How far is Madison Heights, MI from Royal Oak, MI?
The driving distance from Madison Heights, MI to Royal Oak, MI is about 2.5 miles (4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.1 miles (3.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 12m 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 Michigan, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison Heights and Royal Oak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison Heights and Royal Oak.
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Start on West Cowan Avenue
7 m · 6 sec · West Cowan Avenue
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Turn left onto John R Road
1847 ft · 54 sec · John R Road
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Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road
2 mi · 5 min · West 11 Mile Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
94 m · 13 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right 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 Madison Heights 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.
West 11 Mile Road
Turn left onto West 11 Mile Road
2 mi · 00h 05m
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 Madison Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Royal Oak.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison Heights to Royal Oak?
The road trip is about 2.5 miles (4 km) and usually takes 00h 06m 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?
Pleasant Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.2 miles from Madison Heights and 1.2 miles from Royal Oak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.1 miles (3.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 8:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.34 one way or $0.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Madison Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Royal Oak.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Ridge
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 Pleasant Ridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison Heights and Royal Oak. Straight-line distance: 2.03 mi (3.26 km).
#1 Madison Heights
City in Oakland County, Michigan, USA
| Population | 29,633 |
| Coordinates | 42.4858700, -83.1052000 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| 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: 4 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $0.34 | $0.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.38 | $0.77 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.42 | $0.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $0.48 | $0.95 |
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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