How far is Bay City, MI from Southfield, MI?
The driving distance from Bay City, MI to Southfield, MI is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Genesee County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bay City and Southfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bay City and Southfield.
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Start on 9th Street
42 m · 8 sec · 9th Street
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
2263 ft · 40 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Garfield Avenue
3165 ft · 58 sec · Garfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Lafayette Avenue
738 ft · 20 sec · Lafayette Avenue
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Broadway Street
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Continue on River Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · River Road
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Continue on Bay City Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Bay City Road
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway
1156 ft · 22 sec · Veterans Memorial Parkway
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 South, US 23: Flint
3216 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
27.2 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
38.3 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 Business
1 km · 42 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
36 m · 2 sec · Woodward Avenue
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Turn slight left
125 m · 17 sec
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Turn slight left onto Woodward Avenue
4.7 mi · 8 min · Woodward Avenue
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Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
624 ft · 29 sec · Oakland Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Oakland Avenue
73 m · 13 sec · Oakland Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Willits Street
761 ft · 28 sec · Willits Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Chester Street
99 m · 15 sec · North Chester Street
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Turn right onto West Maple Road
572 ft · 25 sec · West Maple Road
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Turn left onto Southfield Road
5.1 mi · 10 min · Southfield Road
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Turn right onto West 10 Mile Road
59 m · 4 sec · West 10 Mile Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 10 Mile Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bay City and Southfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Keep slight left
38.3 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bay City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Southfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bay City to Southfield?
The road trip is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km) and usually takes 01h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grand Blanc is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from Bay City and 58.1 miles from Southfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.29 one way or $28.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bay City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Southfield.
Stop Ideas Near Grand Blanc
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grand Blanc.
Flint station
Durand Union Station
Lapeer station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bay City and Southfield. Straight-line distance: 84.47 mi (135.94 km).
#1 Bay City
City in Bay County, Michigan, USA
| Population | 32,717 |
| Coordinates | 43.5944700, -83.8888600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Southfield
A city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 72,174 |
| Coordinates | 42.4733700, -83.2218700 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 10 Mile Road (-83.22187, 42.473363)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $14.29 | $28.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.12 | $32.24 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.64 | $35.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.10 | $40.20 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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