This 180.8-mile drive from Roosevelt Park to Livonia, Michigan, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 19 minutes. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with 96% of the journey utilizing major interstates like I-96 and I-275, along with Seaway Drive. With a projected fuel cost of around $28, it's an economical option for exploring within the Midwest region. This straightforward drive is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B 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
90.4 miles from Roosevelt Park, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 39m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 19m. Total distance: 180.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 180.8-mile journey, as 96% of the route involves interstate travel. You'll spend a significant amount of time on I-96, including a continuous stretch of 163.5 miles. While the primary roads are I-96, I-275, and Seaway Drive, the profile suggests a consistent, fast-paced drive. This route is designed for efficiency rather than winding scenic byways, making it a dependable choice for covering distance.
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 163.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and I 275. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Coolidge Road.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 180.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 (Coolidge Road): Navigation decision point; at 100.8 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 167.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 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
7
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
8
167.6 mi into trip|~3h 2m in
Take the exit toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 163
Toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
6
174.7 mi into trip|~3h 9m in
Take the exit toward I 96 East: Detroit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
7
179.3 mi into trip|~3h 16m in
Take the exit toward Merriman Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 175
Toward Merriman Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Roosevelt Park, MI and Livonia, MI, road signs point toward M 5 North: Detroit and Toledo.
M 5 North: Detroit
167.6 mi in|~3h 2m
Toledo
167.6 mi in|~3h 2m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 96
163.5 mi
2h 55m
I 275
6.1 mi
6m
Seaway Drive
3.4 mi
4m
Jeffries Freeway
3.3 mi
3m
Merriman Road
1 mi
1m
West Summit Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
Coolidge Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Schoolcraft Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 163.5 mi, about 2h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roosevelt Park, MI and Livonia, 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
67 mi·1 hr 11 min·I 96
Toward I 96 East: DetroitUse the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi·34 sec
Exit 163Toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, ToledoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·29 sec
9
Continue on I 275; I 96
6.1 mi·6 min·I 275; I 96
10
Take the exit
1.3 mi·2 min
Toward I 96 East: DetroitUse the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 96
3.3 mi·3 min·Jeffries Freeway
Toward I 96 East: Livonia, Detroit
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 175Toward Merriman RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road
477 ft·14 sec·Schoolcraft Road
14
Turn right onto Merriman Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Merriman Road
15
Turn right
98 ft·9 sec
16
Turn right
31 ft·2 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 19-minute duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day. You can depart anytime, but an early morning start will help you avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach Livonia. With only one recommended stop and the longest stretch on I-96 being quite substantial, plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly. Consider filling up your tank before you begin, as the majority of the drive is on major highways where services are generally plentiful.
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 90.4 miles from Roosevelt Park, MI, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 163.5 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 40 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.4 miles or 1h 39m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Livonia, 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 180.8 miles and 3h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 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 163.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 90.4 mi from Roosevelt Park, MI
· 1h 39m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.27 one way
$56.53 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg63 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$31.03
$62.07
premium
$4.89
$34.79
$69.59
diesel
$5.61
$39.92
$79.84
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: 63.3 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
54.2
0
$18.98
$8.68
Efficient EV
45.2
0
$15.82
$7.23
EV Truck/SUV
72.3
0
$25.31
$11.57
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
Roosevelt Park, MI
Late night
in Roosevelt Park on Saturday
Local time
2:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Livonia, MI
Late night
in Livonia on Saturday
Local time
2:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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 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 19m 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 Livonia, MI covers 180.8 miles and takes about 3h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 96, I 275, 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 90.4 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 $28.27 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 180.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 (Coolidge Road): Navigation decision point; at 100.8 miles (I 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 167.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Roosevelt Park, MI and Livonia, MI, road signs point toward M 5 North: Detroit and Toledo.
