How far is Lake Orion, MI from Roscommon, MI?
The driving distance from Lake Orion, MI to Roscommon, MI is about 162.9 miles (262.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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 02h 58m.
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.
City in Bay County, Michigan, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Smoke
Smoke
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Orion and Roscommon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Orion and Roscommon.
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Start on South Broadway Street
941 ft · 26 sec · South Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North Lapeer Road
1 mi · 2 min · North Lapeer Road
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Turn right onto West Clarkston Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · West Clarkston Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Clarkston Road
31 m · 2 sec · Clarkston Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Clarkston Road
4 mi · 7 min · Clarkston Road
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Turn left onto Sashabaw Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Sashabaw Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Flint
1432 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
21.6 mi · 23 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw
52.4 mi · 56 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 Lake Orion 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
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.
Mostly Sunny then Smoke leaving Lake Orion and Smoke near Roscommon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Orion to Roscommon?
The road trip is about 162.9 miles (262.2 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Bay City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from Lake Orion and 81.5 miles from Roscommon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.68 one way or $43.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Smoke around Lake Orion and Smoke near Roscommon.
Stop Ideas Near Bay City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Bay City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bay City.
Bay City, MI
Saginaw, MI
Flint station
Owosso, MI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Orion and Roscommon. Straight-line distance: 136.36 mi (219.45 km).
#1 Lake Orion
Village in Michigan, United States
| Population | 3,191 |
| Coordinates | 42.7844800, -83.2396600 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| 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: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $3.77 | $21.68 | $43.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.45 | $48.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.76 | $53.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.50 | $61.00 |
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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