Origin
Royal Oak, MI
Afternoon in Royal Oak on Saturday
Local time
2:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Royal Oak, MI to Oak Park, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10m
Distance
4.3 mi
7 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 9m
★
6 AM
0h 10m
8 AM
0h 12m
10 AM
0h 11m
12 PM
0h 11m
3 PM
0h 11m
5 PM
0h 12m
8 PM
0h 10m
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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Oak Park, MI
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
The drive from Royal Oak, MI to Oak Park, MI covers 4.3 miles and takes about 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Coolidge Highway, South Main Street, Walter P Reuther Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1 miles on Coolidge Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coolidge Highway | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 0.9 mi | <1m |
| West 10 Mile Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 10 Mile Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 9 Mile Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 11 Mile Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ridgedale Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Coolidge Highway
— 1 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Royal Oak, MI and Oak Park, MI.
1
Start on this road
124 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road
173 ft
·
8 sec
·
West 11 Mile Road
3
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
4
Turn right onto West 10 Mile Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
West 10 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 696 West
6
Merge onto I 696
0.9 mi
·
57 sec
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 14
Toward Coolidge Highway, 10 Mile Road
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn straight onto 10 Mile Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
10 Mile Road
9
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
10
Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road
404 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 10 Mile Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Coolidge Highway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Coolidge Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto West 9 Mile Road
350 ft
·
13 sec
·
West 9 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto Ridgedale Street
58 ft
·
7 sec
·
Ridgedale Street
14
Turn left
226 ft
·
16 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 4.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 11 Mile Road
Turn right onto West 11 Mile Road
Navigation decision point
8
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward Coolidge Highway, 10 Mile 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 14
Toward Coolidge Highway, 10 Mile Road
6
3.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
West 10 Mile Road
Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
3.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Coolidge Highway
Turn right onto Coolidge Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
4.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
West 9 Mile Road
Turn right onto West 9 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.67 one way
$1.34 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $0.74 | $1.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $0.83 | $1.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.95 | $1.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.3 | 0 | $0.45 | $0.21 |
| Efficient EV | 1.1 | 0 | $0.38 | $0.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.28 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Oak Park, MI
Afternoon in Oak Park on Saturday
Local time
2:03 PM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
10m 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?
4.3 mi in 10m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1 mi on Coolidge Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 11 Mile Road.
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 4.3 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: near the start (West 11 Mile Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.1 miles (West 10 Mile Road): 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 Oak Park, MI, road signs begin pointing toward Coolidge Highway along the way.
Coolidge Highway
2.5 mi in
|
~5m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 10m. Total distance: 4.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (21%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 1 miles on Coolidge Highway. 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: near the start (West 11 Mile Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.1 miles (West 10 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oak Park, MI before heading back.
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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