How far is Royal Oak, MI from Oak Park, MI?
The driving distance from Royal Oak, MI to Oak Park, MI is about 4.3 miles (7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m 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 Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Royal Oak and Oak Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Royal Oak and Oak Park.
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Start on the route
38 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road
53 m · 8 sec · West 11 Mile Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 km · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West 10 Mile Road
1448 ft · 37 sec · West 10 Mile Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 696 West
1745 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
1.4 km · 58 sec · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Coolidge Highway, 10 Mile Road
1668 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto 10 Mile Road
923 ft · 24 sec · 10 Mile Road
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Turn slight left
575 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road
123 m · 13 sec · West 10 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Coolidge Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Coolidge Highway
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Turn right onto West 9 Mile Road
107 m · 14 sec · West 9 Mile Road
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Turn left onto Ridgedale Street
18 m · 8 sec · Ridgedale Street
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Turn left
69 m · 17 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 Royal Oak and Oak Park.
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.
Coolidge Highway
Turn right onto Coolidge Highway
1 mi · 00h 02m
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 Oak Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Royal Oak to Oak Park?
The road trip is about 4.3 miles (7 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Huntington Woods is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.2 miles from Royal Oak and 2.2 miles from Oak Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 8:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.57 one way or $1.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Royal Oak and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oak Park.
Stop Ideas Near Huntington Woods
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 Huntington Woods.
Royal Oak station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Royal Oak and Oak Park. Straight-line distance: 2.84 mi (4.57 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 Oak Park
City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 29,752 |
| Coordinates | 42.4594800, -83.1827100 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Park (-83.18271, 42.45948)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.57 | $1.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.64 | $1.28 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.70 | $1.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $0.80 | $1.59 |
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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