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Trip from Roscommon, MI to Flint, MI

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

Drive Time

2h 14m

Distance

127.4 mi

205 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 5m ★
6 AM
2h 14m
8 AM
2h 33m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 32m
8 PM
2h 9m

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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Trip Overview

The drive from Roscommon, MI to Flint, MI covers 127.4 miles and takes about 2h 14m 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, UAW Freeway, Roscommon Road 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 $18.91 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.

Midpoint

63.7 miles from Roscommon, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 127.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 14m highway drive covering 127.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 BL and UAW Freeway. 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 11 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 UAW Freeway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in near I 75 BL.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Roscommon, MI to Flint, MI is easy. At 2h 14m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles (I 75 BL): Navigation decision point; at 116.7 miles (I 475 / UAW Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 126.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 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
6
116.7 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in | I 475 / UAW Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 475 / UAW Freeway toward I 475: Downtown Flint

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 125 Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
5
126.7 mi into trip | ~2h 12m in

Take the exit toward M 21

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 7 Toward M 21
6
127.2 mi into trip | ~2h 13m in | M 21 / East Court Street

Turn right onto M 21 / East Court Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
127.4 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 BL 113.5 mi 1h 56m
UAW Freeway 10 mi 10m
Roscommon Road 1.8 mi 2m
Lake Street 1.4 mi 2m
East Court Street 0.2 mi <1m
Chavez Drive 0.2 mi <1m
South 5th Street <0.1 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 Flint, 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 right at fork onto I 475

10.0 mi · 10 min · UAW Freeway
Exit 125 Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 7 Toward M 21
7

Continue on Chavez Drive

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Chavez Drive
8

Turn right onto M 21

0.2 mi · 31 sec · East Court Street
Use the right lane.
9

Turn left

68 ft · 6 sec
10

Turn right

93 ft · 6 sec
11

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 63.7 miles from Roscommon, MI, or about 1h 7m 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 28 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 63.7 miles or 1h 7m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Flint, 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 127.4 miles and 2h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Roscommon, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 63.7 mi from Roscommon, MI · 1h 7m into the drive

Downtown Worth, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Worth, MI

64 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.

Pacing Suggestions

West Branch, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Worth, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 63.7 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 Flint, MI

The final approach into Flint, 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 Flint, 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 Coffee Stop

Stone Mountain Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

West Branch, Michigan

Early in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 27.3

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+19893453006

Visit website

Stardust Entertainment Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 91

Saginaw, Michigan

Hours: 12–11 pm

+19897936300

Visit website

Stone Mountain Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 27.3

West Branch, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+19893453006

Visit website

Sloan Museum of Discovery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 127.4

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18102373450

Visit website

Flint Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 127.4

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18107675437

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 127.4

Flint, Michigan

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18104078972

Visit website

Marshall M Fredericks Sculpture Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 81.9

University Center, Michigan

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+19899647125

Visit website

Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 118.3

Flint, Michigan

Hours: Closed

+18107367100

Visit website

Airborne Adventure Park - Saginaw, MI

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 91

Saginaw, Michigan

Hours: 4–8 pm

+19895960022

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.91 one way

$37.83 round trip

$3.77/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $21.33 $42.66
premium $4.65 $23.34 $46.69
diesel $5.30 $26.60 $53.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 44.6 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 38.2 0 $13.38 $6.12
Efficient EV 31.9 0 $11.15 $5.10
EV Truck/SUV 51 0 $17.84 $8.15

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (67% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Roscommon, MI

Morning in Roscommon on Saturday

Local time

9:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Flint, MI

Morning in Flint on Saturday

Local time

9:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

39°F

Worth, MI

64 mi in

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

6 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

2h 14m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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 Flint, MI covers 127.4 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75 BL, UAW Freeway, Roscommon Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 63.7 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 $18.91 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Roscommon, MI to Flint, MI is easy. At 2h 14m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles (I 75 BL): Navigation decision point; at 116.7 miles (I 475 / UAW Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 126.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

The route from Roscommon, MI to Flint, 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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