How far is Kent City, MI from Roscommon, MI?
The driving distance from Kent City, MI to Roscommon, MI is about 140 miles (225.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kent City and Roscommon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent City and Roscommon.
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Start on North Main Street
55 m · 12 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Muskegon Street
3011 ft · 57 sec · East Muskegon Street
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Continue on 17 Mile Road Northwest
8.5 mi · 12 min · 17 Mile Road Northwest
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Take the exit left toward US 131 North: Cadillac
75.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 55 East: Lake City
2181 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto East M-55 Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · East M-55 Highway
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Continue on West Watergate Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · West Watergate Road
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Continue on West Blue Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Blue Road
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Turn left onto South Morey Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · South Morey Road
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Continue on Lakeshore Drive
1149 ft · 19 sec · Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on South Shore Drive
688 ft · 12 sec · South Shore Drive
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Continue on Lake Shore Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore Drive
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Continue on Main Street
2727 ft · 51 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Houghton Lake Road
17.9 mi · 24 min · West Houghton Lake Road
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Continue on West Lake City Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · West Lake City Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 127 North: Grayling
1855 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
12 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Military Road, Camp Grayling, Roscommon
2413 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto North Higgins Lake Drive
4.1 mi · 6 min · North Higgins Lake Drive
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Continue on West Federal Highway
4.8 mi · 7 min · West Federal Highway
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Continue on North 5th Street
2313 ft · 41 sec · North 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 Kent 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.
US 131 North
Take the exit left toward US 131 North: Cadillac
75.4 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Kent City and Mostly Sunny near Roscommon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kent City to Roscommon?
The road trip is about 140 miles (225.3 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Le Roy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70 miles from Kent City and 70.1 miles from Roscommon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 1:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.55 one way or $47.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kent City and Mostly Sunny near Roscommon.
Stop Ideas Near Le Roy
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 Le Roy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kent City and Roscommon. Straight-line distance: 105.53 mi (169.83 km).
#1 Kent City
Village in Kent County, Michigan
| Population | 1,212 |
| Coordinates | 43.2200200, -85.7511500 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| 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: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.77 | $23.55 | $47.10 |
| Mid-grade | $5.32 | $26.28 | $52.56 |
| Premium | $5.92 | $29.24 | $58.49 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $31.96 | $63.92 |
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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