How far is Roscommon, MI from Kent City, MI?
The driving distance from Roscommon, MI to Kent City, MI is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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 42m.
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.
Human settlement in Osceola County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roscommon and Kent City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roscommon and Kent City.
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Start on South 5th Street
2313 ft · 41 sec · South 5th Street
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Continue on Federal Highway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Federal Highway
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Continue on North Higgins Lake Drive
4.3 mi · 6 min · North Higgins Lake Drive
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Take the ramp left toward US 127 South: Clare
1880 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 55 West: Cadillac
1808 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto West Lake City Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · West Lake City Road
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Continue on East Houghton Lake Road
17.9 mi · 25 min · East Houghton Lake Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
2727 ft · 46 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Lake Shore
1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore
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Continue on South Shore Drive
688 ft · 12 sec · South Shore Drive
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Continue on Lakeshore Drive
1149 ft · 19 sec · Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on South Morey Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · South Morey Road
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Turn right onto West Blue Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Blue Road
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Continue on Watergate Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Watergate Road
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Continue on East M-55 Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · East M-55 Highway
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Take the ramp left
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
75 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 46: Muskegon, Cedar Springs
2013 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto 17 Mile Road Northeast
8.2 mi · 11 min · 17 Mile Road Northeast
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Continue on East Muskegon Street
3011 ft · 59 sec · East Muskegon Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
55 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roscommon and Kent City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East M-55 Highway
Merge slight left
75 mi · 01h 15m
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 leaving Roscommon and Partly Sunny near Kent City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roscommon to Kent City?
The road trip is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Tustin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.1 miles from Roscommon and 70.2 miles from Kent City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 1:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.60 one way or $47.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roscommon and Partly Sunny near Kent City.
Stop Ideas Near Tustin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tustin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roscommon and Kent City. Straight-line distance: 105.53 mi (169.83 km).
#1 Roscommon
Village in the United States
| Population | 1,044 |
| Coordinates | 44.4983500, -84.5919700 |
| Altitude | 346 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kent City
Village in Kent County, Michigan
| Population | 1,212 |
| Coordinates | 43.2200200, -85.7511500 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kent City (-85.75115, 43.22002)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $4.77 | $23.60 | $47.19 |
| Mid-grade | $5.32 | $26.33 | $52.67 |
| Premium | $5.92 | $29.30 | $58.61 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $32.03 | $64.05 |
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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