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Trip from Detroit, MI to Roosevelt Park, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 37m

Distance

194.9 mi

314 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 25m ★
6 AM
3h 38m
8 AM
4h 3m
10 AM
3h 47m
12 PM
3h 44m
3 PM
3h 48m
5 PM
4h 2m
8 PM
3h 30m

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

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Roosevelt Park, MI

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Trip Overview

Detroit, MI to Roosevelt Park, MI is 194.9 miles and takes about 3h 37m via I 96, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that stays within the Midwest, specifically Michigan, for its entirety. Given its relatively short duration, it's an ideal one-day journey, perfect for getting from point A to point B efficiently. You'll spend most of your time on major freeways, making it a practical option for a quick transit.

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

97.4 miles from Detroit, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 96 166.6 mi 2h 59m
John C Lodge Freeway 17.8 mi 23m
Walter P Reuther Freeway 8.2 mi 8m
Sherwood Road 0.4 mi 1m
Henry Street 0.3 mi <1m
West Jefferson Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
West Norton Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
East Congress Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 96 — 166.6 mi, about 2h 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Detroit, MI and Roosevelt Park, MI.

1

Start on Cadillac Square

313 ft · 14 sec · Cadillac Square
2

Turn right onto Bates Street

247 ft · 7 sec · Bates Street
3

Turn right onto East Congress Street

0.1 mi · 38 sec · East Congress Street
4

Turn left onto Griswold Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Griswold Street
5

Turn right onto M 10

0.3 mi · 31 sec · West Jefferson Avenue
6

Continue on M 10

18 mi · 23 min · John C Lodge Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Exit 18C Toward I 696 West: Lansing Use the slight left lane.
8

Merge onto I 696

8.2 mi · 8 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 96

18 mi · 19 min · I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96

55 mi · 58 min · I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96

54 mi · 57 min · I 96
Toward I 96 West: Grand Rapids Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 96; M 37

40 mi · 43 min · I 96; M 37
Toward I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

395 ft · 16 sec
14

Turn left onto West Norton Avenue

0.2 mi · 33 sec · West Norton Avenue
15

Turn right onto Henry Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Henry Street
16

Turn left onto Cranbrook Road

330 ft · 16 sec · Cranbrook Road
17

Turn right onto Lindland Road

154 ft · 6 sec · Lindland Road
18

Continue on Sherwood Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Sherwood Road
19

Arrive at destination

Sherwood Road

Trip Plan

With a drive time under four hours and a projected fuel cost of around $30, this trip offers considerable flexibility. You can easily depart in the morning and arrive by lunchtime, or even leave after lunch and reach your destination before dinner. The 166.6-mile stretch on I 96 means you'll want to ensure you have a full tank of gas before embarking on that segment to avoid any unnecessary stops. Since it's a single-day drive, plan for one main stop for a break or meal to keep your travel time efficient.

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 97.4 miles from Detroit, MI, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 166.6 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 43 miles or 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 97.4 miles or 1h 50m 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 57m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Detroit, 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 Detroit, MI

This is one driving day of about 194.9 miles and 3h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Detroit, 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 96 for about 166.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lansing, MI

97 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

Clyde, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lansing, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 97.4 miles from Detroit, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 96 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 166.6 miles.

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

Detroit Princess Riverboat

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Detroit, Michigan

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18773382628

Visit website

Lakeside Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Muskegon, Michigan

1.7 mi

Cafe Sous Terre

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Detroit, Michigan

1.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Roasting Plant Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Detroit, Michigan

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–5:30 pm

+13137824291

Visit website

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters Detroit

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Detroit, Michigan

0.2 mi

Madcap Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Detroit, Michigan

0.2 mi

Detroit Princess Riverboat

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18773382628

Visit website

Lakeside Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 194.9

Muskegon, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12317558600

Visit website

Cafe Sous Terre

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+13132282880

Visit website

That Early Bird

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 153.1

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16162588350

Visit website

Roasting Plant Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $1 to $10

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5:30 pm

+13137824291

Visit website

Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters Detroit

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13133383515

Visit website

Madcap Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+18888669091

Visit website

Joe's Coffee & Tea Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 27.8

Novi, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12485333355

Visit website

Anna’s Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+13133649143

Visit website

Haraz Coffee House

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13138161440

Visit website

Black Iron Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 55.7

Howell, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15172958259

Visit website

BakeCurry Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 27.8

Novi, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12484828747

Detroit Rolling Pub

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 10 am–10:30 pm

+13137105156

Visit website

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 153.1

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16169571580

Visit website

Beacon Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13135668250

Visit website

Detroit Riverwalk

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13135668200

Visit website

Detroit Riverfront Conservancy

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13135668200

Visit website

William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+13133960217

Visit website

Ze Mound

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Detroit, Michigan

Hours: Open 24 hours

Windsor Sculpture Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Windsor, Ontario

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15192531812

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 153.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Bates Street

Turn right onto Bates Street

Navigation decision point

7
18.5 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward I 696 West: Lansing

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

Use the slight left lane. Exit 18C Toward I 696 West: Lansing
6
45 mi into trip | ~54m in | I 96

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
99.9 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in | I 96

Keep slight left at fork onto I 96 toward I 96 West: Grand Rapids

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 96 West: Grand Rapids
8
153.5 mi into trip | ~2h 50m in | I 96; M 37

Keep slight right at fork onto I 96; M 37 toward I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.47 one way

$60.94 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 68 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $33.46 $66.91
premium $4.89 $37.51 $75.01
diesel $5.61 $43.03 $86.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 68.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 58.5 0 $20.46 $9.36
Efficient EV 48.7 0 $17.05 $7.80
EV Truck/SUV 78 0 $27.29 $12.47

Gas CO2

68 kg

EV CO2

23 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

Detroit, MI

Night in Detroit on Saturday

Local time

10:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

WSW 13 to 16 mph 88% chance Live forecast

Destination

Roosevelt Park, MI

Night in Roosevelt Park on Saturday

Local time

10:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

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

23 degrees cooler at arrival

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

Road read

3h 37m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for 99% of this trip. You'll be navigating primarily on I 96, with portions on the John C Lodge Freeway and Walter P Reuther Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 166.6 miles on I 96, meaning you can settle in for a substantial period without significant changes in road type. This route prioritizes speed and directness over varied scenery, offering a consistent interstate experience for its 3-hour-plus duration.

99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 166.6 mi on I 96.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and John C Lodge Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Bates Street.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 194.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Bates Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 45 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Detroit, MI to Roosevelt Park, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 37 North: Muskegon along the way.

M 37 North: Muskegon

153.5 mi in | ~2h 50m | via I 96; M 37

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 37m. Total distance: 194.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 166.6 miles on I 96. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Roosevelt Park, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Bates Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 45 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Roosevelt Park, MI, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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