How far is Roseville, MI from Southfield, MI?

The driving distance from Roseville, MI to Southfield, MI is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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
15.58 mi
00h 17m
Flight
14.6 mi
23.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.6 mi
Kilometers
23.5 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.58 mi
Kilometers
25.07 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southfield
Sun, Apr 19, 6:26 AM EDT
Return by in Roseville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roseville
2026-04-19T06:08
Arrive Southfield
Sun, Apr 19, 6:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Roseville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Madison Heights
MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan, USA

From Roseville
7.8 mi
00h 08m
To Southfield
7.8 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 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 Roseville and Southfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Gratiot Avenue

    918 ft · 22 sec · Gratiot Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road

    698 ft · 15 sec · East 11 Mile Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 696 West

    1364 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    13.4 mi · 14 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Greenfield Road

    2022 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Greenfield Road

    1365 ft · 46 sec · Greenfield Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West 10 Mile Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West 10 Mile Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 10 Mile Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roseville 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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
13.4 mi · 86%
West 10 Mile Road
1.02 mi · 7%
Greenfield Road
0.64 mi · 4%
I 696 West
0.26 mi · 2%
Gratiot Avenue
0.17 mi · 1%
East 11 Mile Road
0.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Walter P Reuther Freeway

Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

13.4 mi · 00h 14m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
14.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison Heights
00h 08m from Roseville
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Roseville 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 Roseville to Southfield?

The road trip is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Madison Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Roseville and 7.8 miles from Southfield.

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

The direct path is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.07 one way or $4.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Roseville and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Southfield.

Stop Ideas Near Madison Heights

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

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

RAIL

Royal Oak station

4 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

9 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

10 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Detroit

13 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roseville and Southfield. Straight-line distance: 14.6 mi (23.5 km).

Roseville

#1 Roseville

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population46,535
Coordinates42.4972600, -82.9371400
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Southfield

#2 Southfield

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population72,174
Coordinates42.4733700, -83.2218700
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: South Gratiot Avenue (-82.936899, 42.497174)
End: West 10 Mile Road (-83.22187, 42.473363)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.08 L · about $2.07
Round trip
$4.15
1.1 gal · 4.16 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.07 $4.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.34 $4.68
Premium $4.65 $2.56 $5.12
Diesel $5.30 $2.92 $5.83

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 Roseville and Southfield. The current time is 06:08:57.

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.