How far is Wayne, MI from Southfield, MI?
The driving distance from Wayne, MI to Southfield, MI is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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 32m.
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.
Charter township in Wayne County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wayne and Southfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wayne and Southfield.
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Start on Newberry Street
67 m · 15 sec · Newberry Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
675 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wayne Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · Wayne Road
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Turn right onto Plymouth Road
1312 ft · 35 sec · Plymouth Road
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Turn left onto Stark Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Stark Road
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Turn right onto Schoolcraft Road
1776 ft · 40 sec · Schoolcraft Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 96 East
1313 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway
5.6 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Jeffries Freeway (Local)
1.9 mi · 3 min · Jeffries Freeway (Local)
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Take the exit slight right toward M 39: Southfield Freeway
1153 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on M 39 North: Southfield Freeway
2579 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southfield Freeway
5.1 mi · 7 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 Wayne 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.
Wayne Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Wayne Road
6.1 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wayne and Sunny near Southfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wayne to Southfield?
The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Redford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Wayne and 17.3 miles from Southfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.81 one way or $7.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wayne and Sunny near Southfield.
Stop Ideas Near Redford
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 Redford.
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Royal Oak station
Detroit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wayne and Southfield. Straight-line distance: 15.7 mi (25.26 km).
#1 Wayne
Town in Wayne County, West Virginia
| Population | 16,699 |
| Coordinates | 42.2814300, -83.3863200 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| 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: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.30 | $8.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.36 | $10.71 |
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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