How far is Southfield, MI from Cadillac, MI?
The driving distance from Southfield, MI to Cadillac, MI is about 196.4 miles (316.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bay County, Michigan, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Widespread Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southfield and Cadillac.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southfield and Cadillac.
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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 · 14 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
34.6 mi · 37 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw
51.3 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West: Midland
1046 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
11.3 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10: Clare
38 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 WEST, TO M 115: Ludington, Cadillac
7.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 115: Cadillac
2678 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Cadillac Drive
34.2 mi · 47 min · Cadillac Drive
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Turn right onto Mackinaw Trail
2.1 mi · 3 min · Mackinaw Trail
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Turn left onto South Mitchell Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · South Mitchell Street
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Turn left onto West Pine Street
29 m · 3 sec · West Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Southfield and Cadillac.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw
51.3 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Southfield and Widespread Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cadillac.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southfield to Cadillac?
The road trip is about 196.4 miles (316.1 km) and usually takes 03h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bay City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.1 miles from Southfield and 98.3 miles from Cadillac.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.13 one way or $52.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Southfield and Widespread Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cadillac.
Stop Ideas Near Bay City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Bay City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bay City.
Bay City, MI
Saginaw, MI
Flint station
Owosso, MI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southfield and Cadillac. Straight-line distance: 164.56 mi (264.84 km).
#1 Southfield
A city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 72,174 |
| Coordinates | 42.4733700, -83.2218700 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cadillac
City in the U.
| Population | 10,519 |
| Coordinates | 44.2519500, -85.4011600 |
| Altitude | 398 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cadillac (-85.40116, 44.25195)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $26.13 | $52.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.47 | $58.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.25 | $64.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.76 | $73.51 |
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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