How far is Detroit, MI from Roosevelt Park, MI?

The driving distance from Detroit, MI to Roosevelt Park, MI is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
194.87 mi
03h 37m
Flight
174.22 mi
280.38 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.22 mi
Kilometers
280.38 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.87 mi
Kilometers
313.62 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roosevelt Park
Sat, Apr 18, 4:07 AM EDT
Return by in Detroit
Sat, Apr 18, 7:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Detroit
2026-04-18T00:29
Arrive Roosevelt Park
Sat, Apr 18, 4:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Detroit
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Waverly
MI

City in Bremer County, Iowa, United States

From Detroit
97.2 mi
01h 48m
To Roosevelt Park
97.6 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph SSW
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
22 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Detroit and Roosevelt Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Detroit and Roosevelt Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Cadillac Square

    95 m · 15 sec · Cadillac Square

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    75 m · 7 sec · Bates Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Congress Street

    649 ft · 38 sec · East Congress Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Griswold Street

    635 ft · 26 sec · Griswold Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Jefferson Avenue

    1638 ft · 31 sec · West Jefferson Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on John C Lodge Freeway

    17.8 mi · 23 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 696 West: Lansing

    2310 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  11. 11

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

    53.7 mi · 58 min

  12. 12

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

    40.2 mi · 44 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    120 m · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Norton Avenue

    1147 ft · 34 sec · West Norton Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Henry Street

    1724 ft · 42 sec · Henry Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Cranbrook Road

    101 m · 17 sec · Cranbrook Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lindland Road

    47 m · 7 sec · Lindland Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Sherwood Road

    2090 ft · 2 min · Sherwood Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sherwood Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Detroit and Roosevelt Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 West
94 mi · 48%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
81 mi · 42%
John C Lodge Freeway
17.8 mi · 9%
I 696 West
0.44 mi
Sherwood Road
0.4 mi
Henry Street
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

Walter P Reuther Freeway

Keep slight left

54.8 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
174.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waverly
01h 48m from Detroit
Leave By
9:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Detroit and Showers And Thunderstorms near Roosevelt Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Detroit to Roosevelt Park?

The road trip is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km) and usually takes 03h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.2 miles from Detroit and 97.6 miles from Roosevelt Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.94 one way or $51.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Detroit and Showers And Thunderstorms near Roosevelt Park.

Stop Ideas Near Waverly

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waverly, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waverly.

RAIL

East Lansing station

11 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

47 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

55 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

56 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Detroit and Roosevelt Park. Straight-line distance: 174.22 mi (280.38 km).

Detroit

#1 Detroit

The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area.

Population665,369
Coordinates42.3314300, -83.0457500
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Roosevelt Park

#2 Roosevelt Park

City in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America

Population3,785
Coordinates43.1964000, -86.2722800
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Detroit (-83.04575, 42.33143)
End: Roosevelt Park (-86.27228, 43.1964)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.88 gal
26.03 L · about $25.94
Round trip
$51.89
13.76 gal · 52.06 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.3 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.94 $51.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.26 $58.52
Premium $4.65 $32.02 $64.04
Diesel $5.30 $36.49 $72.98

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Detroit and Roosevelt Park. The current time is 00:29:27.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.