Origin
Grosse Pointe Park, MI
Late night in Grosse Pointe Park on Sunday
Local time
4:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grosse Pointe Park, 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
33m
Distance
22 mi
35 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grosse Pointe Park, MI
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Southfield, MI
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Trip Overview
This short 21.1-mile drive from Grosse Pointe Park to Southfield, Michigan, is designed for a single day, taking about 28 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate local streets like Conner Street before merging onto I-94 West and the Edsel Ford Freeway. With a low estimated fuel cost of just $3, this trip is budget-friendly. The route is characterized by frequent turns, making it more of a local transit than a long-haul journey. Given its brevity, no overnight stay is necessary, offering flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Edsel Ford Freeway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Conner Street | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| East Jefferson Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West 10 Mile Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| I-75 North to I-696 East | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Greenfield Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
— 7.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grosse Pointe Park, MI and Southfield, MI.
1
Start on East Jefferson Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Jefferson Avenue
Use the left lane.
2
Turn right onto Conner Street
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Conner Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 94 West
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 94
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 216A
Toward I 75: Toledo, Flint
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 North: Flint
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 75
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 61
Toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I-75 North to I-696 East
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I-75 North to I-696 East
Toward I 696 West: Lansing
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 696
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 13
Toward Greenfield Road
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto Greenfield Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Greenfield Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto West 10 Mile Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 10 Mile Road
14
Arrive at destination
West 10 Mile Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 3.6 and 20.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 94 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 94 West
8
7.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 75: Toledo, Flint
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 216A
Toward I 75: Toledo, Flint
8
15.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 61
Toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
7
15.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I-75 North to I-696 East
Keep slight left at fork onto I-75 North to I-696 East toward I 696 West: Lansing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 696 West: Lansing
7
20.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward Greenfield Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13
Toward Greenfield Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.44 one way
$6.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.23 | $8.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
4:00 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
33m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive connecting Grosse Pointe Park to Southfield. While the route incorporates parts of I-94 West and the Edsel Ford Freeway, the highway share is 0%, meaning you'll be navigating city streets for the entire 21.1 miles. The absence of a longest uninterrupted stretch suggests a continuous series of turns and intersections. This isn't a high-speed freeway cruise, but rather a more engaged, stop-and-go urban transit experience that requires your attention to navigate the many road changes.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 mi on North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway and Walter P Reuther Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 22 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Grosse Pointe Park, MI and Southfield, MI, road signs point toward Flint and Port Huron.
Flint
7.6 mi in
|
~14m
Port Huron
15.7 mi in
|
~23m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 22 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.6 miles on North Walter P. Chrysler 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: at 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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