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

The driving distance from Leoni, MI to Royal Oak, MI is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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
69.76 mi
01h 31m
Flight
59.86 mi
96.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.86 mi
Kilometers
96.33 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.76 mi
Kilometers
112.27 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Royal Oak
Wed, Apr 22, 10:06 PM EDT
Return by in Leoni
Wed, Apr 22, 11:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leoni
2026-04-22T20:35
Arrive Royal Oak
Wed, Apr 22, 10:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leoni
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
Northfield
MI

Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan

From Leoni
34.8 mi
00h 45m
To Royal Oak
34.9 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N
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 Leoni and Royal Oak.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Michigan Avenue

    7.4 mi · 13 min · East Michigan Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Jackson Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Jackson Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Old US 12

    1734 ft · 34 sec · Old US 12

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 94 East: Dertoit

    1884 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Local)

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Jeffries Freeway (Local)

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward M 39: Southfield Freeway

    1153 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on M 39 North: Southfield Freeway

    2579 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Southfield Freeway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Southfield Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Southfield Road

    1709 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Southfield Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Southfield Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West 10 Mile Road

    4 mi · 8 min · West 10 Mile Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    51 m · 9 sec · West 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    56 m · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 38%
I 94 East
13.7 mi · 20%
East Michigan Avenue
7.41 mi · 11%
Southfield Freeway
5.11 mi · 7%
M 14
4.69 mi · 7%
West 10 Mile Road
3.97 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

M 14 East

Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

15.1 mi · 00h 16m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
59.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northfield
00h 45m from Leoni
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Leoni 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 Leoni to Royal Oak?

The road trip is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Northfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.8 miles from Leoni and 34.9 miles from Royal Oak.

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

The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Northfield

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

6 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

40 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

43 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

48 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leoni and Royal Oak. Straight-line distance: 59.86 mi (96.33 km).

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#1 Leoni

Township in Jackson County, Michigan

Population13,502
Coordinates42.2439200, -84.2691200
Altitude300
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: Leoni (-84.26912, 42.24392)
End: Royal Oak (-83.14465, 42.48948)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.32 L · about $9.28
Round trip
$18.55
4.92 gal · 18.64 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.28 $18.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.46 $20.92
Premium $4.65 $11.45 $22.90
Diesel $5.30 $13.05 $26.10

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Leoni and Royal Oak. The current time is 20:35:46.

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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.