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Trip from Troy, MI to Worth, MI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 10m

Distance

129.9 mi

209 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 59m ★
6 AM
3h 10m
8 AM
3h 34m
10 AM
3h 19m
12 PM
3h 16m
3 PM
3h 20m
5 PM
3h 33m
8 PM
3h 3m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Troy, MI, MI

Troy, MI

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Downtown Worth, MI, MI

Worth, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Troy, MI to Worth, MI covers 129.9 miles and takes about 3h 10m 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 $20.31 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

65 miles from Troy, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 10m drive with frequent turns across 129.9 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 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. 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 Worth, MI is easy. At 3h 10m 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 Worth, 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 Worth, 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

56 mi · 1 hr 14 min · East Washington
13

Take the exit slight right toward US 127 NORTH: Mackinac Bridge

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 127 NORTH: Mackinac Bridge
14

Merge slight left onto US 127 North: Mackinac Bridge

7.9 mi · 7 min · US 127 North: Mackinac Bridge
15

Take the exit slight right toward BUS US 127, M 61: Harrison, Gladwin

0.3 mi · 49 sec · BUS US 127, M 61: Harrison, Gladwin
16

Turn left onto North Clare Avenue

0.3 mi · 27 sec · North Clare Avenue
17

Turn left onto East Gladwin Road

8.1 mi · 12 min · East Gladwin Road
18

Continue on M-61

5.1 mi · 7 min · M-61
19

Continue on West Cedar Avenue

1.8 mi · 2 min · West Cedar Avenue
20

Continue on M-61

25 mi · 35 min · M-61
21

Continue on West Cedar Street

0.6 mi · 58 sec · West Cedar Street
22

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.5 mi · 55 sec · South Main Street
23

Continue on South Huron Road

1.9 mi · 2 min · South Huron Road
24

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Huron Road

135 ft · 8 sec · South Huron Road
25

Exit the roundabout onto South Huron Road

1.7 mi · 2 min · South Huron Road
26

Turn left onto Worth Road

249 ft · 7 sec · Worth Road
27

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65 miles from Troy, MI, or about 1h 35m 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 29 miles or 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 65 miles or 1h 35m 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 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Worth, 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 129.9 miles and 3h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 65 mi from Troy, MI · 1h 35m into the drive

Downtown Clare County, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Clare County, MI

65 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

Big Rapids, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Clare County, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 65 miles from Troy, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Worth, MI

The final approach into Worth, 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 Worth, 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

$20.31 one way

$40.62 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $22.30 $44.60
premium $4.89 $25.00 $50.00
diesel $5.61 $28.68 $57.36

Estimated Tolls: $4.00

Mackinac Bridge $4.00

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39 0 $13.64 $6.24
Efficient EV 32.5 0 $11.37 $5.20
EV Truck/SUV 52 0 $18.19 $8.31

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 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 15, 2026

Origin

Troy, MI

Late night in Troy on Thursday

Local time

12:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Worth, MI

Late night in Worth on Thursday

Local time

12:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°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

22 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

3h 10m 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 Worth, MI covers 129.9 miles and takes about 3h 10m 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 65 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 $20.31 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Troy, MI to Worth, MI is easy. At 3h 10m 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 Worth, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Troy, MI to Worth, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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