How far is Wyandotte, MI from Southfield, MI?

The driving distance from Wyandotte, MI to Southfield, MI is about 549.3 miles (884 km), with a travel time of about 08h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 412.4 miles (663.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
549.3 mi
08h 58m
Flight
412.4 mi
663.7 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
412.4 mi
Kilometers
663.7 km
Flight Time
00h 49m

Driving Distance

Road route
549.3 mi
Kilometers
884.01 km
Drive Time
08h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 PM EDT
Return by in Wyandotte
Fri, Apr 24, 12:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wyandotte
2026-04-23T07:02
Arrive Southfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:58 PM to 4:28 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wyandotte
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mackinaw City
MI

Human settlement in Michigan, United States of America

From Wyandotte
276.6 mi
04h 29m
To Southfield
272.7 mi
04h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Poyhonen Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Poyhonen Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    12.9 mi · 18 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    27.8 mi · 39 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    57 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Palms Avenue

    29 m · 6 sec · Palms Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Palms Avenue

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Palms Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US-41/M-28

    35 m · 7 sec · US-41/M-28

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto US-41/M-28

    2883 ft · 45 sec · US-41/M-28

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US-41/M-28

    31 m · 6 sec · US-41/M-28

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto US-41/M-28

    1.6 mi · 2 min · US-41/M-28

  13. 13

    Continue on Marquette Bypass

    1 mi · 1 min · Marquette Bypass

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Marquette Bypass

    33 m · 6 sec · Marquette Bypass

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Marquette Bypass

    882 ft · 15 sec · Marquette Bypass

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Marquette Bypass

    33 m · 1 sec · Marquette Bypass

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Marquette Bypass

    2760 ft · 52 sec · Marquette Bypass

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    125 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto South Front Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Front Street

  20. 20

    Continue on US-41/M-28

    1.6 mi · 3 min · US-41/M-28

  21. 21

    Turn left onto M-28

    35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28

  22. 22

    Continue on West Munising Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Munising Avenue

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Cedar Street

    838 ft · 23 sec · Cedar Street

  24. 24

    Continue on M-28

    35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28

  25. 25

    Turn sharp right

    17.3 mi · 21 min

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit

    124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    38.3 mi · 41 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 Business

    1 km · 42 sec

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    36 m · 2 sec · Woodward Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn slight left

    125 m · 17 sec

  36. 36

    Turn slight left onto Woodward Avenue

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Woodward Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

    624 ft · 29 sec · Oakland Avenue

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on Oakland Avenue

    73 m · 13 sec · Oakland Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn slight right onto Willits Street

    761 ft · 28 sec · Willits Street

  40. 40

    Keep slight left to continue on North Chester Street

    99 m · 15 sec · North Chester Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto West Maple Road

    572 ft · 25 sec · West Maple Road

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Southfield Road

    5.1 mi · 10 min · Southfield Road

  43. 43

    Turn right onto West 10 Mile Road

    59 m · 4 sec · West 10 Mile Road

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 10 Mile Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
44 steps
27 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
2 merges, 16 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
173 mi · 32%
I 75 South
94.4 mi · 17%
M-28
70.9 mi · 13%
Palms Avenue
10.2 mi · 2%
Southfield Road
5.08 mi · 1%
Woodward Avenue
4.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75

Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit

124 mi · 02h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 58m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+136.9 mi
412.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mackinaw City
04h 29m from Wyandotte
Leave By
6:04 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Wyandotte and Sunny near Southfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 549.3 miles (884 km) and usually takes 08h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mackinaw City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 276.6 miles from Wyandotte and 272.7 miles from Southfield.

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

The direct path is about 412.4 miles (663.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 136.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $73.08 one way or $146.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 172.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Wyandotte and Sunny near Southfield.

Stop Ideas Near Mackinaw City

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

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

BUS

Mackinaw City, Michigan

1 mi away
102 South Huron Ave.
BUS

St. Ignace, Michigan

10 mi away
448 North State St.
BUS

Cheboygan, MI

25 mi away
309 East State Street
BUS

Pellston, Michigan

26 mi away
110 North US Highway 131

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wyandotte and Southfield. Straight-line distance: 412.4 mi (663.7 km).

Wyandotte

#1 Wyandotte

Town in Michigan, USA

Population24,707
Coordinates46.8899300, -88.8754100
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Southfield

#2 Southfield

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population72,174
Coordinates42.4733700, -83.2218700
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Poyhonen Road (-88.875572, 46.889757)
End: West 10 Mile Road (-83.22187, 42.473363)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 884 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.38 gal
73.37 L · about $73.08
Round trip
$146.16
38.76 gal · 146.74 L
Estimated CO2
172.2 kg one way
Round trip: 344.5 kg / 759 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $73.08 $146.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $82.42 $164.85
Premium $4.65 $90.19 $180.39
Diesel $5.30 $102.79 $205.58

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wyandotte and Southfield. The current time is 07:02:06.

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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.