Origin
Royal Oak, MI
Late night in Royal Oak on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Royal Oak, MI to Burton, 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 9m
Distance
57.2 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Royal Oak, MI
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Burton, MI
BREAKS OUT
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Royal Oak to Burton, you are looking at a straightforward 57.2-mile trek through the heart of the Midwest. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 9 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $9, the trip is as economical as it is efficient. Since the travel time is relatively short, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless your schedule requires it. Both locations are situated within Michigan, keeping you firmly in the Midwest region throughout the journey. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 46.1 mi | 49m |
| South Dort Highway | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| South Center Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| West 11 Mile Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| East Bristol Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lippincott Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Amy Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Stephenson Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
— 46.1 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Royal Oak, MI and Burton, 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
46 mi
·
49 min
·
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 109
Toward M 54: Burton
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 109
Toward M 54: Burton
8
Enter roundabout onto M 54
64 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Dort Highway
9
Continue on M 54
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
South Dort Highway
10
Turn right onto East Bristol Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Bristol Road
11
Turn left onto South Center Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Center Road
12
Turn right onto Lippincott Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Lippincott Boulevard
13
Turn right onto Amy Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Amy Street
14
Arrive at destination
Amy Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.6 miles from Royal Oak, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 48.4 — 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.
7
48 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward M 54: Burton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 109
Toward M 54: Burton
7
48.2 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Keep slight left at fork toward M 54: Burton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 109
Toward M 54: Burton
5
48.4 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
M 54 / South Dort Highway
Enter roundabout onto M 54 / South Dort Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.94 one way
$17.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.82 | $19.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.01 | $22.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.63 | $25.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.01 | $3.66 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Burton, MI
Late night in Burton on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 9m 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?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 81% of your journey spent on high-speed thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating the North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 46.1 miles. Transitioning from the freeway, you will eventually utilize South Dort Highway and South Center Road to reach your final destination in Burton. Because the majority of the trip is concentrated on major freeways, the experience is consistent and fast-paced. You should prepare for a steady, focused drive rather than a winding backroads exploration, as the infrastructure is designed for direct transit between these two Michigan hubs.
81% 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: 46.1 mi on North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway and South Dort Highway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near Stephenson Highway.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 48 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Burton, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 54: Burton along the way.
M 54: Burton
48 mi in
|
~53m
About the Cities
Starting 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 9m. Total distance: 57.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.1 miles on North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway. 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 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 48 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Burton, 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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