How far is Southfield, MI from Eastpointe, MI?

The driving distance from Southfield, MI to Eastpointe, MI is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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
17.34 mi
00h 28m
Flight
13.58 mi
21.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.58 mi
Kilometers
21.86 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.34 mi
Kilometers
27.91 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eastpointe
Thu, Apr 23, 12:49 AM EDT
Return by in Southfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southfield
2026-04-23T00:21
Arrive Eastpointe
Thu, Apr 23, 12:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Southfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Madison Heights
MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan, USA

From Southfield
8.6 mi
00h 14m
To Eastpointe
8.7 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7 mi · 7 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward M 3: Gratiot Avenue

    1724 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road

    576 ft · 19 sec · East 11 Mile Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Gratiot Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Gratiot Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Gratiot Avenue

    78 m · 16 sec · Gratiot Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gratiot Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
6.96 mi · 40%
West 10 Mile Road
5.65 mi · 33%
Gratiot Avenue
2.02 mi · 12%
East Heights Drive
1.45 mi · 8%
M 3
0.33 mi · 2%
I 696 East
0.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Walter P Reuther Freeway

Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

6.96 mi · 00h 07m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
13.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison Heights
00h 14m from Southfield
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Southfield and Mostly Sunny near Eastpointe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Madison Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Southfield and 8.7 miles from Eastpointe.

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

The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Southfield and Mostly Sunny near Eastpointe.

Stop Ideas Near Madison Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Madison Heights, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Madison Heights.

RAIL

Royal Oak station

4 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

9 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

10 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Detroit

13 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southfield and Eastpointe. Straight-line distance: 13.58 mi (21.86 km).

Southfield

#1 Southfield

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

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

#2 Eastpointe

City in Macomb County, Michigan, United States

Population31,720
Coordinates42.4683700, -82.9554700
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Southfield (-83.22187, 42.47337)
End: Eastpointe (-82.95547, 42.46837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.32 L · about $2.30
Round trip
$4.60
1.22 gal · 4.64 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.30 $4.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.59 $5.19
Premium $4.65 $2.84 $5.68
Diesel $5.30 $3.24 $6.47

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Southfield and Eastpointe. The current time is 00:21:10.

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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.