How far is Burton, MI from Southfield, MI?

The driving distance from Burton, MI to Southfield, MI is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.5 miles (66.8 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
69.93 mi
01h 08m
Flight
41.5 mi
66.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.5 mi
Kilometers
66.78 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.93 mi
Kilometers
112.54 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:27 AM EDT
Return by in Burton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burton
2026-04-23T00:19
Arrive Southfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:27 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 Burton
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
Waterford
MI

Charter township in Oakland county, Michigan

From Burton
26.5 mi
00h 34m
To Southfield
43.4 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
5 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 Burton and Southfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Amy Street

    1710 ft · 1 min · Amy Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lippincott Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lippincott Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Center Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · South Center Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Saginaw Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Saginaw Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Saginaw Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · South Saginaw Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1407 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto I-75 South

    29.2 mi · 31 min · I-75 South

  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 · 30 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 · 11 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 Burton and Southfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-75 South
29.2 mi · 42%
South Center Road
5.12 mi · 7%
Southfield Road
5.08 mi · 7%
Woodward Avenue
4.72 mi · 7%
South Saginaw Road
3.7 mi · 5%
I 75 Business
2.16 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I-75 South

Merge slight right onto I-75 South

29.2 mi · 00h 31m

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
+28.4 mi
41.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterford
00h 34m from Burton
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Burton and Sunny near Southfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.9 miles (112.5 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?

Waterford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Burton and 43.4 miles from Southfield.

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

The direct path is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 $9.31 one way or $18.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Waterford

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Waterford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
City of Pontiac
Meeting point 9.5 mi away

City of Pontiac

Pontiac , MI
47450 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342
Rating 3.3/5 32 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,Department of finance,Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

12 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

24 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

25 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

31 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burton and Southfield. Straight-line distance: 41.5 mi (66.78 km).

Burton

#1 Burton

City in Michigan, USA

Population28,462
Coordinates42.9994700, -83.6163400
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Southfield

#2 Southfield

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population72,174
Coordinates42.4733700, -83.2218700
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Amy Street (-83.617096, 42.999451)
End: West 10 Mile Road (-83.22187, 42.473363)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.34 L · about $9.31
Round trip
$18.63
4.94 gal · 18.68 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.31 $18.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.50 $21.01
Premium $4.65 $11.50 $22.99
Diesel $5.30 $13.10 $26.20

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 Burton and Southfield. The current time is 00:19:05.

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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.