How far is City of Auburn Hills, MI from Madison Heights, MI?
The driving distance from City of Auburn Hills, MI to Madison Heights, MI is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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City in Oakland County in the U.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Auburn Hills and Madison Heights.
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Start on the route
14 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
115 m · 33 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Opdyke Road
1.3 km · 2 min · North Opdyke Road
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Turn sharp left onto University Drive
889 ft · 23 sec · University Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Detroit
1443 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
16.2 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 11 Mile Road
949 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto North Stephenson Highway
637 ft · 22 sec · North Stephenson Highway
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Turn left onto East 11 Mile Road
3101 ft · 1 min · East 11 Mile Road
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Turn right onto John R Road
1847 ft · 49 sec · John R Road
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Turn right onto West Cowan Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · West Cowan Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Cowan Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Auburn Hills and Madison Heights.
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.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
16.2 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Auburn Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Madison Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Auburn Hills to Madison Heights?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Clawson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from City of Auburn Hills and 9.4 miles from Madison Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Auburn Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Madison Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Clawson
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Royal Oak station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Auburn Hills and Madison Heights. Straight-line distance: 14.78 mi (23.78 km).
#1 City of Auburn Hills
City in Oakland County, Michigan
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.6734200, -83.2446600 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Madison Heights
City in Oakland County, Michigan, USA
| Population | 29,633 |
| Coordinates | 42.4858700, -83.1052000 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Cowan Avenue (-83.105197, 42.485833)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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