How far is Laingsburg, MI from Roscommon, MI?

The driving distance from Laingsburg, MI to Roscommon, MI is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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
138.14 mi
02h 30m
Flight
111.75 mi
179.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.75 mi
Kilometers
179.85 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.14 mi
Kilometers
222.31 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roscommon
Wed, Jul 15, 8:47 PM EDT
Return by in Laingsburg
Wed, Jul 15, 11:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laingsburg
2026-07-15T18:16
Arrive Roscommon
Wed, Jul 15, 8:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laingsburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Rosebush
MI

Human settlement in Isabella County, Michigan, United States of America

From Laingsburg
69.1 mi
01h 15m
To Roscommon
69.1 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
97°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Jul 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph WNW
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Smoke

Starts
Wed, Jul 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Laingsburg and Roscommon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laingsburg and Roscommon.

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Street

    18 m · 10 sec · Railroad Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Grand River Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Grand River Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Meridian Road

    1445 ft · 27 sec · Meridian Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Alward Road

    6 mi · 8 min · Alward Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Chandler Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Chandler Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Price Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Price Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    2993 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    116.6 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Military Road, Camp Grayling, Roscommon

    2413 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Higgins Lake Drive

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North Higgins Lake Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on West Federal Highway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · West Federal Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on North 5th Street

    2313 ft · 41 sec · North 5th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laingsburg and Roscommon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Price Road
119 mi · 86%
Alward Road
6.04 mi · 4%
West Federal Highway
4.77 mi · 3%
North Higgins Lake Drive
4.1 mi · 3%
South Chandler Road
2.5 mi · 2%
East Grand River Road
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Price Road

Merge slight left

117 mi · 01h 59m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
111.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosebush
01h 15m from Laingsburg
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Laingsburg and Smoke near Roscommon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laingsburg to Roscommon?

The road trip is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Rosebush is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.1 miles from Laingsburg and 69.1 miles from Roscommon.

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

The direct path is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.36 one way or $36.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers around Laingsburg and Smoke near Roscommon.

Stop Ideas Near Rosebush

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rosebush, 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 Rosebush.

BUS

Big Rapids, Michigan

57 mi away
14342 Northland Dr.
BUS

Reed City, Michigan

63 mi away
US 10 & 220th Ave.
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

66 mi away
130 North Ensley St.
BUS

Bay City, MI

72 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laingsburg and Roscommon. Straight-line distance: 111.75 mi (179.85 km).

Laingsburg

#1 Laingsburg

City in Michigan, USA

Population1,283
Coordinates42.8903100, -84.3513600
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
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#2 Roscommon

Village in the United States

Population1,044
Coordinates44.4983500, -84.5919700
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Start: Laingsburg (-84.35136, 42.89031)
End: Roscommon (-84.59197, 44.49835)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.87 gal
18.45 L · about $18.36
Round trip
$36.73
9.74 gal · 36.9 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.36 $36.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.71 $41.42
Premium $4.65 $22.66 $45.33
Diesel $5.30 $25.83 $51.66

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Laingsburg and Roscommon. The current time is 18:16:28.

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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.