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Trip from Roscommon, MI to Ann Arbor, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 8m

Distance

176.5 mi

284 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 57m ★
6 AM
3h 8m
8 AM
3h 32m
10 AM
3h 16m
12 PM
3h 14m
3 PM
3h 18m
5 PM
3h 30m
8 PM
3h 1m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Roscommon, MI, MI

Roscommon, MI

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Downtown Ann Arbor, MI, MI

Ann Arbor, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Roscommon, MI to Ann Arbor, MI covers 176.5 miles and takes about 3h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75 BL, US 23, I 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 113.5 miles on I 75 BL. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.20 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

88.2 miles from Roscommon, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 8m. Total distance: 176.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 8m highway drive covering 176.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 BL and US 23. The longest continuous stretch is about 113.5 miles on I 75 BL.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 BL is the longest continuous segment at about 113.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 BL and US 23. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in near I 75 BL.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 176.5 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles (I 75 BL): Navigation decision point; at 127.7 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 173.1 miles (US 23 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
3.2 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 75 BL

Take the ramp onto I 75 BL toward I 75 South

Navigation decision point

Toward I 75 South
7
127.7 mi into trip | ~2h 13m in | US 23

Keep slight right at fork onto US 23 toward US 23: Ann Arbor

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 23: Ann Arbor
7
173.1 mi into trip | ~3h 2m in | US 23 BUS

Take the exit onto US 23 BUS toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 45 Toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor
7
174.6 mi into trip | ~3h 3m in | US 23 BUS

Take the exit onto US 23 BUS toward US 23 BUS: Downtown Ann Arbor

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 3 Toward US 23 BUS: Downtown Ann Arbor
5
175.5 mi into trip | ~3h 5m in | Depot Street

Turn left onto Depot Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 BL 113.5 mi 1h 56m
US 23 45.4 mi 48m
I 75 11 mi 11m
US 23 BUS 2.4 mi 3m
Roscommon Road 1.8 mi 2m
Lake Street 1.4 mi 2m
North State Street 0.6 mi 1m
Depot Street 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 75 BL — 113.5 mi, about 1h 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roscommon, MI and Ann Arbor, MI.

1

Start on OLD 76

152 ft · 10 sec · South 5th Street
2

Turn left onto I 75 BL; M 18

1.4 mi · 2 min · Lake Street
3

Continue on I 75 BL; M 18

1.8 mi · 2 min · Roscommon Road
4

Take the ramp onto I 75 BL

114 mi · 1 hr 56 min · I 75 BL
Toward I 75 South
5

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23

11 mi · 11 min · I 75; US 23
6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 23

45 mi · 48 min · US 23
Toward US 23: Ann Arbor Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit onto US 23 BUS

1.5 mi · 1 min · US 23 BUS
Exit 45 Toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit onto US 23 BUS

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 23 BUS
Exit 3 Toward US 23 BUS: Downtown Ann Arbor Use the slight right lane.
9

Turn left onto Depot Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Depot Street
Use the left lane.
10

Turn right

119 ft · 6 sec
11

Continue on North State Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North State Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Arrive at destination

South State Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 88.2 miles from Roscommon, MI, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.5 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 39 miles or 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 88.2 miles or 1h 32m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ann Arbor, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Roscommon, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Roscommon, MI

This is one driving day of about 176.5 miles and 3h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Roscommon, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 BL for about 113.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 88.2 mi from Roscommon, MI · 1h 32m into the drive

Downtown Freeland, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Freeland, MI

88 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Freeland, MI to Ann Arbor, MI

100 mi · 1h 52m

Pacing Suggestions

West Branch, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bay City, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 88.2 miles from Roscommon, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 BL if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 113.5 miles.

Arriving in Ann Arbor, MI

The final approach into Ann Arbor, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Ann Arbor, MI.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Misfit Society Coffee Club

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 176.5

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17342632228

Visit website

The Drip House Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Ann Arbor, Michigan

1 mi

RoosRoast Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ann Arbor, Michigan

1.6 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Comet Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 176.5

Hours: 7:30 am–6:30 pm

+17342220579

Visit website

RoosRoast Liberty

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ann Arbor, Michigan

0.4 mi

Vertex Coffee Roasters Ann Arbor

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ann Arbor, Michigan

0.5 mi

Misfit Society Coffee Club

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 176.5

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17342632228

Visit website

The Drip House Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 176.5

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+17348004135

Visit website

RoosRoast Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 176.5

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17342229202

Visit website

Zingerman's Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 176.5

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+17349296060

Visit website

Dozer Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 176.5

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17349295217

Visit website

Stardust Entertainment Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 88.2

Saginaw, Michigan

Hours: 12–11 pm

+19897936300

Visit website

Comet Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 176.5

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7:30 am–6:30 pm

+17342220579

Visit website

RoosRoast Liberty

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 176.5

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17343692494

Visit website

Vertex Coffee Roasters Ann Arbor

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 176.5

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17347807060

Visit website

Thread Creek Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 151.3

Howell, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18107469302

Visit website

Jabal Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 176.5

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+17345445450

Visit website

Black Diesel Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 176.5

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–7 pm

+17344368355

Visit website

Venue Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 176.5

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+17348229821

Visit website

Rawaq Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv mile 176.5

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+17344368412

Visit website

Painting with a Twist

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 138.7

Fenton, Michigan

Hours: 12–5 pm

+18102151088

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 126.1

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18104078972

Visit website

Leslie Science & Nature Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 176.5

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+17349971553

Visit website

Flint Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 126.1

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18107675437

Visit website

Airborne Adventure Park - Saginaw, MI

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 88.2

Saginaw, Michigan

Hours: 4–8 pm

+19895960022

Visit website

Marshall M Fredericks Sculpture Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 88.2

University Center, Michigan

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+19899647125

Visit website

Sloan Museum of Discovery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 126.1

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18102373450

Visit website

Bay City State Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 75.6

Bay City, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+19896843020

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.20 one way

$52.41 round trip

$3.77/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $29.55 $59.11
premium $4.65 $32.34 $64.68
diesel $5.30 $36.86 $73.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 61.8 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 52.9 0 $18.53 $8.47
Efficient EV 44.1 0 $15.44 $7.06
EV Truck/SUV 70.6 0 $24.71 $11.30

Gas CO2

62 kg

EV CO2

21 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Roscommon, MI

Morning in Roscommon on Saturday

Local time

9:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ann Arbor, MI

Morning in Ann Arbor on Saturday

Local time

9:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

WSW 15 mph 85% chance Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

26 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 8m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Roscommon, MI to Ann Arbor, MI covers 176.5 miles and takes about 3h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75 BL, US 23, I 75. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 88.2 miles from Roscommon, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.20 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 176.5 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles (I 75 BL): Navigation decision point; at 127.7 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 173.1 miles (US 23 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Roscommon, MI to Ann Arbor, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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