Origin
Troy, MI
Late night in Troy on Wednesday
Local time
12:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Troy, MI to Ross, MI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 3m
Distance
82.2 mi
132 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 55m
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6 AM
2h 4m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 10m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 11m
5 PM
2h 21m
8 PM
1h 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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Trip Overview
The drive from Troy, MI to Ross, MI covers 82.2 miles and takes about 2h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 11 Mile Road, Comstock Avenue, 4 Mile Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.85 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
41.1 miles from Troy, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 3m drive with frequent turns across 82.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 11 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Troy, MI to Ross, MI is easy. At 2h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Troy, MI to Ross, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 11 Mile Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Comstock Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 4 Mile Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Green Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jefferson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Stone Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Stewart Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West 11 Mile Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy, MI and Ross, MI.
1
Start on North Dickinson Avenue
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
North Dickinson Avenue
2
Continue on West 11 Mile Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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West 11 Mile Road
3
Turn right onto Comstock Avenue
7.1 mi
·
17 min
·
Comstock Avenue
4
Turn left onto 4 Mile Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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4 Mile Road
5
Turn right onto North Green Avenue
2.2 mi
·
3 min
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North Green Avenue
6
Turn left onto Jefferson Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Jefferson Street
7
Continue on North Stone Road
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
North Stone Road
8
Turn left onto West Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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West Main Street
9
Turn right onto South Stewart Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Stewart Avenue
10
Continue on South Warner Avenue
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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South Warner Avenue
11
Continue on South Warner Avenue
5.9 mi
·
8 min
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South Warner Avenue
12
Continue on West 118th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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West 118th Street
13
Continue on Luce Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Luce Avenue
14
Continue on West 128th Street
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
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West 128th Street
15
Turn right onto Alger Avenue
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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Alger Avenue
16
Continue on Squires Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Squires Road
17
Turn left onto Bailey Road
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Bailey Road
18
Turn right onto North Newaygo Road
3.2 mi
·
4 min
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North Newaygo Road
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Apple Avenue
164 ft
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2 sec
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Apple Avenue
20
Exit the roundabout onto Apple Avenue
13 mi
·
17 min
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Apple Avenue
21
Continue on Alpine Avenue Northwest
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Alpine Avenue Northwest
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, M 37: Lansing
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
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I 96 East, M 37: Lansing
23
Take the exit slight right toward US 131 South: Kalamazoo
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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US 131 South: Kalamazoo
24
Merge slight left
16 mi
·
17 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward 100th Street
0.2 mi
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29 sec
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100th Street
26
Turn right onto 100th Street Southwest
1.3 mi
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1 min
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100th Street Southwest
27
Arrive at your destination
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 41.1 miles from Troy, MI, or about 1h 1m 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 80 miles or 2h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.1 miles or 1h 1m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ross, 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 82.2 miles and 2h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Troy, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.1 mi from Troy, MI · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.1 miles from Troy, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ross, MI
The final approach into Ross, 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 Ross, 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
$12.85 one way
$25.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.11 | $28.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.82 | $31.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.15 | $36.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.63 | $3.95 |
| Efficient EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.19 | $3.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.9 | 0 | $11.51 | $5.26 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Ross, MI
Late night in Ross on Wednesday
Local time
12:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
26 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
2h 3m 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 Ross, MI covers 82.2 miles and takes about 2h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 11 Mile Road, Comstock Avenue, 4 Mile Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.1 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 $12.85 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.
The drive from Troy, MI to Ross, MI is easy. At 2h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Troy, MI to Ross, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Troy, MI to Ross, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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