How far is Southfield, MI from East Grand Rapids, MI?
The driving distance from Southfield, MI to East Grand Rapids, MI is about 139.2 miles (224.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated community in Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southfield and East Grand Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southfield and East Grand Rapids.
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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
2.4 mi · 3 min · John C Lodge Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 696 West: Lansing
2310 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Merge slight right
17.9 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
54.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 West: Grand Rapids
50.8 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cascade Road
564 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Cascade Road West
88 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Cascade Road Southeast
1351 ft · 37 sec · Cascade Road Southeast
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Turn sharp left onto East Paris Avenue Southeast
1.2 km · 1 min · East Paris Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Lake Drive Southeast
1.6 mi · 4 min · Lake Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Hall Street Southeast
3067 ft · 2 min · Hall Street Southeast
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Turn right onto Breton Road Southeast
13 m · 1 sec · Breton Road Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Breton Road Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Southfield and East Grand Rapids.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Keep slight left
54.8 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Southfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near East Grand Rapids.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southfield to East Grand Rapids?
The road trip is about 139.2 miles (224.1 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Holt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.5 miles from Southfield and 69.8 miles from East Grand Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 1:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.52 one way or $37.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Southfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near East Grand Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Holt
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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East Lansing station
Jackson station
Albion station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southfield and East Grand Rapids. Straight-line distance: 125.48 mi (201.94 km).
#1 Southfield
A city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 72,174 |
| Coordinates | 42.4733700, -83.2218700 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Grand Rapids
City in Kent County, Michigan
| Population | 11,991 |
| Coordinates | 42.9411400, -85.6100300 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Grand Rapids (-85.61003, 42.94114)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $18.52 | $37.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.88 | $41.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.85 | $45.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.04 | $52.09 |
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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