How far is Walters, MI from Royal Oak, MI?
The driving distance from Walters, MI to Royal Oak, MI is about 31.7 miles (51 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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 35m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walters and Royal Oak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walters and Royal Oak.
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Start on North Eston Road
32 m · 11 sec · North Eston Road
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Turn left onto Clarkston Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Clarkston Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Baldwin Road
3 m · 1 sec · South Baldwin Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Baldwin Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Baldwin Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Baldwin/Waldon Roundabout
34 m · 2 sec · South Baldwin Road
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Exit the rotary onto South Baldwin Road
2596 ft · 49 sec · South Baldwin Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Baldwin/Maybee Roundabout
38 m · 3 sec · South Baldwin Road
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Exit the rotary onto South Baldwin Road
1227 ft · 30 sec · South Baldwin Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Baldwin Road
31 m · 2 sec · South Baldwin Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Baldwin Road
1250 ft · 30 sec · South Baldwin Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Baldwin Road
38 m · 2 sec · South Baldwin Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Baldwin Road
2246 ft · 55 sec · South Baldwin Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Baldwin Road
27 m · 2 sec · Baldwin Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Baldwin Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Baldwin Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Detroit
1408 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
21.7 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 11 Mile Road
949 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto North Stephenson Highway
637 ft · 21 sec · North Stephenson Highway
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Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · East 11 Mile Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
94 m · 13 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
51 m · 9 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn right
56 m · 14 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 Walters and Royal Oak.
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.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
21.7 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.
Cloudy leaving Walters and Light Rain Likely near Royal Oak.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Walters to Royal Oak?
The road trip is about 31.7 miles (51 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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 14.7 miles from Walters and 17 miles from Royal Oak.
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 10.3 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 7:18 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Walters and Light Rain Likely near Royal Oak.
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 Walters and Royal Oak. Straight-line distance: 21.44 mi (34.5 km).
#1 Walters
Walters is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.7639200, -83.3413300 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Royal Oak
The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 58,963 |
| Coordinates | 42.4894800, -83.1446500 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-83.144915, 42.489474)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $5.62 | $11.25 |
| Premium | $5.62 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $7.40 | $14.80 |
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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