Royal Oak, MI to Beverly Hills, MI is 454.4 miles and takes about 8h 26m via I 75 and M-28, with a fuel budget near $71 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive primarily stays within the Midwest, offering a straightforward journey between two points in Michigan. It's a solid option if you're looking for efficiency and don't need a lot of detours. You can expect a consistent pace for most of the trip. Consider this route for a practical, no-fuss drive.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
227.2 miles from Royal Oak, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
232.9 mi
4h
M-28
70.9 mi
1h 23m
US-2 West
62.1 mi
1h 12m
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
48 mi
51m
M 77
17.3 mi
20m
US-41/M-28
10.6 mi
15m
US 2
3.2 mi
3m
South Front Street
2.7 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 232.9 mi, about 4h
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 61 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,487 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,524
Quietest
2 AM
~131 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
19×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Royal Oak, MI and Beverly Hills, MI.
1
Start on this road
124 ft·11 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road
1.5 mi·3 min·West 11 Mile Road
3
Turn left onto Stephenson Highway
0.2 mi·22 sec·Stephenson Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward I 75 North
5
Merge onto I 75
48 mi·51 min·North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
52 mi·56 min·I 75
Toward I 75: Saginaw
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75; US 23
63 mi·1 hr 3 min·I 75; US 23
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
118 mi·2 hr 1 min·I 75
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 344BToward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
10
Merge onto US 2; I 75 BL
0.7 mi·1 min·US-2 West
11
Continue on US 2
3.2 mi·3 min·US 2
12
Continue on US 2
61 mi·1 hr 11 min·US-2 West
13
Turn right onto M 77
17 mi·20 min·M 77
14
Turn sharp left onto M 28
35 mi·41 min·M-28
15
Continue on M 28
0.2 mi·28 sec·Cedar Street
16
Enter roundabout onto M 28
194 ft·11 sec·East Munising
17
Continue on M 28
2.2 mi·4 min·East Munising
18
Continue on M 28
36 mi·42 min·M-28
19
Turn right onto US 41; M 28
1.6 mi·2 min·US-41/M-28
Use the right lane.
20
Continue on US 41; M 28
2.7 mi·4 min·South Front Street
21
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
199 ft·11 sec·Marquette Bypass
22
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.6 mi·56 sec·Marquette Bypass
23
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
126 ft·1 sec·Marquette Bypass
24
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.2 mi·17 sec·Marquette Bypass
25
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
136 ft·7 sec·Marquette Bypass
26
Continue on US 41; M 28
1.0 mi·1 min·Marquette Bypass
27
Continue on US 41; M 28
1.6 mi·2 min·US-41/M-28
28
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
110 ft·6 sec·US-41/M-28
29
Continue on US 41; M 28
0.6 mi·45 sec·US-41/M-28
30
Enter roundabout onto US 41; M 28
114 ft·6 sec·US-41/M-28
31
Continue on US 41; M 28
6.7 mi·9 min·US-41/M-28
32
Turn right onto Maas Street
0.3 mi·39 sec·Maas Street
33
Arrive at destination
Maas Street
Trip Plan
With an estimated drive time of 8h 26m and a fuel cost around $71, this trip is best tackled over 2 days to avoid fatigue. Leaving early in the morning on your first day will allow you to cover a significant portion, perhaps reaching the longest stretch on I 75 before looking for an overnight stop. Plan your fuel stops strategically, especially before heading into any potentially longer stretches where services might be less frequent. Given the highway-centric nature, keeping an eye on traffic patterns on I 75 will be key to a smoother journey.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 227.2 miles from Royal Oak, MI, or about 3h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 232.9 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 100 miles or 1h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 227.2 miles or 3h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 227.2 miles or 3h 58m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beverly Hills, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Royal Oak, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Royal Oak, MI
Aim for roughly 227 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Beverly Hills, MI
Aim for roughly 227 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 100 miles from Royal Oak, MI.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 232.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 365.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.5 mi into trip|~3m in|Stephenson Highway
Turn left onto Stephenson Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.9 mi into trip|~4m in|I 75 / North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Merge onto I 75 / North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
49.9 mi into trip|~55m in|I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75: Saginaw
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 75: Saginaw
6
282.8 mi into trip|~4h 56m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 344B
Toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
5
365.8 mi into trip|~6h 33m in|M 28 / M-28
Turn sharp left onto M 28 / M-28
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$67.10 one way
$134.21 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg159 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$74.08
$148.16
premium
$4.72
$84.37
$168.74
diesel
$4.80
$85.80
$171.60
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$67
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$197–$307
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 159 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $48 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
136.3
1
$47.71
$21.81
Efficient EV
113.6
1
$39.76
$18.18
EV Truck/SUV
181.8
2
$63.62
$29.08
Gas CO2
159 kg
EV CO2
53 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Forecast as of Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Royal Oak, MI
Late night
in Royal Oak on Sunday
Local time
4:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Smoke
ENE 2 to 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Beverly Hills, MI
Late night
in Beverly Hills on Sunday
Local time
4:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Smoke
SE 0 to 5 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
8h 26m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
National Lakeshore
Sandstone cliffs, beaches, waterfalls, sand dunes, inland lakes, deep forest, and wild shoreline beckon you to visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The power of Lake Superior shapes the park's coa...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
$25
near mile 376.1
Park Closure: Munising Falls Trail Closed Until Further Notice
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This journey is largely a highway-focused drive, with 79% of the route utilizing major highways like I 75 and M-28. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch on I 75, covering 232.9 miles, which means extended periods of consistent speed. While the profile is predominantly highway, the shift in road types will be minimal, offering a predictable driving experience. Expect a steady pace for the majority of your 8h 26m travel time.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 232.9 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and M-28. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near Stephenson Highway.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 454.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (Stephenson Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (I 75 / North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,399 ft590 ft
Total Climb
1,941 ft
Total Descent
1,204 ft
Highest Point
1,399 ft
~454.4 mi in
Elevation Range
809 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Royal Oak, MI to Beverly Hills, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Escanaba along the way.
Escanaba
282.8 mi in|~4h 56m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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.
The longest stretch is about 232.9 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 227 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 35 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Beverly Hills, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. There are 35 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (Stephenson Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (I 75 / North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.9 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.4 hours each way, a round trip means 16.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Beverly Hills, MI before the return drive.
