Origin
Troy, MI
Night in Troy on Thursday
Local time
10:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Troy, MI to Osceola County, MI
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 42m
Distance
57.4 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 35m
★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 38m
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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Osceola County, MI
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
The drive from Troy, MI to Osceola County, MI covers 57.4 miles and takes about 1h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Washington, US 131, South M 37 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.5 miles on East Washington. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.97 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.
Midpoint
28.7 miles from Troy, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 57.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (15%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 42m drive with frequent turns across 57.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Washington is the longest continuous segment at about 16.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 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.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 57.4 miles you will encounter 13 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 10.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West 13 Mile Road
Turn left onto West 13 Mile Road
Navigation decision point
4
8.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
North Bingham Avenue
Turn left onto North Bingham Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
10.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
20.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
US 10 / East Washington
Turn right onto US 10 / East Washington
Navigation decision point
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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Washington | 16.5 mi | 22m |
| US 131 | 8.4 mi | 8m |
| South M 37 | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| West 13 Mile Road | 5.1 mi | 12m |
| 15 Mile Road | 4.4 mi | 10m |
| Cleveland Drive West | 3.6 mi | 8m |
| North Woodbridge Avenue | 3 mi | 4m |
| Mackinaw Trail | 2.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
East Washington
— 16.5 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy, MI and Osceola County, 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
8.4 mi
·
8 min
·
US 131
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward 14 Mile Road
16
Turn right onto OLD M-63
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
14 Mile Road
17
Turn left onto Mackinaw Trail
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Mackinaw Trail
18
Turn slight right onto East Gilbert Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Gilbert Street
19
Continue on Leroy Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Leroy Road
20
Turn right onto Penesol Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Penesol Road
21
Turn left onto 15 Mile Road
4.4 mi
·
10 min
·
15 Mile Road
22
Turn right onto Sunrise Lake Road
2.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Sunrise Lake Road
23
Arrive at destination
Sunrise Lake Road
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 28.7 miles from Troy, MI, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.5 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 13 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.7 miles or 52m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Osceola County, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Troy, MI
This is one driving day of about 57.4 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Troy, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on East Washington for about 16.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.7 mi from Troy, MI · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.7 miles from Troy, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Osceola County, MI
The final approach into Osceola County, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.97 one way
$17.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.85 | $19.71 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.05 | $22.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.67 | $25.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.02 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.04 | $3.67 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Osceola County, MI
Night in Osceola County on Thursday
Local time
10:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Chase, MI
29 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
24 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
1h 42m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Troy, MI to Osceola County, MI covers 57.4 miles and takes about 1h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Washington, US 131, South M 37. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.7 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 $8.97 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.4 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (West 13 Mile Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (North Bingham Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Troy, MI to Osceola County, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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