How far is Roscommon, MI from Brighton, MI?
The driving distance from Roscommon, MI to Brighton, MI is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142 miles (228.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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 51m.
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
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roscommon and Brighton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roscommon and Brighton.
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Start on South 5th Street
46 m · 11 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto Lake Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Lake Street
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Continue on Roscommon Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Roscommon Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 South
113.5 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor
30.6 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96 West: Lansing
2989 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Spencer Road, Brighton
3242 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Spencer Road
1497 ft · 36 sec · Spencer Road
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Continue on Spencer Street
972 ft · 28 sec · Spencer Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2451 ft · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto East Grand River Avenue
15 m · 1 sec · East Grand River Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Grand River Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roscommon and Brighton.
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 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.
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 Roscommon and Mostly Sunny near Brighton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roscommon to Brighton?
The road trip is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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 80.2 miles from Roscommon and 80.2 miles from Brighton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142 miles (228.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 12:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.34 one way or $42.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Smoke around Roscommon and Mostly Sunny near Brighton.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roscommon and Brighton. Straight-line distance: 141.98 mi (228.5 km).
#1 Roscommon
Village in the United States
| Population | 1,044 |
| Coordinates | 44.4983500, -84.5919700 |
| Altitude | 346 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brighton
Suburb of Detroit, Michigan, United States
| Population | 18,895 |
| Coordinates | 42.5294800, -83.7802200 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brighton (-83.78022, 42.52948)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $21.34 | $42.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.07 | $48.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.34 | $52.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.02 | $60.04 |
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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