How far is Hamtramck, MI from Southfield, MI?

The driving distance from Hamtramck, MI to Southfield, MI is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
13.2 mi
00h 21m
Flight
10.4 mi
16.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.4 mi
Kilometers
16.73 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.2 mi
Kilometers
21.25 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southfield
Tue, May 5, 5:21 AM EDT
Return by in Hamtramck
Tue, May 5, 5:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamtramck
2026-05-05T05:00
Arrive Southfield
Tue, May 5, 5:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hamtramck
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
Hazel Park
MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States

From Hamtramck
6.8 mi
00h 10m
To Southfield
6.4 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    57 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Gallagher Avenue

    753 ft · 39 sec · Gallagher Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lehman Street

    1155 ft · 42 sec · Lehman Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Joseph Campau Street

    1932 ft · 1 min · Joseph Campau Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Yemans Street

    2675 ft · 2 min · Yemans Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dequindre Street

    73 m · 12 sec · Dequindre Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Chrysler Drive

    792 ft · 19 sec · Chrysler Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 North

    1437 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I-75 North to I-696 East

    2746 ft · 1 min · I-75 North to I-696 East

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Greenfield Road

    2022 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Greenfield Road

    1365 ft · 46 sec · Greenfield Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 10 Mile Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West 10 Mile Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 10 Mile Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamtramck 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
121.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
5.6 mi · 42%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
3.93 mi · 30%
West 10 Mile Road
1.02 mi · 8%
Greenfield Road
0.64 mi · 5%
I-75 North to I-696 East
0.52 mi · 4%
Yemans Street
0.51 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

5.6 mi · 00h 06m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
10.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazel Park
00h 10m from Hamtramck
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hamtramck and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Southfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Hazel Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Hamtramck and 6.4 miles from Southfield.

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

The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hamtramck and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Southfield.

Stop Ideas Near Hazel Park

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

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

RAIL

Royal Oak station

5 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

11 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Detroit

11 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

12 mi away
449 South Eton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamtramck and Southfield. Straight-line distance: 10.4 mi (16.73 km).

Hamtramck

#1 Hamtramck

City in Michigan

Population21,438
Coordinates42.3928200, -83.0496400
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Southfield

#2 Southfield

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population72,174
Coordinates42.4733700, -83.2218700
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.049652, 42.392837)
End: West 10 Mile Road (-83.22187, 42.473363)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.76 L · about $1.73
Round trip
$3.47
0.92 gal · 3.52 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.73 $3.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.96 $3.91
Premium $4.65 $2.14 $4.28
Diesel $5.30 $2.44 $4.88

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamtramck and Southfield. The current time is 05:00:31.

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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.