How far is Southfield, MI from Mount Clemens, MI?

The driving distance from Southfield, MI to Mount Clemens, MI is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.78 mi
00h 38m
Flight
19.49 mi
31.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Southfield.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.49 mi
Kilometers
31.36 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.78 mi
Kilometers
43.1 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Clemens
Sat, May 30, 2:29 PM EDT
Return by in Southfield
Sat, May 30, 3:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southfield
2026-05-30T13:51
Arrive Mount Clemens
Sat, May 30, 2:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Southfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Warren
MI

City in the U.

From Southfield
13.4 mi
00h 19m
To Mount Clemens
13.4 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Southfield and Mount Clemens.

  1. 1

    Start on West 10 Mile Road

    5.6 mi · 11 min · West 10 Mile Road

  2. 2

    Continue on South Chrysler Drive

    893 ft · 23 sec · South Chrysler Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left

    91 m · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Chrysler Drive

    614 ft · 13 sec · North Chrysler Drive

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on West 10 Mile Road

    152 m · 11 sec · West 10 Mile Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East Heights Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Heights Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Drive

    1053 ft · 23 sec · Walter P Reuther Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 696 East

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Port Huron

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Ford Freeway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Ford Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward North River Road, Mount Clemens

    848 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North River Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North River Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Northbound Gratiot Avenue

    122 m · 10 sec · Northbound Gratiot Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Gratiot Avenue

    974 ft · 33 sec · North Gratiot Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto North Main Street

    1577 ft · 34 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.24 mi · 31%
Ford Freeway
6.22 mi · 23%
West 10 Mile Road
5.65 mi · 21%
Edsel Ford Freeway
1.74 mi · 6%
North River Road
1.46 mi · 5%
East Heights Drive
1.45 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Walter P Reuther Freeway

Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

8.24 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
19.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren
00h 19m from Southfield
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Southfield and Sunny near Mount Clemens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Southfield to Mount Clemens?

The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Warren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Southfield and 13.4 miles from Mount Clemens.

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

The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Southfield and Sunny near Mount Clemens.

Stop Ideas Near Warren

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

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

RAIL

Royal Oak station

11 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.
RAIL

Detroit

14 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

16 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

16 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southfield and Mount Clemens. Straight-line distance: 19.49 mi (31.36 km).

Southfield

#1 Southfield

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population72,174
Coordinates42.4733700, -83.2218700
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Mount Clemens

#2 Mount Clemens

City in Michigan

Population16,013
Coordinates42.5972600, -82.8779800
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Southfield (-83.22187, 42.47337)
End: Mount Clemens (-82.87798, 42.59726)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.58 L · about $3.58
Round trip
$7.16
1.9 gal · 7.16 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.58 $7.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.04 $8.08
Premium $4.65 $4.42 $8.84
Diesel $5.30 $5.04 $10.08

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Southfield and Mount Clemens. The current time is 13:51:12.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.