How far is Roscommon, MI from Ann Arbor, MI?

The driving distance from Roscommon, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 176.7 miles (284.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.3 miles (256.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
176.72 mi
02h 38m
Flight
159.28 mi
256.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.28 mi
Kilometers
256.33 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.72 mi
Kilometers
284.41 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Sat, Apr 18, 7:53 AM EDT
Return by in Roscommon
Sat, Apr 18, 10:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roscommon
2026-04-18T05:15
Arrive Ann Arbor
Sat, Apr 18, 7:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roscommon
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
Zilwaukee
MI

City in Saginaw County, Michigan, United States of America

From Roscommon
88.2 mi
01h 19m
To Ann Arbor
88.5 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roscommon and Ann Arbor.

  1. 1

    Start on South 5th Street

    46 m · 11 sec · South 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lake Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Lake Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Roscommon Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Roscommon Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 South

    113.5 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor

    45.4 mi · 49 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward US 23 BUS: Downtown Ann Arbor

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    1969 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    36 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on North State Street

    3204 ft · 1 min · North State Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
124 mi · 70%
US 23
45.4 mi · 26%
Roscommon Road
1.8 mi · 1%
M 14 West
1.52 mi · 1%
Lake Street
1.36 mi · 1%
US 23 BUS
0.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Take the ramp left toward I 75 South

114 mi · 01h 57m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
159.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zilwaukee
01h 19m from Roscommon
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Roscommon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ann Arbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roscommon to Ann Arbor?

The road trip is about 176.7 miles (284.4 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Zilwaukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Roscommon and 88.5 miles from Ann Arbor.

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

The direct path is about 159.3 miles (256.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.53 one way or $47.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Roscommon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ann Arbor.

Stop Ideas Near Zilwaukee

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Zilwaukee and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Food stop 8.1 mi away

Old City Hall

Bay City , MI
814 Saginaw St, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 4.5/5 660 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Bar,Restaurant
Bay City Hall
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

Bay City Hall

Bay City , MI
301 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 3.7/5 14 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Saginaw, MI

5 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

14 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
RAIL

Flint station

56 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Owosso, MI

57 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roscommon and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 159.28 mi (256.33 km).

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#1 Roscommon

Village in the United States

Population1,044
Coordinates44.4983500, -84.5919700
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Ann Arbor

#2 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

Population119,280
Coordinates42.2775600, -83.7408800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: South 5th Street (-84.592058, 44.498276)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.24 gal
23.61 L · about $23.53
Round trip
$47.06
12.48 gal · 47.22 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 110.9 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.53 $47.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.54 $53.08
Premium $4.65 $29.04 $58.08
Diesel $5.30 $33.10 $66.19

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Roscommon and Ann Arbor. The current time is 05:15:31.

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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.