How far is Southfield, MI from Ada, MI?
The driving distance from Southfield, MI to Ada, MI is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
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.
Census-designated place in Ingham County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southfield and Ada.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southfield and Ada.
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Start on West 10 Mile Road
1 mi · 2 min · West 10 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Northwestern Highway
1232 ft · 26 sec · Northwestern Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward M 10 North
961 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · John C Lodge Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 696 West: Lansing
2310 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Merge slight right
17.9 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
54.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids
38.4 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 50: Lowell
1470 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Alden Nash Avenue Southeast
2201 ft · 41 sec · Alden Nash Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Cascade Road Southeast
3 mi · 4 min · Cascade Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Snow Avenue Southeast
2.4 mi · 3 min · Snow Avenue Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand River Drive Southeast
3 mi · 4 min · Grand River Drive Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Buttrick Avenue Southeast
2306 ft · 47 sec · Buttrick Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Thornapple River Drive Southeast
2558 ft · 1 min · Thornapple River Drive Southeast
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Continue on Headley Street Southeast
107 m · 19 sec · Headley Street Southeast
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Turn left onto Ada Drive Southeast
690 ft · 23 sec · Ada Drive Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ada Drive Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Southfield and Ada.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Keep slight left
54.8 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Southfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ada.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southfield to Ada?
The road trip is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Okemos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.8 miles from Southfield and 67 miles from Ada.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 1:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.80 one way or $35.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Southfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ada.
Stop Ideas Near Okemos
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 Okemos.
East Lansing station
Owosso, MI
Durand Union Station
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southfield and Ada. Straight-line distance: 119.78 mi (192.77 km).
#1 Southfield
A city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 72,174 |
| Coordinates | 42.4733700, -83.2218700 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ada
Township in Kent County, Michigan
| Population | 14,892 |
| Coordinates | 42.9542000, -85.4889100 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ada (-85.48891, 42.9542)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $17.80 | $35.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.07 | $40.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.97 | $43.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.03 | $50.07 |
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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