Origin
Southfield, MI
Night in Southfield on Friday
Local time
9:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Southfield, MI to Birmingham, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
5.6 mi
9 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Southfield, MI
Wikimedia Commons
Birmingham, MI
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Southfield, MI to Birmingham, MI covers 5.6 miles and takes about 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southfield Road, West Maple Road, West 10 Mile Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.1 miles on Southfield Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 5.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 12m drive with frequent turns across 5.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southfield Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 12m drive. You will face about 4 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 5.1 miles (Southfield Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles (West Maple Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Southfield Road
Turn left onto Southfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Southfield Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Southfield Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
5.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
West Maple Road
Turn right onto West Maple Road
Navigation decision point
3
5.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
M 1 / Woodward Avenue
Turn right onto M 1 / Woodward Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southfield Road | 5.1 mi | 10m |
| West Maple Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West 10 Mile Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Woodward Avenue | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Southfield Road
— 5.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southfield, MI and Birmingham, MI.
1
Start on West 10 Mile Road
192 ft
·
11 sec
·
West 10 Mile Road
2
Turn left onto Southfield Road
5.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Southfield Road
Use the left lane.
3
Keep slight right at fork onto Southfield Road
192 ft
·
8 sec
·
Southfield Road
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto West Maple Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Maple Road
5
Turn right onto M 1
42 ft
·
0 sec
·
Woodward Avenue
6
Arrive at destination
M 1
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.88 one way
$1.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $0.96 | $1.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.08 | $2.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.24 | $2.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.59 | $0.27 |
| Efficient EV | 1.4 | 0 | $0.49 | $0.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Birmingham, MI
Night in Birmingham on Friday
Local time
9:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
2 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
12m 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 Birmingham, MI covers 5.6 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southfield Road, West Maple Road, West 10 Mile Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 2.8 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 $0.88 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 12m drive. You will face about 4 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 5.1 miles (Southfield Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles (West Maple Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Southfield, MI to Birmingham, 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Birmingham, MI
More trips to Birmingham, MI
Explore more options from Southfield, MI or browse trips ending in Birmingham, MI.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse MI road trips.