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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
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.
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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 East Heights Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Heights Drive
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Continue on Walter P Reuther Drive
1053 ft · 23 sec · Walter P Reuther Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 696 East
1494 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Port Huron
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Continue on Ford Freeway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward North River Road, Mount Clemens
848 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto North River Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · North River Road
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Continue on Northbound Gratiot Avenue
122 m · 10 sec · Northbound Gratiot Avenue
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Turn straight onto North Gratiot Avenue
974 ft · 33 sec · North Gratiot Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto North Main Street
1577 ft · 34 sec · North Main Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Warren.
Royal Oak station
Detroit
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southfield and Mount Clemens. Straight-line distance: 19.49 mi (31.36 km).
#1 Southfield
A city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 72,174 |
| Coordinates | 42.4733700, -83.2218700 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Clemens
City in Michigan
| Population | 16,013 |
| Coordinates | 42.5972600, -82.8779800 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Clemens (-82.87798, 42.59726)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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