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Trip from Worth, MI to Troy, MI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 23m

Distance

130 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 30 min
4 AM
2h 13m ★
6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 17m

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

Downtown Worth, MI, MI

Worth, MI

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Downtown Troy, MI, MI

Troy, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Worth, MI to Troy, MI covers 130 miles and takes about 2h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Huron Road, US-23 SOUTH, I 75 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.32 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

65 miles from Worth, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 23m drive with frequent turns across 130 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Huron 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 Worth, MI to Troy, MI is easy. At 2h 23m 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 Worth, MI to Troy, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Huron Road
US-23 SOUTH
I 75 North
M 61
M-61
East Cedar Avenue
East Gladwin Road
North Clare Avenue

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: South Huron Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Worth Road

249 ft · 11 sec · Worth Road
2

Turn right onto South Huron Road

1.7 mi · 2 min · South Huron Road
3

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US-23 SOUTH, TO I-75: Mackinac Bridge, Saginaw

203 ft · 11 sec · US-23 SOUTH, TO I-75: Mackinac Bridge, Saginaw
4

Exit the roundabout onto US-23 SOUTH, TO I-75: Mackinac Bridge, Saginaw

246 ft · 4 sec · US-23 SOUTH, TO I-75: Mackinac Bridge, Saginaw
5

Continue straight

2.0 mi · 2 min
6

Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Mackinac Bridge

0.4 mi · 56 sec · I 75 North: Mackinac Bridge
7

Merge slight left onto I 75 North: Mackinac Bridge

1.7 mi · 1 min · I 75 North: Mackinac Bridge
8

Take the exit slight right toward M 61: Standish, Gladwin

0.4 mi · 54 sec · M 61: Standish, Gladwin
9

Turn left onto M-61

23 mi · 32 min · M-61
10

Continue on East Cedar Avenue

1.8 mi · 2 min · East Cedar Avenue
11

Continue on M-61

5.1 mi · 7 min · M-61
12

Continue on East Gladwin Road

8.1 mi · 12 min · East Gladwin Road
13

Continue on North Clare Avenue

0.6 mi · 54 sec · North Clare Avenue
14

Take the ramp left

7.5 mi · 8 min
15

Take the exit slight right toward US 10: Ludington

0.5 mi · 34 sec · US 10: Ludington
16

Merge slight left

55 mi · 1 hr 13 min
17

Keep slight left to continue on East Washington

0.1 mi · 19 sec · East Washington
18

Turn left onto South M 37

0.3 mi · 38 sec · South M 37
19

Continue on Michigan Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Michigan Avenue
20

Continue on South M 37

5.2 mi · 7 min · South M 37
21

Continue on North Woodbridge Avenue

3.0 mi · 4 min · North Woodbridge Avenue
22

Turn right onto West 15 Mile Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · West 15 Mile Road
23

Continue on North Bingham Avenue

1.6 mi · 3 min · North Bingham Avenue
24

Turn right onto West Main Street

0.3 mi · 38 sec · West Main Street
25

Continue on North Cleveland Drive

3.6 mi · 8 min · North Cleveland Drive
26

Continue on West 13 Mile Road

5.1 mi · 12 min · West 13 Mile Road
27

Turn right onto North Dickinson Avenue

135 ft · 4 sec · North Dickinson Avenue
28

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 65 miles from Worth, MI, or about 1h 11m 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 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 65 miles or 1h 11m 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 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Troy, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Worth, 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 Worth, MI

This is one driving day of about 130 miles and 2h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Worth, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 65 mi from Worth, MI · 1h 11m 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

Gladwin, 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 Worth, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Troy, MI

The final approach into Troy, 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 Troy, 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

$20.32 one way

$40.65 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $22.31 $44.63
premium $4.89 $25.02 $50.03
diesel $5.61 $28.70 $57.40

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: 45.5 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 $13.65 $6.24
Efficient EV 32.5 0 $11.38 $5.20
EV Truck/SUV 52 0 $18.20 $8.32

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

Worth, MI

Night in Worth on Wednesday

Local time

10:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Troy, MI

Night in Troy on Wednesday

Local time

10:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°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 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 23m 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 Worth, MI to Troy, MI covers 130 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Huron Road, US-23 SOUTH, I 75 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65 miles from Worth, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.32 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 Worth, MI to Troy, MI is easy. At 2h 23m 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 Worth, MI to Troy, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Worth, MI to Troy, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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