How far is Southfield, MI from Chesterfield, MI?

The driving distance from Southfield, MI to Chesterfield, MI is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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
30.82 mi
00h 42m
Flight
23.33 mi
37.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.33 mi
Kilometers
37.54 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.82 mi
Kilometers
49.6 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesterfield
Thu, Apr 16, 2:34 PM EDT
Return by in Southfield
Thu, Apr 16, 3:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southfield
2026-04-16T13:52
Arrive Chesterfield
Thu, Apr 16, 2:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Southfield
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
Roseville
MI

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

From Southfield
15.4 mi
00h 21m
To Chesterfield
15.4 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 10 Mile Road

    5.6 mi · 11 min · West 10 Mile Road

  2. 2

    Continue on South Chrysler Drive

    893 ft · 23 sec · South Chrysler Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left

    91 m · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Chrysler Drive

    614 ft · 13 sec · North Chrysler Drive

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on West 10 Mile Road

    152 m · 11 sec · West 10 Mile Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East Heights Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Heights Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Drive

    1053 ft · 23 sec · Walter P Reuther Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 696 East

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Port Huron

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Ford Freeway

    9.7 mi · 10 min · Ford Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 21 Mile Road

    2260 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 21 Mile Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · 21 Mile Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Gratiot Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Kuchenmeister Street

    23 m · 3 sec · Kuchenmeister Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kuchenmeister Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ford Freeway
9.73 mi · 32%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.24 mi · 27%
West 10 Mile Road
5.65 mi · 18%
Edsel Ford Freeway
1.74 mi · 6%
East Heights Drive
1.45 mi · 5%
Gratiot Avenue
1.35 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Ford Freeway

Continue on Ford Freeway

9.73 mi · 00h 10m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
23.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roseville
00h 21m from Southfield
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Roseville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Southfield and 15.4 miles from Chesterfield.

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

The direct path is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.11 one way or $8.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Roseville

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 Roseville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.2 mi away

City of Ferndale City Hall

Ferndale , MI
300 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9 mi away

City of Madison Heights

Madison Heights , MI
300 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Rating 4.8/5 32 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Royal Oak station

17 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

18 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

21 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

22 mi away
449 South Eton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southfield and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 23.33 mi (37.54 km).

Southfield

#1 Southfield

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population72,174
Coordinates42.4733700, -83.2218700
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Chesterfield

Township in Macomb County, Michigan

Population46,659
Coordinates42.6628100, -82.8424200
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Southfield (-83.22187, 42.47337)
End: Chesterfield (-82.84242, 42.66281)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.12 L · about $4.11
Round trip
$8.22
2.18 gal · 8.24 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.11 $8.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.64 $9.27
Premium $4.65 $5.07 $10.15
Diesel $5.30 $5.78 $11.56

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Southfield and Chesterfield. The current time is 13:52:00.

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.