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Trip from Livonia, MI to Roosevelt Park, MI

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

Drive Time

3h 20m

Distance

181.2 mi

292 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 8m ★
6 AM
3h 20m
8 AM
3h 44m
10 AM
3h 29m
12 PM
3h 26m
3 PM
3h 30m
5 PM
3h 43m
8 PM
3h 13m

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

city in Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Livonia, MI

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Downtown Roosevelt Park, MI, MI

Roosevelt Park, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Livonia, MI to Roosevelt Park, MI covers 181.2 miles and takes about 3h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Plymouth Road, Merriman Road, Schoolcraft Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.33 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

90.6 miles from Livonia, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 20m. Total distance: 181.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 20m drive with frequent turns across 181.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Plymouth Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Livonia, MI to Roosevelt Park, MI is easy. At 3h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Livonia, MI to Roosevelt Park, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Plymouth Road
Merriman Road
Schoolcraft Road
I 96 West
Jeffries Freeway
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
West Norton Avenue
Henry Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Plymouth Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

75 ft · 6 sec · the route
2

Turn right

89 ft · 9 sec
3

Turn right onto Plymouth Road

151 ft · 11 sec · Plymouth Road
4

Turn left onto Merriman Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Merriman Road
5

Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road

335 ft · 13 sec · Schoolcraft Road
6

Continue on Schoolcraft Road

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Schoolcraft Road
7

Take the ramp straight toward I 96 West

0.4 mi · 46 sec · I 96 West
8

Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway

3.3 mi · 3 min · Jeffries Freeway
9

Take the exit slight right toward I 96 West, I 275 North: Flint, Lansing

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 96 West, I 275 North: Flint, Lansing
10

Merge slight left onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway

26 mi · 27 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
11

Keep slight left

55 mi · 58 min
12

Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids

54 mi · 57 min · I 96 West: Grand Rapids
13

Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon

40 mi · 43 min · I 96 West, M 37 North: Muskegon
14

Take the exit slight right

394 ft · 17 sec
15

Turn left onto West Norton Avenue

0.2 mi · 34 sec · West Norton Avenue
16

Turn right onto Henry Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Henry Street
17

Turn left onto Cranbrook Road

331 ft · 17 sec · Cranbrook Road
18

Turn right onto Lindland Road

154 ft · 7 sec · Lindland Road
19

Continue on Sherwood Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Sherwood Road
20

Arrive at your destination

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 90.6 miles from Livonia, MI, or about 1h 40m into the drive.

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 40 miles or 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 90.6 miles or 1h 40m 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 44m

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 Livonia, 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 Livonia, MI

This is one driving day of about 181.2 miles and 3h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Livonia, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 90.6 mi from Livonia, MI · 1h 40m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lansing, MI

91 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lansing, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 90.6 miles from Livonia, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Roosevelt Park, 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

$28.33 one way

$56.66 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 63 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $31.10 $62.21
premium $4.89 $34.87 $69.74
diesel $5.61 $40.01 $80.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 63.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 54.4 0 $19.03 $8.70
Efficient EV 45.3 0 $15.85 $7.25
EV Truck/SUV 72.5 0 $25.37 $11.60

Gas CO2

63 kg

EV CO2

21 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

Livonia, MI

Late night in Livonia on Saturday

Local time

2:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Roosevelt Park, MI

Late night in Roosevelt Park on Saturday

Local time

2:08 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

2 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 20m 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 Livonia, MI to Roosevelt Park, MI covers 181.2 miles and takes about 3h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Plymouth Road, Merriman Road, Schoolcraft Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 90.6 miles from Livonia, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.33 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.

The drive from Livonia, MI to Roosevelt Park, MI is easy. At 3h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Livonia, MI to Roosevelt Park, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Livonia, MI to Roosevelt Park, 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 EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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