Southfield, MI Road Trips

Southfield, MI serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 78 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Southfield, MI spread mainly west and south, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

13

Longest Drive

151.2 mi

Walker, MI

Quickest Drive

16m

Clawson, MI

Plan Around Southfield, MI

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Southfield, MI is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Walker, MI to Southfield, MI 151.1 mi · 2h 46m Burton, MI to Southfield, MI 53 mi · 1h 15m Grosse Ile, MI to Southfield, MI 28.1 mi · 49m South Lyon, MI to Southfield, MI 27.4 mi · 30m

Continue From Southfield, MI

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Southfield, MI to Walker, MI 151.2 mi · 2h 46m Southfield, MI to Cutlerville, MI 141.2 mi · 2h 36m Southfield, MI to Lansing, MI 76 mi · 1h 7m Southfield, MI to Dearborn Heights, MI 13.1 mi · 20m

Trips from Southfield, MI

Southfield, MI to Walker, MI

151.2 mi 2h 46m

Southfield, MI to Cutlerville, MI

141.2 mi 2h 36m

Southfield, MI to Lansing, MI

76 mi 1h 7m

Southfield, MI to Dearborn Heights, MI

13.1 mi 20m

Southfield, MI to Clawson, MI

8 mi 16m

Driving from Southfield, MI

Expect an average of 78 miles and about 1h 25m behind the wheel when leaving Southfield, MI. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 151 miles (2h 46m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Southfield, MI include Walker, MI (151.2 mi, 2h 46m), Cutlerville, MI (141.2 mi, 2h 36m), Lansing, MI (76 mi, 1h 7m), Dearborn Heights, MI (13.1 mi, 20m), and Clawson, MI (8 mi, 16m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in MI currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 78-mile trip from Southfield, MI, budget about $12 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 5 mapped routes leaving Southfield, MI and 8 routes heading into Southfield, MI, covering 13 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 151 miles.

The longest mapped route from Southfield, MI covers 151 miles and takes approximately 2h 46m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.

The average route from Southfield, MI runs about 78 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 25m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 78-mile trip from Southfield, MI costs roughly $12 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Southfield, MI include Walker, MI, Cutlerville, MI, Lansing, MI and Dearborn Heights, MI. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.