How far is Southfield, MI from Marquette, MI?
The driving distance from Southfield, MI to Marquette, MI is about 443.7 miles (714.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 348.3 miles (560.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 15m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southfield and Marquette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southfield and Marquette.
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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 mi · 2 min · John C Lodge Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24 North
1649 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Telegraph Road
7.6 mi · 12 min · Telegraph Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Road
137 m · 12 sec · Franklin Road
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Turn right onto West Square Lake Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Square Lake Road
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Continue on East Square Lake Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Square Lake Road
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
34.6 mi · 37 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw
52.4 mi · 56 min
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Keep slight left
62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
1913 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto US-2 West
1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · US-2 West
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Turn right
17.3 mi · 21 min
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Turn sharp left onto M-28
35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Continue on Cedar Street
836 ft · 29 sec · Cedar Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Munising
59 m · 11 sec · East Munising
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Exit the roundabout onto East Munising
2.2 mi · 5 min · East Munising
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Continue on M-28
35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Turn right onto US-41/M-28
1.6 mi · 3 min · US-41/M-28
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Continue on South Front Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · South Front Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Front Street
22 m · 4 sec · South Front Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Front Street
894 ft · 32 sec · South Front Street
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Turn left onto Rock Street
639 ft · 26 sec · Rock Street
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
1249 ft · 43 sec · South 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Southfield and Marquette.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75
Keep slight left
118 mi · 02h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Southfield and Mostly Sunny near Marquette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southfield to Marquette?
The road trip is about 443.7 miles (714.1 km) and usually takes 08h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gaylord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 221.6 miles from Southfield and 222 miles from Marquette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 348.3 miles (560.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $59.05 one way or $118.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 139.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Southfield and Mostly Sunny near Marquette.
Stop Ideas Near Gaylord
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 Gaylord.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southfield and Marquette. Straight-line distance: 348.28 mi (560.5 km).
#1 Southfield
A city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 72,174 |
| Coordinates | 42.4733700, -83.2218700 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marquette
City in the U.
| Population | 20,308 |
| Coordinates | 46.5435400, -87.3954200 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marquette (-87.39542, 46.54354)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 714 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 32m |
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 | $59.05 | $118.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $66.60 | $133.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $72.88 | $145.76 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $83.06 | $166.12 |
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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