How far is Southfield, MI from Grosse Ile, MI?
The driving distance from Southfield, MI to Grosse Ile, MI is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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 00h 48m.
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.
City in Michigan, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southfield and Grosse Ile.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southfield and Grosse Ile.
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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
14.2 mi · 20 min · Southfield Freeway
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Continue on Southfield Road
2196 ft · 49 sec · Southfield Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Southfield Road
2 mi · 4 min · Southfield Road
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Turn right onto Fort Street
4.1 mi · 7 min · Fort Street
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Turn left
49 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Quarry Road
2245 ft · 1 min · Quarry Road
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Pennsylvania Road
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Turn sharp right onto West Jefferson Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · West Jefferson Avenue
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Turn left onto Bridge Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Meridian Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Meridian Road
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Turn left onto Macomb Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Macomb Street
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Turn right onto Mathias Drive
116 m · 22 sec · Mathias Drive
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Continue on Mathias Drive
63 m · 9 sec · Mathias Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mathias Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Southfield and Grosse Ile.
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
14.2 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Southfield and Chance Rain Showers near Grosse Ile.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southfield to Grosse Ile?
The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Allen Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Southfield and 14 miles from Grosse Ile.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.73 one way or $7.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Southfield and Chance Rain Showers near Grosse Ile.
Stop Ideas Near Allen Park
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 Allen Park.
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Detroit
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southfield and Grosse Ile. Straight-line distance: 24.11 mi (38.8 km).
#1 Southfield
A city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 72,174 |
| Coordinates | 42.4733700, -83.2218700 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grosse Ile
Census-designated place in Wayne County, Michigan
| Population | 10,100 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292100, -83.1443700 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grosse Ile (-83.14437, 42.12921)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.73 | $7.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.61 | $9.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
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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