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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Quick Snapshot
Road
137.06 mi
02h 14m
Flight
112.2 mi
180.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.2 mi
Kilometers
180.57 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.06 mi
Kilometers
220.57 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southfield
Sun, Apr 19, 4:21 AM EDT
Return by in Highland Park
Sun, Apr 19, 6:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highland Park
2026-04-19T02:06
Arrive Southfield
Sun, Apr 19, 4:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Highland Park
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
Leoni
MI

Township in Jackson County, Michigan

From Highland Park
63.9 mi
01h 07m
To Southfield
73.1 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 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 Highland Park and Southfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Highland Park and Southfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Fraulin Drive

    108 m · 16 sec · Fraulin Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on East C Avenue

    158 m · 27 sec · East C Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Gull Lake Drive

    3087 ft · 1 min · West Gull Lake Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on North 36th Street

    1395 ft · 38 sec · North 36th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East CD Avenue

    2527 ft · 1 min · East CD Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North 37th Street

    2654 ft · 1 min · North 37th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East D Avenue

    1425 ft · 1 min · East D Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North 37th Street

    1321 ft · 1 min · North 37th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto M 89

    5.7 mi · 6 min · M 89

  10. 10

    Continue on M-89

    1313 ft · 17 sec · M-89

  11. 11

    Continue on West Michigan Avenue

    6.1 mi · 10 min · West Michigan Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Washington Avenue

    824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Hamblin Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Hamblin Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Hamblin Street

    107 m · 8 sec · Hamblin Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on East Columbia Avenue

    601 ft · 8 sec · East Columbia Avenue

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto East Michigan Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto 11 Mile Road

    107 m · 7 sec · 11 Mile Road

  20. 20

    Take the exit right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Local)

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Jeffries Freeway (Local)

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward M 39: Southfield Freeway

    1153 ft · 33 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on M 39 North: Southfield Freeway

    2579 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Southfield Freeway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Southfield Freeway

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Southfield Road

    1709 ft · 29 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Southfield Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Southfield Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road

    59 m · 4 sec · West 10 Mile Road

  33. 33

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
67 mi · 49%
M 14 East
26.7 mi · 19%
West Michigan Avenue
6.14 mi · 4%
M 89
5.68 mi · 4%
Southfield Freeway
5.11 mi · 4%
East Michigan Avenue
5.11 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
112.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leoni
01h 07m from Highland Park
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Jackson station

11 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Albion station

40 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

43 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

East Lansing station

56 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highland Park and Southfield. Straight-line distance: 112.2 mi (180.57 km).

Highland Park

#1 Highland Park

Town in Michigan, United States

Population10,712
Coordinates42.3958700, -85.4197300
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Southfield

#2 Southfield

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population72,174
Coordinates42.4733700, -83.2218700
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Fraulin Drive (-85.419501, 42.39589)
End: West 10 Mile Road (-83.22187, 42.473363)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.84 gal
18.31 L · about $18.25
Round trip
$36.50
9.68 gal · 36.62 L
Estimated CO2
43 kg one way
Round trip: 86 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Highland Park and Southfield. The current time is 02:06:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.