How far is Beecher, MI from Southfield, MI?

The driving distance from Beecher, MI to Southfield, MI is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.33 mi
01h 08m
Flight
48.88 mi
78.67 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.88 mi
Kilometers
78.67 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.33 mi
Kilometers
101.92 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southfield
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM EDT
Return by in Beecher
Thu, Apr 23, 6:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beecher
2026-04-23T04:16
Arrive Southfield
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beecher
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Springfield
MI

Township in Oakland County, Michigan

From Beecher
30.1 mi
00h 34m
To Southfield
33.2 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beecher and Southfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beecher and Southfield.

  1. 1

    Start on North Saginaw Street

    20 m · 6 sec · North Saginaw Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Coldwater Road

    2180 ft · 45 sec · East Coldwater Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Horton Avenue

    2775 ft · 52 sec · Horton Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Selby Street

    3077 ft · 1 min · Selby Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    2015 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto UAW Freeway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · UAW Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    34.6 mi · 37 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 Business

    1 km · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    36 m · 2 sec · Woodward Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    125 m · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Woodward Avenue

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Woodward Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

    624 ft · 29 sec · Oakland Avenue

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Oakland Avenue

    73 m · 13 sec · Oakland Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Willits Street

    761 ft · 28 sec · Willits Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on North Chester Street

    99 m · 15 sec · North Chester Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Maple Road

    572 ft · 25 sec · West Maple Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Southfield Road

    5.1 mi · 10 min · Southfield Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West 10 Mile Road

    59 m · 4 sec · West 10 Mile Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 10 Mile Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beecher and Southfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
UAW Freeway
45.7 mi · 72%
Southfield Road
5.08 mi · 8%
Woodward Avenue
4.72 mi · 7%
I 75 Business
2.16 mi · 3%
Selby Street
0.96 mi · 2%
Horton Avenue
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

UAW Freeway

Merge slight right

34.6 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
48.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springfield
00h 34m from Beecher
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Beecher and Sunny near Southfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beecher to Southfield?

The road trip is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Beecher and 33.2 miles from Southfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.41 one way or $16.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beecher and Sunny near Southfield.

Stop Ideas Near Springfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Springfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springfield.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

20 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

32 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

33 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Flint station

33 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beecher and Southfield. Straight-line distance: 48.88 mi (78.67 km).

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#1 Beecher

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population10,232
Coordinates43.0900300, -83.6944000
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Southfield

#2 Southfield

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population72,174
Coordinates42.4733700, -83.2218700
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Coldwater Road (-83.694399, 43.090189)
End: West 10 Mile Road (-83.22187, 42.473363)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.46 L · about $8.41
Round trip
$16.82
4.46 gal · 16.92 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.41 $16.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.48 $18.97
Premium $4.65 $10.38 $20.76
Diesel $5.30 $11.83 $23.66

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Beecher and Southfield. The current time is 04:16:07.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.