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Trip from Roosevelt Park, MI to Lansing, MI

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

Drive Time

1h 58m

Distance

102.6 mi

165 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 50m ★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 53m

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

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Downtown Roosevelt Park, MI, MI

Roosevelt Park, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Roosevelt Park, MI to Lansing, MI covers 102.6 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 96, West Grand River Avenue, Seaway Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 89.9 miles on I 96. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.04 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

51.3 miles from Roosevelt Park, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 102.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 58m highway drive covering 102.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 96 and West Grand River Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 89.9 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 13 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 89.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and West Grand River Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Coolidge Road.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Roosevelt Park, MI to Lansing, MI is easy. At 1h 58m with 88% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Coolidge Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 31 BUS / Seaway Drive): Navigation decision point; at 94 miles (I 96 BL): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 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 | Coolidge Road

Turn right onto Coolidge Road

Navigation decision point

4
0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 31 BUS / Seaway Drive

Turn right onto US 31 BUS / Seaway Drive

Navigation decision point

5
94 mi into trip | ~1h 43m in | I 96 BL

Take the exit onto I 96 BL toward BL I 96: Grand River Ave

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 90 Toward BL I 96: Grand River Ave
4
102 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in | CL / West Allegan Street

Turn left onto CL / West Allegan Street

Navigation decision point

4
102.6 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in | Townsend Street

Turn right onto Townsend Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 96 89.9 mi 1h 36m
West Grand River Avenue 5.7 mi 8m
Seaway Drive 3.4 mi 4m
North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard 1.6 mi 3m
West Allegan Street 0.6 mi 1m
West Summit Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
I 96 BL 0.4 mi <1m
North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 96 — 89.9 mi, about 1h 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Sherwood Road

120 ft · 7 sec · Sherwood Road
2

Turn right onto Coolidge Road

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Coolidge Road
3

Turn right onto West Summit Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Summit Avenue
4

Turn right onto US 31 BUS

3.4 mi · 4 min · Seaway Drive
5

Continue on I 96

90 mi · 1 hr 36 min · I 96
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Take the exit onto I 96 BL

0.4 mi · 48 sec · I 96 BL
Exit 90 Toward BL I 96: Grand River Ave
7

Turn left onto I 96 BL

5.7 mi · 8 min · West Grand River Avenue
8

Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
9

Continue on North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
10

Continue on North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

0.3 mi · 39 sec · North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
11

Turn left onto CL

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Allegan Street
12

Turn right onto Townsend Street

22 ft · 1 sec · Townsend Street
13

Arrive at destination

Townsend Street

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 51.3 miles from Roosevelt Park, MI, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.9 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 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 51.3 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 32m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Roosevelt Park, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Roosevelt Park, MI

This is one driving day of about 102.6 miles and 1h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Roosevelt Park, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 96 for about 89.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 51.3 mi from Roosevelt Park, MI · 57m into the drive

city in Kent County, Michigan, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

East Grand Rapids, MI

51 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.

Popular next leg

East Grand Rapids, MI to Lansing, MI

61.3 mi · 1h 16m

Pacing Suggestions

Coopersville, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East Grand Rapids, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.3 miles from Roosevelt Park, 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 89.9 miles.

Arriving in Lansing, MI

The final approach into Lansing, 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 start, short detour

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

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12317558600

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

The Hob Nob

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lansing, Michigan

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 102.6

Hours: 7 am–5:30 pm

+15173726899

Visit website

Blue Owl Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lansing, Michigan

0.9 mi

Courageous Coffee Cafe & Bakery

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Portland, Michigan

0.7 mi

Lakeside Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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

Muskegon, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12317558600

Visit website

That Early Bird

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 44

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16162588350

Visit website

The Hob Nob

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 102.6

Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5:30 pm

+15173726899

Visit website

Blue Owl Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 102.6

Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+15175756836

Visit website

Courageous Coffee Cafe & Bakery

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 80.6

Portland, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm

+15179754213

Visit website

Strange Matter Coffee Eastside

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 102.6

Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15172245495

Visit website

The Urban Cup

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 102.6

Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 8:30 am–4 pm

+15175745617

Hooked

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 102.6

Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+15177211330

Visit website

Château Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 102.6

Lansing, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15175804913

Visit website

Schuil Coffee Company

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 44

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+16169566815

Visit website

Coopersville Historical Museum

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 22

Coopersville, Michigan

Hours: Closed

+16169977240

Visit website

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 44

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16169571580

Visit website

Craig's Cruisers - Muskegon

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 7.3

Norton Shores, Michigan

Hours: 3–8 pm

+12317984936

Visit website

S.S. Milwaukee Clipper

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Muskegon, Michigan

+12312990784

Grand Rapids Escape Room

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 44

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 4–8 pm

+16164019441

Visit website

Muskegon Museum of Art

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Muskegon, Michigan

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12317202570

Visit website

Camelot Park

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 44

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+16164563232

Visit website

Fish Ladder Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 36.6

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+16164563696

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.04 one way

$32.08 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $17.61 $35.22
premium $4.89 $19.74 $39.49
diesel $5.61 $22.65 $45.31

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: 35.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.8 0 $10.77 $4.92
Efficient EV 25.7 0 $8.98 $4.10
EV Truck/SUV 41 0 $14.36 $6.57

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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

Roosevelt Park, MI

Morning in Roosevelt Park on Saturday

Local time

9:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lansing, MI

Morning in Lansing on Saturday

Local time

9:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°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

3 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

1h 58m 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 Roosevelt Park, MI to Lansing, MI covers 102.6 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 96, West Grand River Avenue, Seaway Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 51.3 miles from Roosevelt Park, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.04 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 Roosevelt Park, MI to Lansing, MI is easy. At 1h 58m with 88% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Coolidge Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 31 BUS / Seaway Drive): Navigation decision point; at 94 miles (I 96 BL): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

The route from Roosevelt Park, MI to Lansing, 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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