How far is Southfield, MI from Midland, MI?

The driving distance from Southfield, MI to Midland, MI is about 117 miles (188.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
116.99 mi
02h 13m
Flight
94.39 mi
151.9 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.39 mi
Kilometers
151.9 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.99 mi
Kilometers
188.27 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midland
Thu, Apr 23, 7:23 AM EDT
Return by in Southfield
Thu, Apr 23, 9:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southfield
2026-04-23T05:09
Arrive Midland
Thu, Apr 23, 7:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Flint
MI

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

From Southfield
58.5 mi
01h 07m
To Midland
58.5 mi
01h 07m

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
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 10 Mile Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West 10 Mile Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwestern Highway

    1232 ft · 26 sec · Northwestern Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward M 10 North

    961 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24 North

    1649 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Telegraph Road

    7.6 mi · 12 min · Telegraph Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Road

    137 m · 12 sec · Franklin Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Square Lake Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Square Lake Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East Square Lake Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Square Lake Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    1.3 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    34.6 mi · 37 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw

    51.3 mi · 55 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West: Midland

    1046 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 10 Business, M 20: Downtown Midland

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    14 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    1.8 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Jerome Street

    944 ft · 25 sec · Jerome Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jerome Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
51.3 mi · 44%
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
34.6 mi · 30%
US 10 West
11.5 mi · 10%
Telegraph Road
7.6 mi · 6%
US 10 Business
4.41 mi · 4%
John C Lodge Freeway
1.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75

Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw

51.3 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
94.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flint
01h 07m from Southfield
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Southfield and Mostly Sunny near Midland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117 miles (188.3 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Flint is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Southfield and 58.5 miles from Midland.

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

The direct path is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.57 one way or $31.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Flint

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Flint, 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 Flint.

RAIL

Flint station

3 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

27 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

31 mi away
73 Howard St.
BUS

Owosso, MI

39 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southfield and Midland. Straight-line distance: 94.39 mi (151.9 km).

Southfield

#1 Southfield

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

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

#2 Midland

The largest city in Midland County, Michigan.

Population41,616
Coordinates43.6155800, -84.2472100
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Southfield (-83.22187, 42.47337)
End: Midland (-84.24721, 43.61558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.13 gal
15.63 L · about $15.57
Round trip
$31.15
8.26 gal · 31.26 L
Estimated CO2
36.7 kg one way
Round trip: 73.4 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.57 $31.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.56 $35.13
Premium $4.65 $19.22 $38.44
Diesel $5.30 $21.91 $43.81

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 Midland. The current time is 05:09:33.

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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.