How far is Melvindale, MI from Royal Oak, MI?
The driving distance from Melvindale, MI to Royal Oak, MI is about 21.1 miles (34 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Melvindale and Royal Oak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Melvindale and Royal Oak.
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Start on Oakwood Boulevard
1703 ft · 51 sec · Oakwood Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Raupp Street
1782 ft · 48 sec · Raupp Street
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Turn left onto South Schaefer Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · South Schaefer Highway
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Continue on Schaefer Road
1631 ft · 38 sec · Schaefer Road
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Take the ramp left
1271 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit
1212 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway
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Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
92 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint
2575 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
7.8 mi · 9 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
1036 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-75 North to I-696 East
2746 ft · 1 min · I-75 North to I-696 East
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
1 mi · 1 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward MI 1: Woodward Avenue, Detroit Zoo
1468 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.5 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 Melvindale 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.
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
7.84 mi · 00h 09m
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 Melvindale 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 Melvindale to Royal Oak?
The road trip is about 21.1 miles (34 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Hamtramck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Melvindale and 10.6 miles from Royal Oak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.79 one way or $5.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Melvindale and Showers And Thunderstorms near Royal Oak.
Stop Ideas Near Hamtramck
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Detroit
Royal Oak station
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Melvindale and Royal Oak. Straight-line distance: 14.38 mi (23.15 km).
#1 Melvindale
City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 10,184 |
| Coordinates | 42.2825400, -83.1752000 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.92 | $7.85 |
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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