This 169.7-mile drive from Roosevelt Park to Ann Arbor, Michigan, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 7 minutes. With 97% of the journey on highways, it's a straightforward trip focused on efficient travel through the Midwest. The estimated fuel cost is around $27, making it an economical option for a quick getaway or a necessary commute. This route is best suited for those who prefer to cover distance quickly, with most of the travel occurring on I-96. You'll find it a practical way to connect two points within Michigan without extensive planning.
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
84.9 miles from Roosevelt Park, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 33m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 7m. Total distance: 169.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the vast majority of this 169.7-mile trip, with 97% of it on major roads like I-96 and US-23. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 147.4 miles on I-96, meaning you'll spend a considerable amount of time on this high-speed corridor. While Seaway Drive is part of the route, the character is predominantly that of a swift interstate journey. This setup is ideal if you're looking to make good time and minimize time spent navigating local traffic or slower roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 147.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and US 23. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 100.8 miles in near I 96.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 169.7 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 100.8 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 151.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 151.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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100.8 mi into trip|~1h 50m in|I 96
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96 toward I 96 East: Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
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151.5 mi into trip|~2h 44m in
Take the exit toward US 23: Ann Arbor, Flint
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 148A-B
Toward US 23: Ann Arbor, Flint
8
151.8 mi into trip|~2h 45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 148A
Toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor
7
166.3 mi into trip|~3h in|US 23 BUS
Take the exit onto US 23 BUS toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 45
Toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor
7
167.8 mi into trip|~3h 2m in|US 23 BUS
Take the exit onto US 23 BUS toward US 23 BUS: Downtown Ann Arbor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward US 23 BUS: Downtown Ann Arbor
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 Roosevelt Park, MI to Ann Arbor, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Flint along the way.
Flint
151.5 mi in|~2h 44m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 96
147.4 mi
2h 37m
US 23
14.1 mi
15m
Seaway Drive
3.4 mi
4m
US 23 BUS
2.4 mi
3m
North State Street
0.6 mi
1m
West Summit Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
Depot Street
0.4 mi
1m
Coolidge Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 147.4 mi, about 2h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roosevelt Park, MI and Ann Arbor, 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
97 mi·1 hr 43 min·I 96
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 96
51 mi·54 min·I 96
Toward I 96 East: DetroitUse the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·21 sec
Exit 148A-BToward US 23: Ann Arbor, FlintUse the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 148AToward US 23 South: Ann ArborUse the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto US 23
14 mi·15 min·US 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto US 23 BUS
1.5 mi·1 min·US 23 BUS
Exit 45Toward M 14 West: Ann ArborUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto US 23 BUS
0.9 mi·1 min·US 23 BUS
Exit 3Toward US 23 BUS: Downtown Ann ArborUse the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto Depot Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Depot Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right
119 ft·6 sec
14
Continue on North State Street
0.6 mi·1 min·North State Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Arrive at destination
South State Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 3-hour and 7-minute duration for this 169.7-mile drive, it's easily manageable as a single-day trip. Aim to depart in the morning to take advantage of lighter traffic, especially if you're traveling on a weekday. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in when and where you choose to take a break, but be mindful of the 147.4-mile stretch on I-96; plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before you begin this long segment. The estimated $27 fuel cost is a good baseline for budgeting your travel expenses.
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 84.9 miles from Roosevelt Park, MI, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 147.4 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 37 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.9 miles or 1h 33m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ann Arbor, 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.
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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 Roosevelt Park, MI
This is one driving day of about 169.7 miles and 3h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Roosevelt Park, 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 147.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 84.9 mi from Roosevelt Park, MI
· 1h 33m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.53 one way
$53.06 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg59 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$29.13
$58.26
premium
$4.89
$32.66
$65.31
diesel
$5.61
$37.47
$74.94
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
50.9
0
$17.82
$8.15
Efficient EV
42.4
0
$14.85
$6.79
EV Truck/SUV
67.9
0
$23.76
$10.86
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 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 15, 2026
Origin
Roosevelt Park, MI
Night
in Roosevelt Park on Friday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Ann Arbor, MI
Night
in Ann Arbor on Friday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
21 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
3h 7m 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 Ann Arbor, MI covers 169.7 miles and takes about 3h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 96, US 23, 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 84.9 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 $26.53 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 169.7 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 100.8 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 151.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 151.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Roosevelt Park, MI to Ann Arbor, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Flint along the way.
