The drive from Lansing, MI to Roosevelt Park, MI covers 104.7 miles and takes about 1h 57m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 96, Ransom E Olds Freeway, I 69 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 93.9 miles on I 96.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.37 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
52.3 miles from Lansing, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 57m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 104.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 57m highway drive covering 104.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 96 and Ransom E Olds Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 93.9 miles on I 96.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 96 is the longest continuous segment at about 93.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and Ransom E Olds Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Allegan Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 104.7 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (West Allegan Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (I 496): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.7 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|West Allegan Street
Turn left onto West Allegan Street
Navigation decision point
6
5.6 mi into trip|~7m in|I 496
Keep slight right at fork onto I 496 toward I 69 North, I 96 West: Flint, Grand Rapids
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 69 North, I 96 West: Flint, Grand Rapi...
7
9.7 mi into trip|~12m 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
63.4 mi into trip|~1h 9m 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
5
104.3 mi into trip|~1h 55m in|Lindland Road
Turn right onto Lindland Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lansing, MI and Roosevelt Park, MI, road signs point toward Grand Rapids and M 37 North: Muskegon.
Grand Rapids
5.6 mi in|~7m|via I 496
M 37 North: Muskegon
63.4 mi in|~1h 9m|via I 96; M 37
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 96
93.9 mi
1h 41m
Ransom E Olds Freeway
4.5 mi
4m
I 69
2.9 mi
3m
I 496
1.2 mi
1m
South Walnut Street
0.4 mi
1m
Sherwood Road
0.4 mi
1m
Henry Street
0.3 mi
<1m
West Norton Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 93.9 mi, about 1h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing, MI and Roosevelt Park, MI.
1
Start on Townsend Street
22 ft·6 sec·Townsend Street
2
Turn left onto West Allegan Street
412 ft·15 sec·West Allegan Street
3
Turn left onto South Walnut Street
0.4 mi·1 min·South Walnut Street
4
Turn right onto West Saint Joseph Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·West Saint Joseph Street
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·55 sec
Toward I 496 West
6
Merge onto I 496
4.5 mi·4 min·Ransom E Olds Freeway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 496
1.2 mi·1 min·I 496
Toward I 69 North, I 96 West: Flint, Grand Rapids
8
Merge onto I 69; I 96
2.9 mi·3 min·I 69; I 96
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
54 mi·57 min·I 96
Toward I 96 West: Grand RapidsUse the slight right lane.
10
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: MuskegonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
395 ft·16 sec
12
Turn left onto West Norton Avenue
0.2 mi·33 sec·West Norton Avenue
13
Turn right onto Henry Street
0.3 mi·41 sec·Henry Street
14
Turn left onto Cranbrook Road
330 ft·16 sec·Cranbrook Road
15
Turn right onto Lindland Road
154 ft·6 sec·Lindland Road
16
Continue on Sherwood Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Sherwood Road
17
Arrive at destination
Sherwood Road
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 52.3 miles from Lansing, MI, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.9 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 23 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.3 miles or 57m 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 34m
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 Lansing, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lansing, MI
This is one driving day of about 104.7 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Lansing, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 96 for about 93.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.3 mi from Lansing, MI
· 57m into the drive
The midpoint is around 52.3 miles from Lansing, 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 93.9 miles.
Arriving in Roosevelt Park, MI
The final approach into Roosevelt Park, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
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
Lakeside Cafe
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Muskegon, Michigan
Near the end, short detour
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 104.7
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.37 one way
$32.74 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$17.97
$35.94
premium
$4.89
$20.15
$40.30
diesel
$5.61
$23.12
$46.23
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.4
0
$10.99
$5.03
Efficient EV
26.2
0
$9.16
$4.19
EV Truck/SUV
41.9
0
$14.66
$6.70
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
Lansing, MI
Late night
in Lansing on Saturday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 14 mph93% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Roosevelt Park, MI
Late night
in Roosevelt Park on Saturday
Local time
5:22 AM
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
4 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
1h 57m 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 Lansing, MI to Roosevelt Park, MI covers 104.7 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 96, Ransom E Olds Freeway, I 69. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.3 miles from Lansing, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.37 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 104.7 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (West Allegan Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (I 496): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.7 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Lansing, MI and Roosevelt Park, MI, road signs point toward Grand Rapids and M 37 North: Muskegon.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
