How far is Royal Oak, MI from Detroit, MI?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Royal Oak and Detroit is 12.03 miles (19.36 km).
Flight distance from Royal Oak, MI to Detroit, MI is 12.03 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Royal Oak, Michigan to Detroit, Michigan is: 14.37 miles (23.13 km) by car.
Driving from Royal Oak to Detroit will take approximately 00 hours 20 minutes.
#1 Royal Oak
The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan. It is located on Woodward Avenue in the Detroit metropolitan area. Royal Oak is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Royal Oak Music Theatre and the Royal Oak Historical Society.
| Population | 58963 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°29'22"N 83°8'41"W |
| Latitude | 42.4894800 |
| Longitude | -83.1446500 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Detroit
The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area. It is located on the Detroit River in southeastern Michigan. Detroit was once a major center for the automobile industry, but it has struggled in recent years.
| Population | 665369 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°19'53"N 83°2'45"W |
| Latitude | 42.3314300 |
| Longitude | -83.0457500 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Detroit: Cadillac Square (-83.04575,42.331399)
Estimated Travel Time Between Royal Oak and Detroit
The distance between Royal Oak and Detroit is 23 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 15 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Royal Oak and Detroit. The current time is 01:57:43.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 28 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 21 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 12 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 11 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 10 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 1.92 liters (0.51 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Royal Oak and Detroit.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Royal Oak to Detroit is $1.7 (diesel $2.18).
Michigan gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.86 | $4.35 | $4.31 |
| Total | $1.7 | $1.95 | $2.21 | $2.18 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Michigan ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.355 (Diesel $4.306) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 20, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Royal Oak and Detroit (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
