How far is Birmingham, MI from Walters, MI?

The driving distance from Birmingham, MI to Walters, MI is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.31 mi
00h 30m
Flight
16.4 mi
26.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.4 mi
Kilometers
26.39 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.31 mi
Kilometers
34.29 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walters
Fri, Nov 6, 4:12 PM EST
Return by in Birmingham
Fri, Nov 6, 4:42 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Birmingham
2026-11-06T15:41
Arrive Walters
Fri, Nov 6, 4:12 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Birmingham
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Auburn Hills
MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan

From Birmingham
10.6 mi
00h 15m
To Walters
10.7 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Overnight

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM EST
Wind
9 mph WNW
Destination
37°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Birmingham and Walters.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Birmingham and Walters.

  1. 1

    Start on Woodward Avenue

    147 m · 11 sec · Woodward Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Woodward Avenue

    5 mi · 8 min · Woodward Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto East Square Lake Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Square Lake Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    1.3 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Baldwin Road North

    2376 ft · 60 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Baldwin Road

    2915 ft · 1 min · Baldwin Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Baldwin Road

    29 m · 2 sec · South Baldwin Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto South Baldwin Road

    2231 ft · 54 sec · South Baldwin Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Baldwin Road

    41 m · 3 sec · South Baldwin Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto South Baldwin Road

    1273 ft · 31 sec · South Baldwin Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Baldwin Road

    27 m · 2 sec · South Baldwin Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto South Baldwin Road

    1222 ft · 30 sec · South Baldwin Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Baldwin/Maybee Roundabout

    41 m · 3 sec · South Baldwin Road

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto South Baldwin Road

    2586 ft · 49 sec · South Baldwin Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Baldwin/Waldon Roundabout

    38 m · 3 sec · South Baldwin Road

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto South Baldwin Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Baldwin Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Clarkston Road

    54 m · 4 sec · Clarkston Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Clarkston Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Clarkston Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Eston Road

    32 m · 5 sec · North Eston Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Eston Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Birmingham and Walters.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
1 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
98.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
7.82 mi · 37%
Woodward Avenue
5.08 mi · 24%
South Baldwin Road
3.57 mi · 17%
East Square Lake Road
1.56 mi · 7%
Clarkston Road
1.42 mi · 7%
I 75 North
0.82 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

7.82 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
16.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn Hills
00h 15m from Birmingham
Leave By
7:28 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Birmingham and Cloudy near Walters.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Birmingham to Walters?

The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Auburn Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Birmingham and 10.7 miles from Walters.

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

The direct path is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.25 one way or $6.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Birmingham and Cloudy near Walters.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Auburn Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 5.4 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

City of Madison Heights

Madison Heights , MI
300 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Rating 4.8/5 32 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn Hills.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

8 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

16 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

17 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

23 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Birmingham and Walters. Straight-line distance: 16.4 mi (26.39 km).

Birmingham

#1 Birmingham

City in Michigan

Population21,312
Coordinates42.5467000, -83.2113200
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
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#2 Walters

Walters is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.7639200, -83.3413300
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Birmingham (-83.21132, 42.5467)
End: Walters (-83.34133, 42.76392)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.85 L · about $3.25
Round trip
$6.51
1.5 gal · 5.7 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $3.25 $6.51
Mid-grade $5.02 $3.77 $7.53
Premium $5.62 $4.21 $8.43
Diesel $6.61 $4.96 $9.91

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Birmingham and Walters. The current time is 15:41:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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