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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on East Michigan Avenue
7.4 mi · 13 min · East Michigan Avenue
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Continue on Jackson Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Jackson Road
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Continue on Old US 12
1734 ft · 34 sec · Old US 12
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Take the ramp right toward I 94 East: Dertoit
1884 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
15.1 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
9.2 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Local)
1.9 mi · 3 min · Jeffries Freeway (Local)
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Take the exit slight right toward M 39: Southfield Freeway
1153 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on M 39 North: Southfield Freeway
2579 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southfield Freeway
5.1 mi · 7 min · Southfield Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Southfield Road
1709 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Southfield Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Southfield Road
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Turn right onto West 10 Mile Road
4 mi · 8 min · West 10 Mile Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.6 km · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
51 m · 9 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn right
56 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leoni and Royal Oak.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Northfield.
Ann Arbor station
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leoni and Royal Oak. Straight-line distance: 59.86 mi (96.33 km).
#1 Leoni
Township in Jackson County, Michigan
| Population | 13,502 |
| Coordinates | 42.2439200, -84.2691200 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Royal Oak
The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 58,963 |
| Coordinates | 42.4894800, -83.1446500 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Royal Oak (-83.14465, 42.48948)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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