26m
US 127 18.3 mi 18m
West Houghton Lake Road 17.9 mi 24m
East Washington 16.5 mi 22m
South M 37 5.4 mi 7m
West 13 Mile Road 5.1 mi 12m
Longest stretch: US-2 West — 135.3 mi, about 2h 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Dickinson Avenue

133 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 · 42 sec · West Main Street
5

Turn left onto North Bingham Avenue

1.6 mi · 3 min · North Bingham Avenue
6

Keep slight right at fork

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 M 37

3.0 mi · 4 min · North Woodbridge Avenue
9

Continue on M 37

5.2 mi · 7 min · South M 37
10

Continue on M 37

0.6 mi · 1 min · Michigan Avenue
11

Continue on M 37

0.3 mi · 39 sec · South M 37
12

Turn right onto US 10

17 mi · 22 min · East Washington
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Toward US 131 North
14

Merge onto US 131

27 mi · 26 min · US 131
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Toward M 55 East: Lake City
16

Turn right onto M 55

1.5 mi · 2 min · East M-55 Highway
17

Continue on M 55

4.6 mi · 6 min · West Watergate Road
18

Continue on M 55

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Blue Road
19

Turn left onto M 66; M 55

3.5 mi · 4 min · South Morey Road
20

Continue on M 66; M 55

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Lakeshore Drive
21

Continue on M 66; M 55

0.1 mi · 11 sec · South Shore Drive
22

Continue on M 66; M 55

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lake Shore Drive
23

Continue on M 66; M 55

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Main Street
24

Turn right onto M 55

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

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward US 127 North: Grayling
27

Merge onto US 127

18 mi · 18 min · US 127
28

Merge onto I 75

94 mi · 1 hr 37 min · I 75
29

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 344B Toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
30

Merge onto US 2; I 75 BL

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

135 mi · 2 hr 40 min · US-2 West
33

Merge onto US 2; US 41; M 35

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Lincoln Road
34

Turn left onto Washington Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Washington Avenue
35

Enter roundabout onto Stephenson Avenue

19 ft · 0 sec · Stephenson Avenue
36

Continue on Stephenson Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Stephenson Avenue
37

At end of road, turn left onto Ludington Street

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Ludington Street
38

Turn right onto South 12th Street

199 ft · 10 sec · South 12th Street
39

Turn right

108 ft · 7 sec
40

Arrive at 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 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 135.3 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 77 miles or 1h 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 175.7 miles or 3h 38m 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 51m

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.
The longest stretch is on US-2 West for about 135.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Michigan, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cheboygan, MI

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

Grayling, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 77 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cheboygan, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 175.7 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 US-2 West if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 135.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Swedish Pantry

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Escanaba, Michigan

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 351.3

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+19067869606

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Stone's Downtown Express

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Escanaba, Michigan

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 351.3

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+19067891390

UP North Roast Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Escanaba, Michigan

0.5 mi

Jo to Go

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Escanaba, Michigan

0.9 mi

Swedish Pantry

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 351.3

Escanaba, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+19067869606

Visit website

Upper Crust Cafe Bakery & Deli

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 301.1

Manistique, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+19063412253

Visit website

Cedar Street Cafe LLC

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 301.1

Manistique, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+19063412469

Stone's Downtown Express

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 351.3

Escanaba, Michigan

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+19067891390

UP North Roast Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 351.3

Escanaba, Michigan

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+19062337310

Visit website

Jo to Go

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 351.3

Escanaba, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–5:30 pm

+19067867757

Wildwood Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 175.7

Indian River, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12312382321

Visit website

Express Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 351.3

Escanaba, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–5:30 pm

+19062337663

Shoreline Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 75.3

Lake City, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12312951171

The Grind Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 301.1

Manistique, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19062861137

Visit website

Strait to the Roots

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 200.7

Mackinaw City, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12314366005

Visit website

Burt Lake State Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 175.7

Indian River, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+12312389392

Visit website

Top-of-the-Lake Snowmobile Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 250.9

Naubinway, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19064776298

Visit website

UPutt Family Fun Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 351.3

Escanaba, Michigan

Hours: 12–6 pm

+19062337733

Visit website

Dousman's Mill

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 200.7

Mackinaw City, MI

+12314364100

Visit website

Call of the Wild Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 150.6

Gaylord, Michigan

Hours: 9:30 am–6 pm

+19897324336

Visit website

Bavarian Falls Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 150.6

Gaylord, Michigan

+19897324087

Visit website

The Wacky Taxidermy and Miniatures Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 200.7

Mackinaw City, Michigan

+12312034333

Visit website

Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 200.7

Mackinaw City, Michigan

+12314364100

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 36.6 and 351.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
36.6 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in

Take the exit toward US 131 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward US 131 North
5
97.2 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in

Take the ramp toward US 127 North: Grayling

Navigation decision point

Toward US 127 North: Grayling
6
210.1 mi into trip | ~4h 13m in

Take the exit toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba

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

Exit 344B Toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
5
350.9 mi into trip | ~7h 4m in | Ludington Street

At end of road, turn left onto Ludington Street

Navigation decision point

5
351.3 mi into trip | ~7h 5m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Troy, MI

Afternoon in Troy on Saturday

Local time

2:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

WNW 14 mph 23% chance Live forecast

Destination

Escanaba, MI

Afternoon in Escanaba on Saturday

Local time

2:41 PM

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

7 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

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 7h 5m highway drive covering 351.3 miles, with most of the trip on US-2 West and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 135.3 miles on US-2 West.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US-2 West is the longest continuous segment at about 135.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US-2 West and I 75. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 36.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 351.3 miles you will encounter 21 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: at 36.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 97.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 210.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Troy, MI to Escanaba, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 55 East: Lake City along the way.

M 55 East: Lake City

63.7 mi in | ~1h 30m

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.

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 US-2 West, I 75, US 131. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

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.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 351.3 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 36.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 97.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 210.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

On the drive from Troy, MI to Escanaba, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 55 East: Lake City along the way.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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