How far is Haslett, MI from Royal Oak, MI?

The driving distance from Haslett, MI to Royal Oak, MI is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.22 mi
01h 33m
Flight
66.31 mi
106.72 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.31 mi
Kilometers
106.72 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.22 mi
Kilometers
117.84 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Royal Oak
Wed, Apr 22, 8:35 PM EDT
Return by in Haslett
Wed, Apr 22, 10:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haslett
2026-04-22T19:01
Arrive Royal Oak
Wed, Apr 22, 8:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Haslett
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Brighton
MI

Suburb of Detroit, Michigan, United States

From Haslett
36.5 mi
00h 46m
To Royal Oak
36.7 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NNE
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Haslett and Royal Oak.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Haslett and Royal Oak.

  1. 1

    Start on Haslett Road

    2146 ft · 1 min · Haslett Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cornell Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Cornell Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Grand River Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Grand River Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East Grand River

    9 mi · 14 min · East Grand River

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Stockbridge Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Stockbridge Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1584 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    40.9 mi · 44 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road

    848 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Northwestern Highway

    1190 ft · 28 sec · Northwestern Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road

    5.1 mi · 10 min · West 10 Mile Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    51 m · 9 sec · West 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    56 m · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Haslett and Royal Oak.

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
41.2 mi · 56%
East Grand River
9.01 mi · 12%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.93 mi · 12%
West 10 Mile Road
5.07 mi · 7%
John C Lodge Freeway
2.51 mi · 3%
Cornell Road
2.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Merge slight left

40.9 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
66.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brighton
00h 46m from Haslett
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Haslett and Sunny near Royal Oak.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Haslett to Royal Oak?

The road trip is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km) and usually takes 01h 33m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Haslett and 36.7 miles from Royal Oak.

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

The direct path is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.73 one way or $19.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Haslett and Sunny near Royal Oak.

Stop Ideas Near Brighton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brighton, 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 Brighton.

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

27 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

42 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Durand Union Station

45 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

48 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haslett and Royal Oak. Straight-line distance: 66.31 mi (106.72 km).

Haslett

#1 Haslett

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population19,220
Coordinates42.7469800, -84.4010800
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Royal Oak

#2 Royal Oak

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population58,963
Coordinates42.4894800, -83.1446500
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Haslett (-84.40108, 42.74698)
End: Royal Oak (-83.14465, 42.48948)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.78 L · about $9.73
Round trip
$19.46
5.16 gal · 19.56 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.73 $19.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.97 $21.95
Premium $4.65 $12.01 $24.01
Diesel $5.30 $13.68 $27.37

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Haslett and Royal Oak. The current time is 19:01:49.

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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.