How far is Southfield, MI from Woodhaven, MI?
The driving distance from Southfield, MI to Woodhaven, MI is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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
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City in Michigan, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southfield and Woodhaven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southfield and Woodhaven.
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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
14.2 mi · 20 min · Southfield Freeway
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Continue on Southfield Road
2196 ft · 49 sec · Southfield Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Southfield Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Southfield Road
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Turn right onto Dix Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Dix Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Toledo
1916 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fisher Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Fisher Freeway
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Continue on Detroit-Toledo Expressway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Detroit-Toledo Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Gibraltar
1440 ft · 49 sec
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Turn straight onto Gibraltar Road
607 ft · 11 sec · Gibraltar Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Detroit
1804 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 3 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Southfield and Woodhaven.
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
14.2 mi · 00h 20m
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 Woodhaven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southfield to Woodhaven?
The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Allen Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Southfield and 16.1 miles from Woodhaven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 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 Woodhaven.
Stop Ideas Near Allen Park
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 Allen Park.
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Detroit
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southfield and Woodhaven. Straight-line distance: 23.13 mi (37.22 km).
#1 Southfield
A city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 72,174 |
| Coordinates | 42.4733700, -83.2218700 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Woodhaven
City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 12,430 |
| Coordinates | 42.1389300, -83.2416000 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodhaven (-83.2416, 42.13893)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.31 | $10.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.05 | $12.09 |
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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