How far is Roscommon, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Roscommon, MI to Flint, MI is about 127.6 miles (205.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.2 miles (180.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
127.54 mi
01h 51m
Flight
112.15 mi
180.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.15 mi
Kilometers
180.48 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.54 mi
Kilometers
205.25 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Sat, Apr 18, 6:53 AM EDT
Return by in Roscommon
Sat, Apr 18, 8:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roscommon
2026-04-18T05:02
Arrive Flint
Sat, Apr 18, 6:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 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
Pinconning
MI

City in Bay County, Michigan, United States of America

From Roscommon
63.7 mi
00h 55m
To Flint
63.8 mi
00h 55m

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
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on UAW Freeway

    10 mi · 11 min · UAW Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward M 21

    1294 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Chavez Drive

    1218 ft · 35 sec · Chavez Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · East Court Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
114 mi · 89%
UAW Freeway
9.98 mi · 8%
Roscommon Road
1.8 mi · 1%
Lake Street
1.36 mi · 1%
East Court Street
0.25 mi
M 21
0.25 mi
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
01h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
112.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pinconning
00h 55m from Roscommon
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Roscommon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127.6 miles (205.3 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Pinconning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.7 miles from Roscommon and 63.8 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 112.2 miles (180.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.97 one way or $33.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pinconning

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

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

BUS

Bay City, MI

29 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

47 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Tawas City, MI

57 mi away
1020 West Lake Street
RAIL

Flint station

97 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roscommon and Flint. Straight-line distance: 112.15 mi (180.48 km).

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#1 Roscommon

Village in the United States

Population1,044
Coordinates44.4983500, -84.5919700
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: South 5th Street (-84.592058, 44.498276)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.5 gal
17.04 L · about $16.97
Round trip
$33.94
9 gal · 34.08 L
Estimated CO2
40 kg one way
Round trip: 80 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.97 $33.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.14 $38.28
Premium $4.65 $20.94 $41.89
Diesel $5.30 $23.87 $47.74

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 Flint. The current time is 05:02:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.