How far is Mount Clemens, MI from Southfield, MI?

The driving distance from Mount Clemens, MI to Southfield, MI is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.13 mi
00h 29m
Flight
19.49 mi
31.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.49 mi
Kilometers
31.36 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.13 mi
Kilometers
42.06 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southfield
Sat, May 30, 1:18 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Clemens
Sat, May 30, 1:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Clemens
2026-05-30T12:48
Arrive Southfield
Sat, May 30, 1:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mount Clemens
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Warren
MI

City in the U.

From Mount Clemens
13 mi
00h 14m
To Southfield
13.1 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Clemens and Southfield.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    56 m · 12 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cass Avenue

    69 m · 13 sec · Cass Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Gratiot Avenue

    986 ft · 26 sec · North Gratiot Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto North River Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North River Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 94 West: Detroit

    882 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ford Freeway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Ford Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 696 West: Lansing, 11 Mile Road

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 696 West: Lansing

    1647 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    14.6 mi · 16 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Greenfield Road

    2022 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Greenfield Road

    1365 ft · 46 sec · Greenfield Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 10 Mile Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West 10 Mile Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 10 Mile Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Clemens 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
14.6 mi · 56%
Ford Freeway
6.19 mi · 24%
Edsel Ford Freeway
1.67 mi · 6%
North River Road
1.05 mi · 4%
West 10 Mile Road
1.02 mi · 4%
Greenfield Road
0.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Walter P Reuther Freeway

Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

14.6 mi · 00h 16m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
19.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren
00h 14m from Mount Clemens
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mount Clemens and Sunny near Southfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Clemens to Southfield?

The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Warren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Mount Clemens and 13.1 miles from Southfield.

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

The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Clemens and Sunny near Southfield.

Stop Ideas Near Warren

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

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

RAIL

Royal Oak station

11 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

14 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

16 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

16 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Clemens and Southfield. Straight-line distance: 19.49 mi (31.36 km).

Mount Clemens

#1 Mount Clemens

City in Michigan

Population16,013
Coordinates42.5972600, -82.8779800
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Southfield

#2 Southfield

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population72,174
Coordinates42.4733700, -83.2218700
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-82.877961, 42.597251)
End: West 10 Mile Road (-83.22187, 42.473363)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.49 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.94
1.84 gal · 6.98 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.47 $6.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.91 $7.83
Premium $4.65 $4.28 $8.56
Diesel $5.30 $4.88 $9.76

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Clemens and Southfield. The current time is 12:48:30.

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.