How far is Holland, MI from Southfield, MI?

The driving distance from Holland, MI to Southfield, MI is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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
165.47 mi
02h 32m
Flight
148.35 mi
238.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.35 mi
Kilometers
238.75 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.47 mi
Kilometers
266.3 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southfield
Tue, May 12, 9:52 PM EDT
Return by in Holland
Wed, May 13, 12:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holland
2026-05-12T19:19
Arrive Southfield
Tue, May 12, 9:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holland
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
Waverly
MI

City in Bremer County, Iowa, United States

From Holland
82.6 mi
01h 16m
To Southfield
82.8 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South River Avenue

    674 ft · 25 sec · South River Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 9th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 9th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East 8th Street

    135 m · 13 sec · East 8th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Chicago Drive

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Chicago Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 196 EAST: Grand Rapids

    1716 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Freeway

    8.5 mi · 9 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward M 6 East: Lansing

    1.4 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Paul B. Henry Freeway

    18.4 mi · 20 min · Paul B. Henry Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I-96 East: Lansing

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    50 mi · 54 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road

    848 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Northwestern Highway

    1190 ft · 28 sec · Northwestern Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West 10 Mile Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 10 Mile Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holland and Southfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96 East
66.9 mi · 40%
I-96 East
50.7 mi · 31%
Paul B. Henry Freeway
18.4 mi · 11%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.93 mi · 5%
Gerald R Ford Freeway
8.54 mi · 5%
Chicago Drive
6.07 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 96 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

66.9 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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
148.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waverly
01h 16m from Holland
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Holland and Patchy Frost then 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 Holland to Southfield?

The road trip is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.6 miles from Holland and 82.8 miles from Southfield.

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

The direct path is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.02 one way or $44.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Holland and Patchy Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Southfield.

Stop Ideas Near Waverly

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

11 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

47 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

55 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

56 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holland and Southfield. Straight-line distance: 148.35 mi (238.75 km).

Holland

#1 Holland

City in Michigan, United States

Population26,033
Coordinates42.7875200, -86.1089300
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Southfield

#2 Southfield

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population72,174
Coordinates42.4733700, -83.2218700
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: South River Avenue (-86.108978, 42.78752)
End: West 10 Mile Road (-83.22187, 42.473363)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.84 gal
22.1 L · about $22.02
Round trip
$44.05
11.68 gal · 44.2 L
Estimated CO2
51.9 kg one way
Round trip: 103.8 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.02 $44.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.84 $49.68
Premium $4.65 $27.18 $54.36
Diesel $5.30 $30.98 $61.95

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Holland and Southfield. The current time is 19:19:20.

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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.