How far is Holt, MI from Southfield, MI?
The driving distance from Holt, MI to Southfield, MI is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Livingston County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Holt and Southfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holt and Southfield.
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Start on the route
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
43 m · 6 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn left onto Holt Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Holt Road
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Turn left onto Okemos Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Okemos Road
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Take the ramp right
2625 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
53 mi · 57 min
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Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · John C Lodge Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road
848 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Northwestern Highway
1190 ft · 28 sec · Northwestern Highway
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Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · 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 Holt and Southfield.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Okemos Road
Merge slight left
53 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Sunny leaving Holt and Sunny near Southfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Holt to Southfield?
The road trip is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Howell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Holt and 38 miles from Southfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.92 one way or $19.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Holt and Sunny near Southfield.
Stop Ideas Near Howell
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 Howell.
Durand Union Station
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East Lansing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holt and Southfield. Straight-line distance: 66.83 mi (107.55 km).
#1 Holt
Unincorporated community in Michigan
| Population | 23,973 |
| Coordinates | 42.6405900, -84.5152500 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| 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: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $9.92 | $19.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.19 | $22.37 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.24 | $24.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.95 | $27.90 |
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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