Origin
Burton, MI
Late night in Burton on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burton, MI to Royal Oak, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
55.7 mi
90 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burton, MI
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Royal Oak, MI
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Burton to Royal Oak is a straightforward 55.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 11 minutes to complete. Because the trip is relatively short, you can easily handle it as a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize I-75 South, complemented by sections of South Center Road and South Saginaw Road, keeping your fuel costs to a modest $8. This route keeps you entirely within the Midwest, transitioning between two neighboring Michigan communities. Whether you are heading south for work or a weekend visit, the efficiency of this highway-focused drive makes it a practical option. It is an ideal choice for those who prefer a direct, no-fuss commute between these two areas.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I-75 South | 42.6 mi | 45m |
| South Center Road | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| South Saginaw Road | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| East 11 Mile Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| South Saginaw Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Lippincott Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Amy Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North Stephenson Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I-75 South
— 42.6 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burton, MI and Royal Oak, MI.
1
Start on Amy Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Amy Street
2
Turn left onto Lippincott Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Lippincott Boulevard
3
Turn left onto South Center Road
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
South Center Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto South Saginaw Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Saginaw Street
5
Continue on South Saginaw Road
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
South Saginaw Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
7
Merge onto I 75
43 mi
·
45 min
·
I-75 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward 11 Mile Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto North Stephenson Highway
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Stephenson Highway
10
Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East 11 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto South Main Street
309 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Main Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto West 2nd Street
168 ft
·
9 sec
·
West 2nd Street
13
Turn right
185 ft
·
13 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.9 miles from Burton, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 11.3 and 55.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
11.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 75 / I-75 South
Merge onto I 75 / I-75 South
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
53.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward 11 Mile Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward 11 Mile Road
6
54.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
East 11 Mile Road
Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
55.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
55.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.71 one way
$17.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.56 | $19.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.72 | $21.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.30 | $24.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.67 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.80 | $3.56 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Royal Oak, MI
Late night in Royal Oak on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 11m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a trip defined by its highway-focused personality, as 76% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on major roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on I-75 South, where you will cover 42.6 miles of continuous interstate driving. While the initial segments involve local navigation via South Center Road and South Saginaw Road, the experience shifts quickly into a standard interstate rhythm. The transition from local lanes to the high-speed flow of I-75 is the primary change in the road's character throughout the hour-long trip. You will find that the route remains consistent in its pace, offering a predictable drive that minimizes the need for technical maneuvering or frequent speed adjustments.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.6 mi on I-75 South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I-75 South and South Center Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 11.3 miles in near I 75 / I-75 South.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 11m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.3 miles (I 75 / I-75 South): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.2 miles (East 11 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Royal Oak, MI
Full guide →Royal Oak is a suburb of Detroit in Oakland County, Michigan known for its trendy downtown shopping area and bars. 1 mile South of Royal Oak is Ferndale, a place very similar to Royal Oak, known for its large lesbian-gay-bisexual-transgender population. North of Royal Oak is Birmingham, an opulent area known for its upscale boutiques.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 55.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42.6 miles on I-75 South. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.3 miles (I 75 / I-75 South): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.2 miles (East 11 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Royal Oak, MI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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