How far is Grosse Ile, MI from Southfield, MI?

The driving distance from Grosse Ile, MI to Southfield, MI is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.23 mi
00h 45m
Flight
24.11 mi
38.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.11 mi
Kilometers
38.8 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.23 mi
Kilometers
45.43 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southfield
Sun, Apr 19, 4:35 AM EDT
Return by in Grosse Ile
Sun, Apr 19, 5:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grosse Ile
2026-04-19T03:50
Arrive Southfield
Sun, Apr 19, 4:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Grosse Ile
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Allen Park
MI

City in Michigan, USA

From Grosse Ile
14 mi
00h 22m
To Southfield
14.2 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph W
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grosse Ile and Southfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Mathias Drive

    63 m · 11 sec · Mathias Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mathias Drive

    116 m · 22 sec · Mathias Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Macomb Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Macomb Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Meridian Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Meridian Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bridge Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Jefferson Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Jefferson Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left onto Pennsylvania Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Quarry Road

    2297 ft · 60 sec · Quarry Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Fort Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Fort Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    120 m · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Garfield Avenue

    130 m · 21 sec · Garfield Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Fort Park Boulevard

    1076 ft · 45 sec · Fort Park Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southfield Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Southfield Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Southfield Road

    2816 ft · 1 min · Southfield Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Southfield Freeway

    13.9 mi · 19 min · Southfield Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Southfield Road

    1709 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Southfield Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Southfield Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road

    59 m · 4 sec · West 10 Mile Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 10 Mile Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grosse Ile 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
19 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southfield Freeway
13.9 mi · 49%
Fort Street
3.85 mi · 14%
Southfield Road
3.42 mi · 12%
Meridian Road
2.88 mi · 10%
Pennsylvania Road
1.01 mi · 4%
Bridge Road
0.73 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Southfield Freeway

Continue on Southfield Freeway

13.9 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
24.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allen Park
00h 22m from Grosse Ile
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Grosse Ile and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Southfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grosse Ile to Southfield?

The road trip is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Allen Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Grosse Ile and 14.2 miles from Southfield.

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

The direct path is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Grosse Ile and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Southfield.

Stop Ideas Near Allen Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Allen Park, 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 Allen Park.

RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

6 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

6 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

Detroit

17 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

26 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grosse Ile and Southfield. Straight-line distance: 24.11 mi (38.8 km).

Grosse Ile

#1 Grosse Ile

Census-designated place in Wayne County, Michigan

Population10,100
Coordinates42.1292100, -83.1443700
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Southfield

#2 Southfield

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population72,174
Coordinates42.4733700, -83.2218700
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Mathias Drive (-83.144372, 42.129171)
End: West 10 Mile Road (-83.22187, 42.473363)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.77 L · about $3.77
Round trip
$7.54
2 gal · 7.54 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.77 $7.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.25 $8.51
Premium $4.65 $4.65 $9.31
Diesel $5.30 $5.30 $10.61

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Grosse Ile and Southfield. The current time is 03:50:01.

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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.