Origin
Royal Oak, MI
Night in Royal Oak on Thursday
Local time
9:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Royal Oak, MI to Davison, MI
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
51.5 mi
83 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
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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Davison, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Royal Oak, MI to Davison, MI covers 51.5 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, South State Road, Ortonville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28 miles on North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 51.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Royal Oak, MI to Davison, MI covers 51.5 miles and takes about 1h 6m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 28 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 11 Mile Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Royal Oak, MI to Davison, MI is easy. At 1h 6m with 54% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 11 Mile Road): Navigation decision point; 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West 11 Mile Road
Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road
Navigation decision point
6
1.5 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Stephenson Highway
Turn left onto Stephenson Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.9 mi into trip
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~4m in
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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.
8
29.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward M 15: Clarkston, Davison
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 91
Toward M 15: Clarkston, Davison
6
30.2 mi into trip
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~35m in
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M 15 / Ortonville Road
Turn right onto M 15 / Ortonville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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 Davison, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 15: Clarkston along the way.
M 15: Clarkston
29.9 mi in
|
~34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 28 mi | 30m |
| South State Road | 11.6 mi | 16m |
| Ortonville Road | 9.7 mi | 14m |
| West 11 Mile Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Stephenson Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North State Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
— 28 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Royal Oak, MI and Davison, 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
28 mi
·
30 min
·
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 91
Toward M 15: Clarkston, Davison
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto M 15
9.7 mi
·
14 min
·
Ortonville Road
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on M 15
12 mi
·
16 min
·
South State Road
Use the right lane.
9
Arrive at destination
M 15
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.8 mi from Royal Oak, MI · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.8 miles from Royal Oak, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Davison, MI
The final approach into Davison, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.05 one way
$16.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.84 | $17.68 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.91 | $19.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.37 | $22.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.41 | $2.47 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.51 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.21 | $3.30 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Davison, MI
Night in Davison on Thursday
Local time
9:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
65°F
Ortonville, MI
26 mi in
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 6m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Royal Oak, MI to Davison, MI covers 51.5 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, South State Road, Ortonville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.8 miles from Royal Oak, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.05 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Royal Oak, MI to Davison, MI is easy. At 1h 6m with 54% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 11 Mile Road): Navigation decision point; 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.
On the drive from Royal Oak, MI to Davison, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 15: Clarkston along the way.
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