How far is Port Huron, MI from Southfield, MI?

The driving distance from Port Huron, MI to Southfield, MI is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
62.36 mi
01h 02m
Flight
53.08 mi
85.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.08 mi
Kilometers
85.43 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.36 mi
Kilometers
100.36 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 AM EDT
Return by in Port Huron
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Huron
2026-04-23T00:25
Arrive Southfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Huron
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
Chesterfield
MI

Township in Macomb County, Michigan

From Port Huron
30.1 mi
00h 31m
To Southfield
32.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Huron and Southfield.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Union Street

    47 m · 9 sec · Union Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Military Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Military Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Electric Avenue

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Electric Avenue

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Gratiot Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Gratiot Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Gratiot Avenue

    2144 ft · 38 sec · Gratiot Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 94 West: Detroit

    1489 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    36.8 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

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

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 696 West: Lansing

    1647 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    14.6 mi · 16 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Greenfield Road

    2022 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Greenfield Road

    1365 ft · 46 sec · Greenfield Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 10 Mile Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West 10 Mile Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 10 Mile Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Huron 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
37.1 mi · 60%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
14.6 mi · 23%
Electric Avenue
2.72 mi · 4%
Gratiot Boulevard
2.27 mi · 4%
West 10 Mile Road
1.02 mi · 2%
Military Street
0.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Merge slight left

36.8 mi · 00h 39m

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
53.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterfield
00h 31m from Port Huron
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Port Huron and Sunny near Southfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Huron to Southfield?

The road trip is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Chesterfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Port Huron and 32.2 miles from Southfield.

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

The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.30 one way or $16.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Port Huron and Sunny near Southfield.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterfield

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

32 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

32 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
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Troy Transit Center

32 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

37 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Huron and Southfield. Straight-line distance: 53.08 mi (85.43 km).

Port Huron

#1 Port Huron

City in Michigan, United States

Population28,631
Coordinates42.9708600, -82.4249100
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Southfield

#2 Southfield

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population72,174
Coordinates42.4733700, -83.2218700
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.425201, 42.970855)
End: West 10 Mile Road (-83.22187, 42.473363)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.33 L · about $8.30
Round trip
$16.59
4.4 gal · 16.66 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.30 $16.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.36 $18.71
Premium $4.65 $10.24 $20.48
Diesel $5.30 $11.67 $23.34

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Huron and Southfield. The current time is 00:25:22.

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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.