How far is Southfield, MI from Madison Heights, MI?
The driving distance from Southfield, MI to Madison Heights, MI is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Madison Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southfield and Madison Heights.
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Start on West 10 Mile Road
5.6 mi · 11 min · West 10 Mile Road
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Continue on South Chrysler Drive
893 ft · 23 sec · South Chrysler Drive
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Turn left
91 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto North Chrysler Drive
614 ft · 13 sec · North Chrysler Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on West 10 Mile Road
152 m · 11 sec · West 10 Mile Road
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Continue on West 10 Mile Road
1054 ft · 33 sec · West 10 Mile Road
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Turn left onto John R Road
1.1 km · 2 min · John R Road
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Turn left onto West Cowan Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · West Cowan Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Cowan Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Southfield and Madison 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.
West 10 Mile Road
Start on West 10 Mile Road
5.56 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Southfield and Mostly Clear near Madison Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southfield to Madison Heights?
The road trip is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Pleasant Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Southfield and 3.4 miles from Madison Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.91 one way or $1.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Southfield and Mostly Clear near Madison Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Ridge
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 Pleasant Ridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southfield and Madison Heights. Straight-line distance: 6.01 mi (9.67 km).
#1 Southfield
A city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 72,174 |
| Coordinates | 42.4733700, -83.2218700 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Madison Heights
City in Oakland County, Michigan, USA
| Population | 29,633 |
| Coordinates | 42.4858700, -83.1052000 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madison Heights (-83.1052, 42.48587)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $0.91 | $1.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.12 | $2.23 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.27 | $2.55 |
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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