How far is Royal Oak, MI from Walters, MI?
The driving distance from Royal Oak, MI to Walters, MI is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Royal Oak and Walters.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Royal Oak and Walters.
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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
21.2 mi · 23 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Baldwin Road North
2376 ft · 60 sec
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Turn right onto Baldwin Road
2915 ft · 1 min · Baldwin Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Baldwin Road
29 m · 2 sec · South Baldwin Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Baldwin Road
2231 ft · 54 sec · South Baldwin Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Baldwin Road
41 m · 3 sec · South Baldwin Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Baldwin Road
1273 ft · 31 sec · South Baldwin Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Baldwin Road
27 m · 2 sec · South Baldwin Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Baldwin Road
1222 ft · 30 sec · South Baldwin Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Baldwin/Maybee Roundabout
41 m · 3 sec · South Baldwin Road
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Exit the rotary onto South Baldwin Road
2586 ft · 49 sec · South Baldwin Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Baldwin/Waldon Roundabout
38 m · 3 sec · South Baldwin Road
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Exit the rotary onto South Baldwin Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Baldwin Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Clarkston Road
54 m · 4 sec · Clarkston Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Clarkston Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Clarkston Road
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Turn right onto North Eston Road
32 m · 5 sec · North Eston Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Eston Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Royal Oak and Walters.
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
21.2 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Royal Oak and Cloudy near Walters.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Royal Oak to Walters?
The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Bloomfield Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Royal Oak and 14.5 miles from Walters.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.47 one way or $8.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Royal Oak and Cloudy near Walters.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomfield Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Ferndale City Hall
Rochester Municipal Complex
City of Madison Heights
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bloomfield Hills.
Troy Transit Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Pontiac Transportation Center
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Royal Oak and Walters. Straight-line distance: 21.44 mi (34.5 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 Walters
Walters is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.7639200, -83.3413300 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walters (-83.34133, 42.76392)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.34 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $5.17 | $10.34 |
| Premium | $5.62 | $5.79 | $11.57 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $6.81 | $13.61 |
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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