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Trip from Lansing, MI to Roseville, MI

Drive Time

1h 53m

Distance

91.7 mi

148 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 45m ★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lansing, MI to Roseville, MI covers 91.7 miles and takes about 1h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 96, Walter P Reuther Freeway, West 10 Mile Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.1 miles on I 96. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.93 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

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

45.9 miles from Lansing, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 53m highway drive covering 91.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 96 and Walter P Reuther Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 56.1 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 30 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 56.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and Walter P Reuther Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 91.7 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 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles (I 496): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

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

7
2.6 mi into trip | ~6m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 496 EAST, US 127 SOUTH

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 496 EAST, US 127 SOUTH
7
6.1 mi into trip | ~10m in | I 496

Take the exit onto I 496 toward I 96 East: Detroit

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

Use the slight left lane. Exit 73A Toward I 96 East: Detroit
8
74.5 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in

Take the exit toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 15 Toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road
6
81.7 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
90.9 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in

Take the exit toward M 3: Gratiot Avenue

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 27 Toward M 3: Gratiot Avenue

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Lansing, MI to Roseville, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 5 East: Port Huron along the way.

M 5 East: Port Huron

63.1 mi in | ~1h 12m | via I 696

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 96 56.1 mi 1h
Walter P Reuther Freeway 15.9 mi 17m
West 10 Mile Road 6.7 mi 13m
US 127 3.4 mi 3m
John C Lodge Freeway 2.5 mi 2m
East Michigan Avenue 2.1 mi 5m
East Heights Drive 1.4 mi 2m
I 496 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 96 — 56.1 mi, about 1h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lansing, MI and Roseville, MI.

1

Start on Townsend Street

23 ft · 3 sec · Townsend Street
2

Turn right onto West Allegan Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · West Allegan Street
3

Turn left onto Washington Square South

338 ft · 12 sec · Washington Square South
4

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Michigan Avenue

20 ft · 1 sec · East Michigan Avenue
5

Exit the roundabout onto East Michigan Avenue

2.1 mi · 5 min · East Michigan Avenue
6

Turn right onto South Howard Avenue

0.2 mi · 36 sec · South Howard Avenue
7

Take the ramp straight

440 ft · 11 sec
8

Keep slight left to continue on I 496 EAST, US 127 SOUTH

0.1 mi · 18 sec · I 496 EAST, US 127 SOUTH
9

Merge slight left

3.4 mi · 3 min
10

Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 96 East: Detroit
11

Merge slight right

56 mi · 1 hr
12

Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

8.9 mi · 10 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
13

Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

2.5 mi · 2 min · John C Lodge Freeway
14

Take the exit slight right toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road
15

Turn straight onto Northwestern Highway

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Northwestern Highway
16

Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road

6.6 mi · 13 min · West 10 Mile Road
17

Continue on South Chrysler Drive

0.2 mi · 23 sec · South Chrysler Drive
18

Turn left

299 ft · 17 sec
19

Turn left onto North Chrysler Drive

0.1 mi · 13 sec · North Chrysler Drive
20

Keep slight right to continue on West 10 Mile Road

499 ft · 11 sec · West 10 Mile Road
21

Continue on East Heights Drive

1.4 mi · 2 min · East Heights Drive
22

Continue on Walter P Reuther Drive

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Walter P Reuther Drive
23

Take the ramp straight toward I 696 East

0.3 mi · 36 sec · I 696 East
24

Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

7.0 mi · 7 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
25

Take the exit slight right toward M 3: Gratiot Avenue

0.3 mi · 42 sec · M 3: Gratiot Avenue
26

Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road

0.1 mi · 21 sec · East 11 Mile Road
27

Turn left onto North Gratiot Avenue

0.3 mi · 36 sec · North Gratiot Avenue
28

Continue on Gratiot Avenue

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Gratiot Avenue
29

Turn right

52 ft · 4 sec
30

Arrive at your 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 45.9 miles from Lansing, MI, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.1 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 45.9 miles or 54m 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 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Roseville, 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.

+

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 Lansing, MI

This is one driving day of about 91.7 miles and 1h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lansing, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 96 for about 56.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45.9 mi from Lansing, MI · 54m into the drive

Downtown Canton, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Canton, MI

46 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

Ann Arbor, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ann Arbor, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.9 miles from Lansing, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Roseville, MI

The final approach into Roseville, 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 Roseville, MI.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.93 one way

$27.86 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $15.35 $30.71
premium $4.80 $17.31 $34.62
diesel $5.64 $20.37 $40.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.5 0 $9.63 $4.40
Efficient EV 22.9 0 $8.02 $3.67
EV Truck/SUV 36.7 0 $12.84 $5.87

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 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 data refreshed 5 hours ago

Origin

Lansing, MI

Morning in Lansing on Monday

Local time

7:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Rain Showers

SW 14 to 17 mph 88% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 2:29AM EDT until April 19 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 13 at 2:01AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Destination

Roseville, MI

Morning in Roseville on Monday

Local time

7:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°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

12 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 53m 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 Roseville, MI covers 91.7 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 96, Walter P Reuther Freeway, West 10 Mile 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 45.9 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 $13.93 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 is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 91.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.1 miles (I 496): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Lansing, MI to Roseville, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 5 East: Port Huron along the way.

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