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Trip from Haslett, MI to Southfield, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 22m

Distance

68.2 mi

110 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 16m ★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Haslett, MI, MI

Haslett, MI

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city in Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Southfield, MI

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Trip Overview

Haslett, MI to Southfield, MI is 68.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 22 minutes via I 96 and Walter P Reuther Freeway, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region, moving from one part of Michigan to another. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on major highways, making it an efficient option for getting between these two locations. You should expect a relatively quick journey with minimal detours needed, suitable for a single-day trip.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 96 40.9 mi 43m
East Grand River 9 mi 13m
Walter P Reuther Freeway 8.9 mi 10m
John C Lodge Freeway 2.5 mi 2m
Cornell Road 2.2 mi 3m
West Grand River Avenue 1.5 mi 2m
West 10 Mile Road 1.1 mi 2m
Stockbridge Road 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 96 — 40.9 mi, about 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Haslett, MI and Southfield, MI.

1

Start on Haslett Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Haslett Road
2

Turn right onto Cornell Road

2.2 mi · 3 min · Cornell Road
3

Turn left onto M 43

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Grand River Avenue
4

Continue on M 43

9.0 mi · 13 min · East Grand River
5

Turn right onto M 43; M 52

0.9 mi · 1 min · Stockbridge Road
Use the right lane.
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
7

Merge onto I 96

41 mi · 43 min · I 96
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Continue on I 696

8.9 mi · 10 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
Toward I 696 East, M 5 East: Port Huron Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto M 10

2.5 mi · 2 min · John C Lodge Freeway
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 15 Toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn straight onto Northwestern Highway

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Northwestern Highway
12

Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · West 10 Mile Road
13

Arrive at destination

West 10 Mile Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city and county seat of Livingston County, Michigan, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Howell, MI

34 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

Webberville, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brighton, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.1 miles from Haslett, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 13.1 and 66.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
13.1 mi into trip | ~20m in | M 43; M 52 / Stockbridge Road

Turn right onto M 43; M 52 / Stockbridge Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
4
14 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the ramp toward I 96 East: Detroit

Navigation decision point

Toward I 96 East: Detroit
5
14.3 mi into trip | ~22m in | I 96

Merge onto I 96

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
4
55.3 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | I 696 / Walter P Reuther Freeway

Continue onto I 696 / Walter P Reuther Freeway toward I 696 East, M 5 East: Port Huron

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 696 East, M 5 East: Port Huron
8
66.7 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in

Take the exit toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen 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 15 Toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.66 one way

$21.32 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $11.71 $23.41
premium $4.89 $13.12 $26.25
diesel $5.61 $15.06 $30.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.5 0 $7.16 $3.27
Efficient EV 17.1 0 $5.97 $2.73
EV Truck/SUV 27.3 0 $9.55 $4.36

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Haslett, MI

Afternoon in Haslett on Saturday

Local time

4:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Southfield, MI

Afternoon in Southfield on Saturday

Local time

4:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°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

21 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 22m 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?

This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 77% of it utilizing major freeways like I 96 and the Walter P Reuther Freeway. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 40.9 miles on I 96, offering a consistent pace. While the majority is highway, there are segments on East Grand River that provide a slight change of scenery before merging back onto faster roads. Expect a driving experience characterized by smooth, high-speed travel for most of the journey.

77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.9 mi on I 96.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 and East Grand River. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 13.1 miles in near M 43; M 52 / Stockbridge 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 68.2 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 13.1 miles (M 43; M 52 / Stockbridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles: Navigation decision point; at 14.3 miles (I 96): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.

On the drive from Haslett, MI to Southfield, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 5 East: Port Huron along the way.

M 5 East: Port Huron

55.3 mi in | ~1h 6m | via I 696

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 68.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 40.9 miles on I 96. 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: at 13.1 miles (M 43; M 52 / Stockbridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles: Navigation decision point; at 14.3 miles (I 96): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Southfield, 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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