How far is Southgate, MI from Southfield, MI?
The driving distance from Southgate, MI to Southfield, MI is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most populous city in Wayne County, Michigan.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southgate and Southfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southgate and Southfield.
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Start on Dix-Toledo Highway
2600 ft · 58 sec · Dix-Toledo Highway
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Continue on Dix Highway
2.4 mi · 5 min · Dix Highway
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Turn right onto Southfield Road
121 m · 9 sec · Southfield Road
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Take the exit slight left
53 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Southfield Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Southfield Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Southfield Road
2817 ft · 1 min · Southfield Road
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Continue on Southfield Freeway
13.9 mi · 19 min · Southfield Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Southfield Road
1709 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Southfield Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Southfield Road
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Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road
59 m · 4 sec · West 10 Mile Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 10 Mile Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Southgate and Southfield.
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
13.9 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Southgate and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Southfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southgate to Southfield?
The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Dearborn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Southgate and 9.8 miles from Southfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (28.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.60 one way or $5.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Southgate and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Southfield.
Stop Ideas Near Dearborn
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 Dearborn.
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Detroit
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southgate and Southfield. Straight-line distance: 17.98 mi (28.94 km).
#1 Southgate
City in Wayne County in the state of Michigan
| Population | 29,135 |
| Coordinates | 42.2139300, -83.1938100 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Southfield
A city in Oakland County, Michigan.
| Population | 72,174 |
| Coordinates | 42.4733700, -83.2218700 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 10 Mile Road (-83.22187, 42.473363)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.93 | $5.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
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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