Origin
Burton, MI
Late night in Burton on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burton, MI to Southfield, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
53 mi
85 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burton, MI
BREAKS OUT
Southfield, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Burton to Southfield, you are looking at a manageable 53-mile journey through the heart of the Midwest. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 15 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a quick day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $8, it is a highly economical route that requires no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via I-75 South, followed by transitions onto South Center Road and Southfield Road. Because the drive is short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your schedule around your own pace. It is a straightforward transit between two Michigan communities that avoids the need for complex logistics or multiple stopovers.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I-75 South | 29.2 mi | 31m |
| South Center Road | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| Southfield Road | 5.1 mi | 10m |
| Woodward Avenue | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| South Saginaw Road | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| I 75 BL | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Saginaw Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Lippincott Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I-75 South
— 29.2 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burton, MI and Southfield, MI.
1
Start on Amy Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Amy Street
2
Turn left onto Lippincott Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Lippincott Boulevard
3
Turn left onto South Center Road
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
South Center Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto South Saginaw Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Saginaw Street
5
Continue on South Saginaw Road
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
South Saginaw Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
7
Merge onto I 75
29 mi
·
31 min
·
I-75 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto BL I 75
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
BL I 75
Exit 75
Toward I 75 Business
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on I 75 BL
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 75 BL
10
Turn right onto I 75 BL; US 24 BUS
119 ft
·
2 sec
·
Woodward Avenue
Use the right lane.
11
Turn slight left
410 ft
·
17 sec
12
Turn slight left onto I 75 BL; US 24 BUS
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Woodward Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Oakland Avenue
14
Keep slight left at fork onto Oakland Avenue
240 ft
·
12 sec
·
Oakland Avenue
15
Turn slight right onto Willits Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Willits Street
16
Keep slight left at fork onto North Chester Street
326 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Chester Street
17
Turn right onto West Maple Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Maple Road
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto Southfield Road
5.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Southfield Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn right onto West 10 Mile Road
192 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 10 Mile Road
20
Arrive at destination
West 10 Mile Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.5 miles from Burton, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 11.3 and 47.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
11.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 75 / I-75 South
Merge onto I 75 / I-75 South
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
40.5 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
BL I 75
Take the exit onto BL I 75 toward I 75 Business
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 75
Toward I 75 Business
5
42.6 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
I 75 BL; US 24 BUS / Woodward Avenue
Turn right onto I 75 BL; US 24 BUS / Woodward Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
47.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
West Maple Road
Turn right onto West Maple Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
47.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
Southfield Road
Turn left onto Southfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.29 one way
$16.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.10 | $18.20 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.20 | $20.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.70 | $23.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.64 | $2.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.42 | $3.39 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Southfield, MI
Late night in Southfield on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 15m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a mixed drive profile, blending high-speed interstate travel with local road navigation. You will spend roughly 59% of your time on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 29.2 miles along I-75 South. The character of the road changes as you transition from the freeway to the local segments of South Center Road and Southfield Road. While the interstate portion allows for steady cruising, the remainder of the trip requires a shift toward more attentive, lower-speed driving. By the time you reach your destination, you will have experienced a balanced mix of heavy-traffic corridors and residential-adjacent thoroughfares.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.2 mi on I-75 South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.3 miles in near I 75 / I-75 South.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.3 miles (I 75 / I-75 South): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.5 miles (BL I 75): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.6 miles (I 75 BL; US 24 BUS / Woodward Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 53 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.2 miles on I-75 South. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Southfield, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.3 miles (I 75 / I-75 South): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.5 miles (BL I 75): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.6 miles (I 75 BL; US 24 BUS / Woodward Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Southfield, MI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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