Origin
Bay City, MI
Evening in Bay City on Wednesday
Local time
5:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bay City, MI to Southfield, MI
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 43m
Distance
107.3 mi
173 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 36m
★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bay City, MI
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Southfield, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bay City, MI to Southfield, MI covers 107.3 miles and takes about 1h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Washington Avenue, Garfield Avenue, Lafayette Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
53.7 miles from Bay City, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 43m drive with frequent turns across 107.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Washington Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bay City, MI to Southfield, MI is easy. At 1h 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bay City, MI to Southfield, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Avenue | — | — |
| Garfield Avenue | — | — |
| Lafayette Avenue | — | — |
| Broadway Street | — | — |
| River Road | — | — |
| Bay City Road | — | — |
| Veterans Memorial Parkway | — | — |
| I 75 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Washington Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bay City, MI and Southfield, MI.
1
Start on 9th Street
138 ft
·
8 sec
·
9th Street
2
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Washington Avenue
3
Continue on Garfield Avenue
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Garfield Avenue
4
Turn right onto Lafayette Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Lafayette Avenue
5
Turn left onto Broadway Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway Street
6
Continue on River Road
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
River Road
7
Continue on Bay City Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Bay City Road
8
Continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Parkway
9
Take the ramp left toward I 75 South, US 23: Flint
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 South, US 23: Flint
10
Merge slight left
27 mi
·
29 min
11
Keep slight left
11 mi
·
11 min
12
Keep slight left
38 mi
·
41 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 75 Business
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 75 Business
14
Continue straight
1.5 mi
·
2 min
15
Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
Woodward Avenue
16
Turn slight left
410 ft
·
17 sec
17
Turn slight left onto Woodward Avenue
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Woodward Avenue
18
Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Oakland Avenue
19
Keep slight left to continue on Oakland Avenue
240 ft
·
13 sec
·
Oakland Avenue
20
Turn slight right onto Willits Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Willits Street
21
Keep slight left to continue on North Chester Street
325 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Chester Street
22
Turn right onto West Maple Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Maple Road
23
Turn left onto Southfield Road
5.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Southfield Road
24
Turn right onto West 10 Mile Road
194 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 10 Mile Road
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.7 miles from Bay City, MI, or about 51m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 24 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.7 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Southfield, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Bay City, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bay City, MI
This is one driving day of about 107.3 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Bay City, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.7 mi from Bay City, MI · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.7 miles from Bay City, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Southfield, MI
The final approach into Southfield, 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
$16.78 one way
$33.55 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $18.42 | $36.84 |
| premium | $4.89 | $20.65 | $41.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.69 | $47.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.2 | 0 | $11.27 | $5.15 |
| Efficient EV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.39 | $4.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.9 | 0 | $15.02 | $6.87 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Southfield, MI
Evening in Southfield on Wednesday
Local time
5:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
4 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
1h 43m 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 Bay City, MI to Southfield, MI covers 107.3 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Washington Avenue, Garfield Avenue, Lafayette Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.7 miles from Bay City, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.78 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 Bay City, MI to Southfield, MI is easy. At 1h 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bay City, MI to Southfield, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bay City, MI to Southfield, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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