How far is Southfield, MI from Melvindale, MI?
The driving distance from Southfield, MI to Melvindale, MI is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Wayne County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southfield and Melvindale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southfield and Melvindale.
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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
11.8 mi · 16 min · Southfield Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Oakwood Boulevard
1119 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Southfield Service Drive
133 m · 22 sec · Southfield Service Drive
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Turn left onto Oakwood Boulevard
1.9 mi · 5 min · Oakwood Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oakwood Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Southfield and Melvindale.
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
11.8 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Southfield and Chance Rain Showers near Melvindale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southfield to Melvindale?
The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Dearborn Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Southfield and 7.4 miles from Melvindale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 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 Melvindale.
Stop Ideas Near Dearborn Heights
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 Dearborn Heights.
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Detroit
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southfield and Melvindale. Straight-line distance: 13.4 mi (21.56 km).
#1 Southfield
A city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 72,174 |
| Coordinates | 42.4733700, -83.2218700 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Melvindale
City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 10,184 |
| Coordinates | 42.2825400, -83.1752000 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: Melvindale (-83.1752, 42.28254)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
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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