How far is Scio, MI from Southfield, MI?

The driving distance from Scio, MI to Southfield, MI is about 43 miles (69.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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
42.99 mi
00h 44m
Flight
33.12 mi
53.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.12 mi
Kilometers
53.3 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.99 mi
Kilometers
69.18 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southfield
Fri, May 1, 10:01 AM EDT
Return by in Scio
Fri, May 1, 10:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scio
2026-05-01T09:17
Arrive Southfield
Fri, May 1, 10:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Scio
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
Plymouth
MI

City in Wayne County, in the U.

From Scio
21.5 mi
00h 22m
To Southfield
21.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Huron River Drive

    6 m · 8 sec · Huron River Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Zeeb Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Zeeb Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Miller Road

    40 m · 3 sec · Miller Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Miller Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Miller Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Miller Road

    29 m · 4 sec · Miller Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Miller Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Miller Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward M 14 East: Plymouth

    1657 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward M 14 East: Plymouth

    36 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto M 14 East: Plymouth

    1840 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep right to continue on M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Local)

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Jeffries Freeway (Local)

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward M 39: Southfield Freeway

    1153 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on M 39 North: Southfield Freeway

    2579 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Southfield Freeway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Southfield Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Southfield Road

    1709 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Southfield Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Southfield Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road

    59 m · 4 sec · West 10 Mile Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 10 Mile Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scio 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M 14 East
30 mi · 70%
Southfield Freeway
5.11 mi · 12%
Miller Road
3.1 mi · 7%
Jeffries Freeway (Local)
1.9 mi · 4%
Zeeb Road
1.11 mi · 3%
Southfield Road
1.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

M 14 East

Keep slight left to continue on M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia

15.1 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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
33.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
00h 22m from Scio
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Scio and Partly Sunny near Southfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scio to Southfield?

The road trip is about 43 miles (69.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Scio and 21.5 miles from Southfield.

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

The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.73 one way or $11.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Scio and Partly Sunny near Southfield.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

20 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

23 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

24 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

30 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scio and Southfield. Straight-line distance: 33.12 mi (53.3 km).

Scio

#1 Scio

Township in Michigan

Population17,908
Coordinates42.3255900, -83.8393900
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Southfield

#2 Southfield

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population72,174
Coordinates42.4733700, -83.2218700
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Huron River Drive (-83.83939, 42.32559)
End: West 10 Mile Road (-83.22187, 42.473363)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.74 L · about $5.73
Round trip
$11.46
3.04 gal · 11.48 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.73 $11.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.46 $12.93
Premium $4.65 $7.07 $14.15
Diesel $5.30 $8.06 $16.12

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Scio and Southfield. The current time is 09:17:24.

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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.