How far is Royal Oak, MI from Roseville, MI?
The driving distance from Royal Oak, MI to Roseville, MI is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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 17m.
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.
City in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Royal Oak and Roseville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Royal Oak and Roseville.
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Start on the route
38 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · West 11 Mile Road
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Turn right onto South Stephenson Highway
121 m · 10 sec · South Stephenson Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South
1452 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
1320 ft · 16 sec · South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 696: Port Huron, Lansing
1229 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-75 South to I-696 East
2946 ft · 1 min · I-75 South to I-696 East
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Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.6 mi · 9 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 3: Gratiot Avenue
1724 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road
705 ft · 21 sec · East 11 Mile Road
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Turn left onto North Gratiot Avenue
1570 ft · 36 sec · North Gratiot Avenue
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Continue on Gratiot Avenue
555 ft · 18 sec · Gratiot Avenue
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Turn right
16 m · 4 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 Roseville.
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.
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.63 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.
Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers leaving Royal Oak and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Roseville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Royal Oak to Roseville?
The road trip is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Center Line is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Royal Oak and 6.2 miles from Roseville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers around Royal Oak and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Roseville.
Stop Ideas Near Center Line
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 Center Line.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Royal Oak and Roseville. Straight-line distance: 10.59 mi (17.04 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 Roseville
A city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 46,535 |
| Coordinates | 42.4972600, -82.9371400 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roseville (-82.93714, 42.49726)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
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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