Origin
Grosse Ile, MI
Late night in Grosse Ile on Sunday
Local time
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grosse Ile, 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
49m
Distance
28.1 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grosse Ile, MI
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Southfield, MI
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Grosse Ile to Southfield covers a modest 28.1 miles, making this a straightforward journey that easily fits into a single day. You can expect the drive to take approximately 49 minutes, depending on local traffic flow. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, it is a very budget-friendly trip within the Midwest. Since the entire route stays within Michigan, you won't need to worry about changing time zones or navigating different regional driving laws. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a quick meeting, this route is perfectly manageable without any overnight stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southfield Freeway | 13.9 mi | 19m |
| Fort Street | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Southfield Road | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Meridian Road | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Pennsylvania Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Bridge Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Macomb Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Jefferson Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Southfield Freeway
— 13.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grosse Ile, MI and Southfield, MI.
1
Start on Mathias Drive
206 ft
·
11 sec
·
Mathias Drive
2
At end of road, turn right onto Mathias Drive
380 ft
·
22 sec
·
Mathias Drive
3
Turn left onto Macomb Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Macomb Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto Meridian Road
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Meridian Road
5
Turn left onto Bridge Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Road
6
Turn right onto West Jefferson Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Jefferson Avenue
7
Turn sharp left onto Pennsylvania Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Pennsylvania Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Quarry Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Quarry Road
9
Turn right onto M 85
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Fort Street
10
Turn slight left
394 ft
·
14 sec
11
Continue on Garfield Avenue
426 ft
·
20 sec
·
Garfield Avenue
12
Turn right onto Fort Park Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Fort Park Boulevard
13
Turn left onto Southfield Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Southfield Road
14
Keep slight right at fork onto M 39
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southfield Road
15
Continue on M 39
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Southfield Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Southfield Road
17
Turn straight onto Southfield Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southfield Road
18
Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road
192 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 10 Mile Road
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
West 10 Mile Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Mathias Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Mathias Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Macomb Street
Turn left onto Macomb Street
Navigation decision point
7
5.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Pennsylvania Road
Turn sharp left onto Pennsylvania Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
27 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Southfield Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Southfield Road
6
28.1 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
West 10 Mile Road
Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.39 one way
$8.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.82 | $9.65 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.20 | $12.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
3:29 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
19 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
49m 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 offers a mixed driving profile that transitions between local thoroughfares and faster-paced highways. You will spend about 49% of your time on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 13.9 miles on the Southfield Freeway. The route utilizes a combination of Fort Street, Southfield Road, and the Southfield Freeway to navigate the distance. Expect the character of the road to shift as you move away from Grosse Ile and merge onto the busier freeway sections. It is a functional drive that balances surface-street navigation with the efficiency of highway travel.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.9 mi on Southfield Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 early in the drive near Mathias Drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 28.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mathias Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (Macomb Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (Pennsylvania Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 28.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.9 miles on Southfield Freeway. 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: near the start (Mathias Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (Macomb Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (Pennsylvania Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. 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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