Southfield, MI Road Trips
Southfield, MI serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 8 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 114 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Southfield, MI head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
454.2 mi
Beverly Hills, MI
Quickest Drive
22m
Melvindale, MI
Plan Around Southfield, MI
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Southfield, MI is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Southfield, MI
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Southfield, MI
Southfield, MI to Beverly Hills, MI
Southfield, MI to Niles, MI
Southfield, MI to Kentwood, MI
Southfield, MI to Hartland, MI
Southfield, MI to Green Oak, MI
Southfield, MI to Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
Southfield, MI to Rochester, MI
Southfield, MI to Melvindale, MI
Driving from Southfield, MI
Expect an average of 114 miles and about 2h 12m behind the wheel when leaving Southfield, MI. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 454 miles (8h 30m), while the shortest is just 15 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Southfield, MI include Beverly Hills, MI (454.2 mi, 8h 30m), Niles, MI (195.2 mi, 3h 42m), Kentwood, MI (141.5 mi, 2h 36m), Hartland, MI (38.2 mi, 47m), and Green Oak, MI (26.4 mi, 32m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in MI currently averages around $4.07 per gallon. For the typical 114-mile trip from Southfield, MI, budget about $18 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 8 mapped routes leaving Southfield, MI and 1 routes heading into Southfield, MI, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 15 to 454 miles.
The longest mapped route from Southfield, MI covers 454 miles and takes approximately 8h 30m. Shorter options start at just 15 miles.
The average route from Southfield, MI runs about 114 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 12m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.07/gallon for regular), the average 114-mile trip from Southfield, MI costs roughly $18 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Southfield, MI include Beverly Hills, MI, Niles, MI, Kentwood, MI and Hartland, MI. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Southfield, MI by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
76,025
Median Income
$65,848
Median Home Value
$226,900
Median Age
42.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Southfield, MI at a Glance
Founded
1823
Elevation
682 ft
Area
26 mi²
Notable People from Southfield, MI
A sampling of people born in Southfield, MI.
Selma Blair
1972
American actress (born 1972)
Keegan-Michael Key
1971
American actor and comedian
Tyler Ulis
1996
American basketball player
Roy Devyn Marble
1992
American basketball player
Fatai Alashe
1993
American soccer player
Ira Newble
1975
American basketball player
Aloysius Anagonye
1981
American basketball player
Jimmy Carson
1968
American ice hockey player
Tom Barrett
1981
American politician (born 1981)
City data from Wikidata (Q988159), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Southfield, MI
Southfield is a suburban city in Oakland County, in the Metro Detroit region of Michigan. It is one of Metro Detroit's major suburban commercial and business centers. Inside of Southfield is the enclave city of Lathrup Village.
1 Burgh Historical Park, 26080 Berg Rd (at Civic Center Dr). Small city park with restored turn-of-the-20th-century buildings on the grounds. The park also features a small gazebo, which is the sight on an annual concert series during summer. (updated Apr 2017)
1 Beans & Cornbread, 29508 Northwestern Hwy, ☏ +1 248-208-1680. Su-Th 11AM-9PM, F 11AM-10PM, Sa noon-10PM. Soul food restaurant with a martini bar on the side. (updated Apr 2017)
1 The Westin Southfield Detroit, 1500 Town Center (east of the Lodge Fwy between 10 Mile Rd and Civic Center Dr), ☏ +1 248-827-4000, toll-free: +1-888-627-8558.
Travel tips adapted from Southfield on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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