How far is Bay City, MI from Roscommon, MI?
The driving distance from Bay City, MI to Roscommon, MI is about 83 miles (133.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Smoke
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bay City and Roscommon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bay City and Roscommon.
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Start on 9th Street
51 m · 10 sec · 9th Street
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Turn right onto Saginaw Street
722 ft · 29 sec · Saginaw Street
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Turn left onto 7th Street
84 m · 4 sec · 7th Street
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Bridge
2884 ft · 39 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge
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Continue on East Jenny Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · East Jenny Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North, US 23: Mackinac Bridge
1890 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
12.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 Business, M 18: South Higgins Lake, Roscommon
2545 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Roscommon Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Roscommon Road
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Continue on Lake Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Lake Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
46 m · 3 sec · South 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bay City and Roscommon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Keep slight left
62.9 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Smoke leaving Bay City and Smoke near Roscommon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bay City to Roscommon?
The road trip is about 83 miles (133.5 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Skidway Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Bay City and 41.5 miles from Roscommon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.05 one way or $22.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Smoke around Bay City and Smoke near Roscommon.
Stop Ideas Near Skidway Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Skidway Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bay City and Roscommon. Straight-line distance: 71.55 mi (115.15 km).
#1 Bay City
City in Bay County, Michigan, USA
| Population | 32,717 |
| Coordinates | 43.5944700, -83.8888600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Roscommon
Village in the United States
| Population | 1,044 |
| Coordinates | 44.4983500, -84.5919700 |
| Altitude | 346 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roscommon (-84.59197, 44.49835)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $11.05 | $22.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.46 | $24.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.64 | $27.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.54 | $31.08 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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