Origin
Royal Oak, MI
Morning in Royal Oak on Friday
Local time
10:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Royal Oak, MI to Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
17.3 mi
28 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
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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Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Royal Oak, MI to Grosse Pointe Woods, MI covers 17.3 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Walter P Reuther Freeway, Edsel Ford Freeway, West 11 Mile Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.9 miles on Walter P Reuther Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 17.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 24m highway drive covering 17.3 miles, with most of the trip on Walter P Reuther Freeway and Edsel Ford Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.9 miles on Walter P Reuther Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Walter P Reuther Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Walter P Reuther Freeway and Edsel Ford Freeway. 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 South Stephenson Highway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 17.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (South Stephenson Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.3 miles (I-75 South to I-696 East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
South Stephenson Highway
Turn right onto South Stephenson Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
9
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 696: Port Huron, Lansing
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 61
Toward I 696: Port Huron, Lansing
7
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I-75 South to I-696 East
Keep slight left at fork onto I-75 South to I-696 East toward I 696 East: Port Huron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 696 East: Port Huron
7
12.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 94 West: Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 94 West: Detroit
8
16 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward M 102: 8 Mile Road, Vernier Road
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 225
Toward M 102: 8 Mile Road, Vernier Road
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 Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Lansing along the way.
Lansing
2.1 mi in
|
~4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 9.9 mi | 10m |
| Edsel Ford Freeway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| West 11 Mile Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Vernier Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| I-75 South to I-696 East | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Harper Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Stephenson Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Walter P Reuther Freeway
— 9.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Royal Oak, MI and Grosse Pointe Woods, MI.
1
Start on this road
124 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West 11 Mile Road
3
Turn right onto South Stephenson Highway
396 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Stephenson Highway
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 75 South
5
Merge onto I 75
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 61
Toward I 696: Port Huron, Lansing
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I-75 South to I-696 East
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I-75 South to I-696 East
Toward I 696 East: Port Huron
Use the slight left lane.
8
Continue on I 696
9.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 94 West: Detroit
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 94
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 225
Toward M 102: 8 Mile Road, Vernier Road
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on Harper Avenue
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Harper Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto Vernier Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Vernier Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Continue on Vernier Road
493 ft
·
23 sec
·
Vernier Road
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
Vernier Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.70 one way
$5.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
Morning in Grosse Pointe Woods on Friday
Local time
10:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
16 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
24m 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 Grosse Pointe Woods, MI covers 17.3 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Walter P Reuther Freeway, Edsel Ford Freeway, West 11 Mile Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.6 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 $2.70 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 17.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (South Stephenson Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.3 miles (I-75 South to I-696 East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Royal Oak, MI to Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Lansing along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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