Origin
Southfield, MI
Afternoon in Southfield on Friday
Local time
4:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Southfield, MI to Mount Clemens, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
26.8 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
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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Mount Clemens, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Southfield, MI to Mount Clemens, MI covers 26.8 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Walter P Reuther Freeway, Ford Freeway, West 10 Mile Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.2 miles on Walter P Reuther Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 26.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Southfield, MI to Mount Clemens, MI covers 26.8 miles and takes about 38m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Walter P Reuther Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 8.2 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 around 5.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 26.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (West 10 Mile Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
5.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
West 10 Mile Road
Keep slight right at fork onto West 10 Mile Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
16.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 94 East: Port Huron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 94 East: Port Huron
8
24.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward North River Road, Mount Clemens
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 237
Toward North River Road, Mount Clemens
8
26.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
North Main Street
Turn sharp left onto North Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 8.2 mi | 8m |
| Ford Freeway | 6.2 mi | 6m |
| West 10 Mile Road | 5.7 mi | 11m |
| Edsel Ford Freeway | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| East Heights Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North River Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Walter P Reuther Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Walter P Reuther Freeway
— 8.2 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southfield, MI and Mount Clemens, MI.
1
Start on West 10 Mile Road
5.6 mi
·
10 min
·
West 10 Mile Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on South Chrysler Drive
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Chrysler Drive
3
Turn left
297 ft
·
16 sec
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto North Chrysler Drive
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
North Chrysler Drive
5
Keep slight right at fork onto West 10 Mile Road
499 ft
·
10 sec
·
West 10 Mile Road
6
Continue on East Heights Drive
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Heights Drive
7
Continue on Walter P Reuther Drive
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Walter P Reuther Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 696 East
9
Merge onto I 696
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 94 East: Port Huron
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 94
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
12
Continue on I 94
6.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Ford Freeway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 237
Toward North River Road, Mount Clemens
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto North River Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North River Road
15
Continue on Northbound Gratiot Avenue
399 ft
·
9 sec
·
Northbound Gratiot Avenue
16
Turn straight onto M 3
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Gratiot Avenue
17
Turn sharp left onto North Main Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.19 one way
$8.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.16 | $10.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Mount Clemens, MI
Afternoon in Mount Clemens on Friday
Local time
4:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
19 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
38m 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 Mount Clemens, MI covers 26.8 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Walter P Reuther Freeway, Ford Freeway, West 10 Mile Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.4 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 $4.19 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 26.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (West 10 Mile Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Southfield, MI to Mount Clemens, 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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