How far is Bay City, MI from Belmont, MI?

The driving distance from Bay City, MI to Belmont, MI is about 121.3 miles (195.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.29 mi
02h 35m
Flight
93.59 mi
150.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.59 mi
Kilometers
150.62 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.29 mi
Kilometers
195.2 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belmont
Mon, Jul 13, 12:31 PM EDT
Return by in Bay City
Mon, Jul 13, 3:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bay City
2026-07-13T09:56
Arrive Belmont
Mon, Jul 13, 12:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bay City
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Millbrook
MI

Township in Mecosta County, Michigan, United States of America

From Bay City
60.5 mi
01h 17m
To Belmont
60.8 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jul 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jul 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bay City and Belmont.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bay City and Belmont.

  1. 1

    Start on 9th Street

    51 m · 10 sec · 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Saginaw Street

    722 ft · 29 sec · Saginaw Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    84 m · 4 sec · 7th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Bridge

    2884 ft · 39 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on East Jenny Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · East Jenny Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 10 Business, M 20: Downtown Midland

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    14 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    1.8 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Jerome Street

    1241 ft · 34 sec · Jerome Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Fitzhugh Street

    952 ft · 21 sec · Fitzhugh Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Isabella Street

    3 mi · 4 min · Isabella Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Isabella Road

    14.9 mi · 20 min · Isabella Road

  14. 14

    Continue on East Pickard Road

    7.5 mi · 11 min · East Pickard Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East Pickard Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · East Pickard Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East Pickard Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East Pickard Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Meridian Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · South Meridian Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Remus Road

    12 mi · 16 min · West Remus Road

  19. 19

    Continue on 9 Mile Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · 9 Mile Road

  20. 20

    Continue on East Wheatland Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · East Wheatland Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on 9 Mile Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · 9 Mile Road

  22. 22

    Continue on 9 Mile Road

    2 mi · 3 min · 9 Mile Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 90th Avenue

    2696 ft · 46 sec · 90th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Buchanan Road

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Buchanan Road

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on 155th Avenue

    2687 ft · 44 sec · 155th Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 8 Mile Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · 8 Mile Road

  27. 27

    Take the ramp left toward US 131 South: Grand Rapids

    2022 ft · 49 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    33.6 mi · 34 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Rockford

    2392 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto 10 Mile Road Northeast

    1768 ft · 28 sec · 10 Mile Road Northeast

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Belmont Avenue Northeast

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Belmont Avenue Northeast

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Lynhurst Street Northeast

    8 m · 1 sec · Lynhurst Street Northeast

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lynhurst Street Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bay City and Belmont.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 131 South
33.9 mi · 28%
Isabella Road
14.9 mi · 12%
East Jenny Street
13.7 mi · 11%
West Remus Road
12 mi · 10%
East Pickard Road
10 mi · 8%
9 Mile Road
8.35 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US 131 South

Merge slight left

33.6 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
93.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbrook
01h 17m from Bay City
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bay City and Sunny near Belmont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bay City to Belmont?

The road trip is about 121.3 miles (195.2 km) and usually takes 02h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Millbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Bay City and 60.8 miles from Belmont.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.14 one way or $32.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bay City and Sunny near Belmont.

Stop Ideas Near Millbrook

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Millbrook, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Millbrook.

BUS

Howard City, Michigan

35 mi away
130 North Ensley St.
BUS

Big Rapids, Michigan

36 mi away
14342 Northland Dr.
BUS

Reed City, Michigan

50 mi away
US 10 & 220th Ave.
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

61 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bay City and Belmont. Straight-line distance: 93.59 mi (150.62 km).

Bay City

#1 Bay City

City in Bay County, Michigan, USA

Population32,717
Coordinates43.5944700, -83.8888600
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
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#2 Belmont

Belmont is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.0755800, -85.6092000
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Bay City (-83.88886, 43.59447)
End: Belmont (-85.6092, 43.07558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.28 gal
16.2 L · about $16.14
Round trip
$32.28
8.56 gal · 32.4 L
Estimated CO2
38 kg one way
Round trip: 76.1 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.14 $32.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.20 $36.41
Premium $4.65 $19.92 $39.84
Diesel $5.30 $22.70 $45.40

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Jul 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bay City and Belmont. The current time is 09:56:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.