The drive from Troy, MI to Roscommon, MI covers 119.2 miles and takes about 2h 43m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 131, West Houghton Lake Road, East Washington for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.7 miles on US 131.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.64 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
59.6 miles from Troy, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 26m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 43m. Total distance: 119.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Troy, MI to Roscommon, MI covers 119.2 miles and takes about 2h 43m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 131 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 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 Effort6/10
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 119.2 miles you will encounter 15 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 36.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|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
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
5
109.5 mi into trip|~2h 29m in
Take the exit toward Military Road, Camp Grayling, Roscommon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Military Road, Camp Grayling, Roscommon
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Troy, MI and Roscommon, MI, road signs point toward M 55 East: Lake City and Camp Grayling.
M 55 East: Lake City
63.7 mi in|~1h 30m
Camp Grayling
109.5 mi in|~2h 29m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 131
26.7 mi
26m
West Houghton Lake Road
17.9 mi
24m
East Washington
16.5 mi
22m
US 127
12 mi
11m
South M 37
5.4 mi
7m
West 13 Mile Road
5.1 mi
12m
West Federal Highway
4.8 mi
6m
West Watergate Road
4.6 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
US 131
— 26.7 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy, MI and Roscommon, 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
12 mi·11 min·US 127
28
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward Military Road, Camp Grayling, Roscommon
29
Turn right onto North Higgins Lake Drive
4.1 mi·5 min·North Higgins Lake Drive
30
Continue on OLD 76
4.8 mi·6 min·West Federal Highway
31
Continue on I 75 BL
0.4 mi·41 sec·North 5th Street
32
Arrive at destination
OLD 76
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 59.6 miles from Troy, MI, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.7 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 26 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.6 miles or 1h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Roscommon, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Troy, MI
This is one driving day of about 119.2 miles and 2h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 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 US 131 for about 26.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59.6 mi from Troy, MI
· 1h 26m into the drive
4.4 mi from route
~11 min detour
$1 to $10
mile 8.5
Brohman, Michigan
Hours: 8 am–12 pm
Shrine of the Pines
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 17
Baldwin, Michigan
+12317457892
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.64 one way
$37.27 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$20.46
$40.92
premium
$4.89
$22.94
$45.88
diesel
$5.61
$26.32
$52.64
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.8
0
$12.52
$5.72
Efficient EV
29.8
0
$10.43
$4.77
EV Truck/SUV
47.7
0
$16.69
$7.63
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Troy, MI
Morning
in Troy on Saturday
Local time
11:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
WNW 14 mph23% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:36AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Flash Flood Watch
Flash Flood Watch issued April 18 at 8:13AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Destination
Roscommon, MI
Morning
in Roscommon on Saturday
Local time
11:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
6 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
2h 43m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Roscommon, MI covers 119.2 miles and takes about 2h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 131, West Houghton Lake Road, East Washington. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.6 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 $18.64 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 119.2 miles you will encounter 15 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 36.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Between Troy, MI and Roscommon, MI, road signs point toward M 55 East: Lake City and Camp Grayling.
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.
