Origin
Southfield, MI
Evening in Southfield on Friday
Local time
8:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Southfield, MI to Auburn Hills, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
21.3 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
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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Auburn Hills, MI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Southfield, MI to Auburn Hills, MI covers 21.3 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northwestern Highway, M 10 North, John C Lodge Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 21.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m 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 31m drive with frequent turns across 21.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northwestern Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Southfield, MI to Auburn Hills, MI is easy. At 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Southfield, MI to Auburn Hills, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Highway | — | — |
| M 10 North | — | — |
| John C Lodge Freeway | — | — |
| US 24 North | — | — |
| Telegraph Road | — | — |
| Franklin Road | — | — |
| West Square Lake Road | — | — |
| East Square Lake Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Northwestern Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southfield, MI and Auburn Hills, MI.
1
Start on West 10 Mile Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 10 Mile Road
2
Turn right onto Northwestern Highway
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Northwestern Highway
3
Take the ramp slight left toward M 10 North
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
M 10 North
4
Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
John C Lodge Freeway
5
Take the exit slight right toward US 24 North
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 24 North
6
Merge slight left onto Telegraph Road
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Telegraph Road
7
Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Road
449 ft
·
12 sec
·
Franklin Road
8
Turn right onto West Square Lake Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Square Lake Road
9
Continue on East Square Lake Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Square Lake Road
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 North: Flint
11
Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
12
Take the exit slight right toward M 24: Lapeer
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
M 24: Lapeer
13
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 Business South: Pontiac
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 75 Business South: Pontiac
15
Turn left
89 ft
·
4 sec
16
Turn left
154 ft
·
7 sec
17
Exit the roundabout onto Shimmons Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Shimmons Road
18
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.33 one way
$6.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.66 | $7.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Auburn Hills, MI
Evening in Auburn Hills on Friday
Local time
8:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
22 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
31m 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 Auburn Hills, MI covers 21.3 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northwestern Highway, M 10 North, John C Lodge Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.6 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 $3.33 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.
The drive from Southfield, MI to Auburn Hills, MI is easy. At 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Southfield, MI to Auburn Hills, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Southfield, MI to Auburn Hills, 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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