How far is Southfield, MI from Auburn Hills, MI?
The driving distance from Southfield, MI to Auburn Hills, MI is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southfield and Auburn Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southfield and Auburn Hills.
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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 mi · 2 min · John C Lodge Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24 North
1649 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Telegraph Road
7.6 mi · 12 min · Telegraph Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Road
137 m · 12 sec · Franklin Road
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Turn right onto West Square Lake Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Square Lake Road
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Continue on East Square Lake Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Square Lake Road
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
4.9 mi · 5 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 24: Lapeer
1010 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
1159 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 Business South: Pontiac
2951 ft · 58 sec
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Turn left
27 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
47 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Shimmons Road
1928 ft · 1 min · Shimmons Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shimmons Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Southfield and Auburn Hills.
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.
Telegraph Road
Merge slight left onto Telegraph Road
7.6 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Southfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southfield to Auburn Hills?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Bloomfield Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Southfield and 10.6 miles from Auburn Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.83 one way or $5.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Southfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomfield Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Troy Transit Center
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Pontiac Transportation Center
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southfield and Auburn Hills. Straight-line distance: 14.81 mi (23.83 km).
#1 Southfield
A city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 72,174 |
| Coordinates | 42.4733700, -83.2218700 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Auburn Hills
City in Oakland County, Michigan
| Population | 24,880 |
| Coordinates | 42.6875300, -83.2341000 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Auburn Hills (-83.2341, 42.68753)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.98 | $7.96 |
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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