How far is Troy, MI from Roscommon, MI?

The driving distance from Troy, MI to Roscommon, MI is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.9 miles (141.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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
119.23 mi
02h 43m
Flight
87.94 mi
141.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.94 mi
Kilometers
141.53 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.23 mi
Kilometers
191.89 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roscommon
Sat, Apr 18, 10:21 AM EDT
Return by in Troy
Sat, Apr 18, 1:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troy
2026-04-18T07:38
Arrive Roscommon
Sat, Apr 18, 10:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Troy
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
Cadillac
MI

City in the U.

From Troy
59.5 mi
01h 21m
To Roscommon
59.7 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Dickinson Avenue

    41 m · 9 sec · North Dickinson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 13 Mile Road

    5.1 mi · 12 min · West 13 Mile Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Cleveland Drive West

    3.6 mi · 9 min · Cleveland Drive West

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    1368 ft · 43 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Bingham Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Bingham Avenue

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    615 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on West 15 Mile Road

    2246 ft · 1 min · West 15 Mile Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Woodbridge Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · North Woodbridge Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on South M 37

    5.2 mi · 7 min · South M 37

  10. 10

    Continue on Michigan Avenue

    3229 ft · 1 min · Michigan Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on South M 37

    1330 ft · 40 sec · South M 37

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Washington

    16.5 mi · 23 min · East Washington

  13. 13

    Take the exit left toward US 131 North

    2278 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    26.7 mi · 27 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward M 55 East: Lake City

    2181 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East M-55 Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East M-55 Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on West Watergate Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · West Watergate Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West Blue Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Blue Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Morey Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · South Morey Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Lakeshore Drive

    1149 ft · 19 sec · Lakeshore Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on South Shore Drive

    688 ft · 12 sec · South Shore Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on Lake Shore Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    2727 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Houghton Lake Road

    17.9 mi · 24 min · West Houghton Lake Road

  25. 25

    Continue on West Lake City Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West Lake City Road

  26. 26

    Take the ramp left toward US 127 North: Grayling

    1855 ft · 45 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    12 mi · 12 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Military Road, Camp Grayling, Roscommon

    2413 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North Higgins Lake Drive

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North Higgins Lake Drive

  30. 30

    Continue on West Federal Highway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · West Federal Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on North 5th Street

    2313 ft · 41 sec · North 5th Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 131 North
27.1 mi · 23%
West Houghton Lake Road
17.9 mi · 15%
East Washington
16.5 mi · 14%
US 127 North
12.3 mi · 10%
South M 37
5.42 mi · 5%
West 13 Mile Road
5.09 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 131 North

Merge slight left

26.7 mi · 00h 27m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.3 mi
87.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cadillac
01h 21m from Troy
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Cadillac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Troy and 59.7 miles from Roscommon.

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

The direct path is about 87.9 miles (141.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.88 one way or $31.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cadillac

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

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

BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

2 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.
BUS

Manton, Michigan

17 mi away
Junction U.S. 131 & M-42
BUS

Kingsley, Michigan

39 mi away
119 E. Main St.
BUS

Reed City, Michigan

43 mi away
US 10 & 220th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Roscommon. Straight-line distance: 87.94 mi (141.53 km).

Troy

#1 Troy

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population83,589
Coordinates43.7430700, -86.0192300
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
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#2 Roscommon

Village in the United States

Population1,044
Coordinates44.4983500, -84.5919700
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Start: Troy (-86.01923, 43.74307)
End: Roscommon (-84.59197, 44.49835)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.93 L · about $15.88
Round trip
$31.75
8.42 gal · 31.86 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.88 $31.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.91 $35.81
Premium $4.65 $19.59 $39.19
Diesel $5.30 $22.33 $44.66

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 Troy and Roscommon. The current time is 07:38:08.

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.