How far is Southfield, MI from Burton, MI?

The driving distance from Southfield, MI to Burton, MI is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
56.92 mi
01h 13m
Flight
41.5 mi
66.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.5 mi
Kilometers
66.78 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.92 mi
Kilometers
91.61 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burton
Wed, Apr 15, 5:41 PM EDT
Return by in Southfield
Wed, Apr 15, 6:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southfield
2026-04-15T16:27
Arrive Burton
Wed, Apr 15, 5:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southfield
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
Waterford
MI

Charter township in Oakland county, Michigan

From Southfield
28.5 mi
00h 36m
To Burton
28.5 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 10 Mile Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West 10 Mile Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwestern Highway

    1232 ft · 26 sec · Northwestern Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward M 10 North

    961 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24 North

    1649 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Telegraph Road

    7.6 mi · 12 min · Telegraph Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Road

    137 m · 14 sec · Franklin Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Square Lake Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Square Lake Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East Square Lake Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Square Lake Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    1.3 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    32.7 mi · 35 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward M 54: Burton

    1139 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on M 54: Burton

    869 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Dort Highway

    19 m · 1 sec · South Dort Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto South Dort Highway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · South Dort Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Bristol Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Bristol Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Center Road

    2 mi · 3 min · South Center Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lippincott Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lippincott Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Amy Street

    1710 ft · 1 min · Amy Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Amy Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Southfield and Burton.

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
32.7 mi · 58%
Telegraph Road
7.6 mi · 13%
South Dort Highway
4.62 mi · 8%
South Center Road
2.01 mi · 4%
John C Lodge Freeway
1.99 mi · 3%
East Square Lake Road
1.58 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

32.7 mi · 00h 35m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
41.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterford
00h 36m from Southfield
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Southfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Burton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Waterford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Southfield and 28.5 miles from Burton.

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

The direct path is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.58 one way or $15.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Southfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Burton.

Stop Ideas Near Waterford

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Waterford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.6 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
City of Pontiac
Meeting point 9.1 mi away

City of Pontiac

Pontiac , MI
47450 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342
Rating 3.3/5 32 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,Department of finance,Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waterford.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

12 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

24 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

25 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

31 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southfield and Burton. Straight-line distance: 41.5 mi (66.78 km).

Southfield

#1 Southfield

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population72,174
Coordinates42.4733700, -83.2218700
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Burton

#2 Burton

City in Michigan, USA

Population28,462
Coordinates42.9994700, -83.6163400
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Southfield (-83.22187, 42.47337)
End: Burton (-83.61634, 42.99947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.6 L · about $7.58
Round trip
$15.16
4.02 gal · 15.2 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.58 $15.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.55 $17.10
Premium $4.65 $9.35 $18.71
Diesel $5.30 $10.66 $21.32

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Southfield and Burton. The current time is 16:27:45.

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.