How far is Highland Park, MI from Southfield, MI?
The driving distance from Highland Park, MI to Southfield, MI is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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 02h 14m.
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.
Township in Jackson County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highland Park and Southfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland Park and Southfield.
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Start on Fraulin Drive
108 m · 16 sec · Fraulin Drive
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Continue on East C Avenue
158 m · 27 sec · East C Avenue
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Turn left onto West Gull Lake Drive
3087 ft · 1 min · West Gull Lake Drive
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Continue on North 36th Street
1395 ft · 38 sec · North 36th Street
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Continue on East CD Avenue
2527 ft · 1 min · East CD Avenue
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Turn right onto North 37th Street
2654 ft · 1 min · North 37th Street
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Turn left onto East D Avenue
1425 ft · 1 min · East D Avenue
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Turn right onto North 37th Street
1321 ft · 1 min · North 37th Street
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Turn left onto M 89
5.7 mi · 6 min · M 89
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Continue on M-89
1313 ft · 17 sec · M-89
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Continue on West Michigan Avenue
6.1 mi · 10 min · West Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto South Washington Avenue
824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto West Hamblin Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · West Hamblin Avenue
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Continue on Hamblin Street
107 m · 8 sec · Hamblin Street
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Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue
2 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Avenue
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Turn right
17 m · 4 sec
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Continue on East Columbia Avenue
601 ft · 8 sec · East Columbia Avenue
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Merge slight left onto East Michigan Avenue
3.1 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto 11 Mile Road
107 m · 7 sec · 11 Mile Road
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Take the exit right toward I 94 East: Detroit
1434 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
15.1 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
9.2 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Local)
1.9 mi · 3 min · Jeffries Freeway (Local)
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Take the exit slight right toward M 39: Southfield Freeway
1153 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on M 39 North: Southfield Freeway
2579 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southfield Freeway
5.1 mi · 7 min · Southfield Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Southfield Road
1709 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Southfield Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Southfield Road
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Turn left 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 Highland Park and Southfield.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 94 East
Merge slight left
66.8 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Highland Park 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 Highland Park to Southfield?
The road trip is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Leoni is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.9 miles from Highland Park and 73.1 miles from Southfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 2:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.25 one way or $36.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Highland Park and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Southfield.
Stop Ideas Near Leoni
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 Leoni.
Jackson station
Albion station
Ann Arbor station
East Lansing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highland Park and Southfield. Straight-line distance: 112.2 mi (180.57 km).
#1 Highland Park
Town in Michigan, United States
| Population | 10,712 |
| Coordinates | 42.3958700, -85.4197300 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| 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: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $18.25 | $36.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.58 | $41.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.53 | $45.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.67 | $51.34 |
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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