How far is Southfield, MI from Dearborn Heights, MI?
The driving distance from Southfield, MI to Dearborn Heights, MI is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Charter township in Wayne 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 Dearborn Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southfield and Dearborn Heights.
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Start on West 10 Mile Road
59 m · 8 sec · West 10 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Southfield Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Southfield Road
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Continue on Southfield Freeway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Southfield Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96: Downtown Detroit, Lansing
1288 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 96 West: Lansing
1639 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway (Local)
2.5 mi · 3 min · Jeffries Freeway (Local)
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Telegraph Road
1629 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Street
571 ft · 23 sec · Schoolcraft Street
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Turn left onto Telegraph Drive
1722 ft · 35 sec · Telegraph Drive
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Turn straight onto Telegraph Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Telegraph Road
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Turn slight left
5 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Southfield and Dearborn Heights.
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.
Southfield Freeway
Continue on Southfield Freeway
5.46 mi · 00h 07m
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 Dearborn Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southfield to Dearborn Heights?
The road trip is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Redford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Southfield and 6.6 miles from Dearborn Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Southfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dearborn Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Redford
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 Redford.
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Royal Oak station
Detroit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southfield and Dearborn Heights. Straight-line distance: 9.78 mi (15.74 km).
#1 Southfield
A city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 72,174 |
| Coordinates | 42.4733700, -83.2218700 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dearborn Heights
A city in Wayne County, Michigan.
| Population | 55,027 |
| Coordinates | 42.3369800, -83.2732600 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dearborn Heights (-83.27326, 42.33698)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.96 | $3.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.44 | $4.88 |
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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