How far is Roscommon, MI from Traverse City, MI?
The driving distance from Roscommon, MI to Traverse City, MI is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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 01h 34m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roscommon and Traverse City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roscommon and Traverse 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
3.1 mi · 4 min · Federal Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North
9.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 75 Business Loop, M 72: Downtown Grayling, Traverse City
1.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
24.4 mi · 34 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Cedar Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Cedar Street
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Turn left onto West Mile Road Northwest
1.6 km · 2 min · West Mile Road Northwest
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Continue on M-72 West
7.7 mi · 11 min · M-72 West
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Continue on East M 72
7.2 mi · 10 min · East M 72
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East M 72
36 m · 2 sec · East M 72
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Exit the roundabout onto East M 72
2312 ft · 46 sec · East M 72
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East M 72
27 m · 4 sec · East M 72
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Exit the roundabout onto East M 72
1.2 km · 1 min · East M 72
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Turn left onto US 31 North
3.8 mi · 6 min · US 31 North
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Continue on Munson Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Munson Avenue
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Turn left onto East Eighth Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Eighth Street
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Turn right onto South Cass Street
1288 ft · 39 sec · South Cass Street
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Turn right onto East State Street
41 m · 9 sec · East State Street
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Turn left
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roscommon and Traverse City.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn left
24.4 mi · 00h 34m
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 Traverse City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roscommon to Traverse City?
The road trip is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Spencer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33 miles from Roscommon and 33.1 miles from Traverse City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.11 one way or $22.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roscommon and Partly Sunny near Traverse City.
Stop Ideas Near Spencer
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 Spencer.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roscommon and Traverse City. Straight-line distance: 53.79 mi (86.56 km).
#1 Roscommon
Village in the United States
| Population | 1,044 |
| Coordinates | 44.4983500, -84.5919700 |
| Altitude | 346 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Traverse City
City in Michigan
| Population | 191 |
| Coordinates | 44.7630600, -85.6206300 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Traverse City (-85.62063, 44.76306)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $11.11 | $22.21 |
| Mid-grade | $5.32 | $12.40 | $24.79 |
| Premium | $5.92 | $13.79 | $27.59 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $15.08 | $30.15 |
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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