How far is Royal Oak, MI from Auburn Hills, MI?
The driving distance from Royal Oak, MI to Auburn Hills, MI is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Oakland County, Michigan.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Royal Oak and Auburn Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Royal Oak and Auburn Hills.
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Start on the route
38 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · West 11 Mile Road
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Turn left onto Stephenson Highway
934 ft · 23 sec · Stephenson Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North
882 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
18.3 mi · 20 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 24: Lapeer
1010 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
1159 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 Business South: Pontiac
2951 ft · 58 sec
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Turn left
27 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
47 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Shimmons Road
1928 ft · 1 min · Shimmons Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shimmons Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Royal Oak and Auburn Hills.
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
18.3 mi · 00h 20m
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 Royal Oak and Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Royal Oak to Auburn Hills?
The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Rochester Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Royal Oak and 10.8 miles from Auburn Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Royal Oak and Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Rochester Hills
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 Rochester Hills.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Troy Transit Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Royal Oak and Auburn Hills. Straight-line distance: 14.42 mi (23.21 km).
#1 Royal Oak
The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 58,963 |
| Coordinates | 42.4894800, -83.1446500 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Auburn Hills
City in Oakland County, Michigan
| Population | 24,880 |
| Coordinates | 42.6875300, -83.2341000 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Auburn Hills (-83.2341, 42.68753)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 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 16m |
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 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
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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