How far is Southfield, MI from Owosso, MI?

The driving distance from Southfield, MI to Owosso, MI is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
79.34 mi
01h 37m
Flight
60.5 mi
97.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.5 mi
Kilometers
97.37 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.34 mi
Kilometers
127.68 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Owosso
Tue, May 5, 12:49 AM EDT
Return by in Southfield
Tue, May 5, 2:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southfield
2026-05-04T23:11
Arrive Owosso
Tue, May 5, 12:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Howell
MI

Human settlement in Livingston County, Michigan, United States of America

From Southfield
39.6 mi
00h 48m
To Owosso
39.7 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.4 mi · 3 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 696 West: Lansing

    2310 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    23.6 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward M 43, M 52: Stockbridge, Webberville

    2102 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Stockbridge Road

    3189 ft · 53 sec · Stockbridge Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Grand River Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Grand River Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Perry Road

    23.2 mi · 35 min · Perry Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    18 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P Reuther Freeway
49.7 mi · 63%
Perry Road
23.2 mi · 29%
John C Lodge Freeway
2.37 mi · 3%
East Grand River Avenue
1.16 mi · 1%
West 10 Mile Road
1.01 mi · 1%
Stockbridge Road
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Walter P Reuther Freeway

Keep slight left

23.6 mi · 00h 25m

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
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
60.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Howell
00h 48m from Southfield
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Southfield and Mostly Sunny near Owosso.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Howell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Southfield and 39.7 miles from Owosso.

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

The direct path is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.56 one way or $21.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Howell

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

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

RAIL

Durand Union Station

34 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

39 mi away
325 Depot Street
BUS

Owosso, MI

48 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

East Lansing station

48 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southfield and Owosso. Straight-line distance: 60.5 mi (97.37 km).

Southfield

#1 Southfield

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

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

#2 Owosso

City in Michigan, USA

Population14,338
Coordinates42.9978000, -84.1766400
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: Southfield (-83.22187, 42.47337)
End: Owosso (-84.17664, 42.9978)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.8 gal
10.6 L · about $10.56
Round trip
$21.12
5.6 gal · 21.2 L
Estimated CO2
24.9 kg one way
Round trip: 49.8 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.56 $21.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.91 $23.82
Premium $4.65 $13.03 $26.06
Diesel $5.30 $14.85 $29.70

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Southfield and Owosso. The current time is 23:11:26.

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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.