Origin
Grosse Ile, MI
Evening in Grosse Ile on Sunday
Local time
7:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grosse Ile, MI to Southfield, MI
Drive Time
49m
Distance
28.1 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
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6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Southfield, MI
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Grosse Ile to Southfield covers a modest 28.1 miles, making this a straightforward journey that easily fits into a single day. You can expect the drive to take approximately 49 minutes, depending on local traffic flow. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, it is a very budget-friendly trip within the Midwest. Since the entire route stays within Michigan, you won't need to worry about changing time zones or navigating different regional driving laws. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a quick meeting, this route is perfectly manageable without any overnight stops.
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
14.1 miles from Grosse Ile, MI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip offers a mixed driving profile that transitions between local thoroughfares and faster-paced highways. You will spend about 49% of your time on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 13.9 miles on the Southfield Freeway. The route utilizes a combination of Fort Street, Southfield Road, and the Southfield Freeway to navigate the distance. Expect the character of the road to shift as you move away from Grosse Ile and merge onto the busier freeway sections. It is a functional drive that balances surface-street navigation with the efficiency of highway travel.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southfield Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mathias Drive.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 28.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mathias Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 5.1 miles (Pennsylvania Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.6 miles (M 39 / Southfield Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Mathias Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Mathias Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
5.1 mi into trip
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~11m in
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Pennsylvania Road
Turn sharp left onto Pennsylvania Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
12.6 mi into trip
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~27m in
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M 39 / Southfield Road
Keep slight right at fork onto M 39 / Southfield Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
27 mi into trip
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~47m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Southfield Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward Southfield Road
6
28.1 mi into trip
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~49m in
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West 10 Mile Road
Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southfield Freeway | 13.9 mi | 19m |
| Fort Street | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Southfield Road | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Meridian Road | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Pennsylvania Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Bridge Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Macomb Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Jefferson Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Southfield Freeway
— 13.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grosse Ile, MI and Southfield, MI.
1
Start on Mathias Drive
206 ft
·
11 sec
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Mathias Drive
2
At end of road, turn right onto Mathias Drive
380 ft
·
22 sec
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Mathias Drive
3
Turn left onto Macomb Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Macomb Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto Meridian Road
2.9 mi
·
6 min
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Meridian Road
5
Turn left onto Bridge Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Bridge Road
6
Turn right onto West Jefferson Avenue
0.7 mi
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1 min
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West Jefferson Avenue
7
Turn sharp left onto Pennsylvania Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Pennsylvania Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Quarry Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
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Quarry Road
9
Turn right onto M 85
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Fort Street
Use the none lane.
10
Turn slight left
394 ft
·
14 sec
11
Continue on Garfield Avenue
426 ft
·
20 sec
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Garfield Avenue
12
Turn right onto Fort Park Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
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Fort Park Boulevard
13
Turn left onto Southfield Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Southfield Road
Use the none lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto M 39
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southfield Road
Use the none lane.
15
Continue on M 39
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Southfield Freeway
Use the none lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Southfield Road
Use the none lane.
17
Turn straight onto Southfield Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southfield Road
Use the none lane.
18
Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road
192 ft
·
4 sec
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West 10 Mile Road
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
West 10 Mile Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 49-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to plan for any scheduled stops, as the 28.1-mile distance is easily completed in one go. Keep an eye on your fuel levels before you leave, though your $4 budget should be more than sufficient for the trip. Given that nearly half of your time is spent on the Southfield Freeway, try to avoid peak rush hours to ensure you maintain a smooth pace. Using the Southfield Freeway for your primary stretch is the most efficient way to reach your destination, so prioritize that path to save time.
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 14.1 miles from Grosse Ile, MI, or about 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.9 miles.
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 28.1 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.1 miles or 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Southfield, MI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Grosse Ile, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Grosse Ile, MI
This is one driving day of about 28.1 miles and 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Grosse Ile, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Southfield Freeway for about 13.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.1 mi from Grosse Ile, MI · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 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 28.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.1 miles from Grosse Ile, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Southfield, MI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.27 one way
$8.54 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $4.71 | $9.41 |
| premium | $4.80 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.24 | $12.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Sunday
Local time
7:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
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
49m 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 Grosse Ile, MI to Southfield, MI covers 28.1 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southfield Freeway, Fort Street, Southfield Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.1 miles from Grosse Ile, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.27 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 demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 28.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mathias Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 5.1 miles (Pennsylvania Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.6 miles (M 39 / Southfield Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Grosse Ile, MI to Southfield, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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