How far is Trenton, MI from Southfield, MI?
The driving distance from Trenton, MI to Southfield, MI is about 26 miles (41.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Trenton and Southfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Southfield.
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Start on West Jefferson Avenue
154 m · 25 sec · West Jefferson Avenue
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Turn left onto West Road
3144 ft · 1 min · West Road
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Turn sharp right onto Fort Street
7.6 mi · 13 min · Fort Street
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Turn slight left
120 m · 14 sec
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Continue on Garfield Avenue
130 m · 21 sec · Garfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Fort Park Boulevard
1076 ft · 45 sec · Fort Park Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southfield Road
1.8 mi · 4 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 Trenton 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.
Patchy Fog leaving Trenton and Patchy Fog near Southfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Trenton to Southfield?
The road trip is about 26 miles (41.9 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Melvindale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Trenton and 13 miles from Southfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Trenton and Patchy Fog near Southfield.
Stop Ideas Near Melvindale
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 Melvindale.
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Greenfield Village, Michigan
Detroit
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Southfield. Straight-line distance: 23.18 mi (37.3 km).
#1 Trenton
City in Michigan
| Population | 18,031 |
| Coordinates | 42.1394900, -83.1782600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.91 | $7.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
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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