Origin
Southfield, MI
Evening in Southfield on Friday
Local time
6:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Southfield, MI to Allen Park, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
15.9 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
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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Allen Park, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Southfield, MI to Allen Park, MI covers 15.9 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southfield Freeway, Southfield Road, Roosevelt Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.2 miles on Southfield Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 15.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 23m highway drive covering 15.9 miles, with most of the trip on Southfield Freeway and Southfield Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.2 miles on Southfield Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 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 14.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southfield Freeway and Southfield Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Southfield Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southfield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles (M 39 / Southfield Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 15.5 miles (Roosevelt Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Southfield Road
Turn right onto Southfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
15.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
M 39 / Southfield Road
Keep slight left at fork onto M 39 / Southfield Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
15.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Roosevelt Avenue
Turn right onto Roosevelt Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
15.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Garfield Avenue
Turn left onto Garfield Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
15.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Allen Road
Turn left onto Allen Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southfield Freeway | 14.2 mi | 19m |
| Southfield Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Roosevelt Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Garfield Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 10 Mile Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Allen Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southfield Freeway
— 14.2 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southfield, MI and Allen Park, MI.
1
Start on West 10 Mile Road
192 ft
·
8 sec
·
West 10 Mile Road
2
Turn right onto Southfield Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southfield Road
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on Southfield Freeway
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Southfield Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
Continue on M 39
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Southfield Road
5
Keep slight left at fork onto M 39
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Southfield Road
6
Turn right onto Roosevelt Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Roosevelt Avenue
7
Turn left onto Garfield Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Garfield Avenue
8
Turn left onto Allen Road
151 ft
·
4 sec
·
Allen Road
9
Arrive at destination
Allen Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.49 one way
$4.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.73 | $5.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Allen Park, MI
Evening in Allen Park on Friday
Local time
6:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m 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 Southfield, MI to Allen Park, MI covers 15.9 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southfield Freeway, Southfield Road, Roosevelt Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.9 miles from Southfield, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.49 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 straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southfield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles (M 39 / Southfield Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 15.5 miles (Roosevelt Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Southfield, MI to Allen Park, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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