Where to stop

Best places to stop between Chicago and Traverse City

The I-94, I-196 and US-31 drive runs about 320 miles and 5 hours. These are the towns worth pulling off for, in the order you reach them, with how far into the drive each one sits.

1. Mile 127 of 320

   1. Holland, MI

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 193 miles left to Traverse City.

   Hotels in HollandWhere to stay in Holland

2. Mile 232 of 320

   2. Ludington, MI

   The last big stop before Traverse City, 88 miles to go. Top off the tank here.

   Hotels in LudingtonWhere to stay in Ludington

Sights worth the detour

• Holland's tulips and Big Red Lighthouse
• Ludington State Park dunes
• Sleeping Bear Dunes

Gas, food and rest areas by mile

Open the route in XCRSN to see every gas station, EV charger, rest area and restaurant listed by mile, with live fuel prices.

More on this drive

• Full drive guide
• Can you drive it in one day?
• Halfway point
• Gas cost