Origin
Hartland, MI
Late night in Hartland on Sunday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartland, 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
47m
Distance
38.6 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hartland, MI
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Southfield, MI
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Trip Overview
Hartland, MI to Southfield, MI is 38.6 miles and takes about 47 minutes via I-96 and US-23, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Michigan, connecting two points in the Midwest. Expect a straightforward drive that's mostly highway miles. It's a convenient option for a quick commute or a short hop between these two locations. The minimal distance means you won't need to worry about extensive planning, making it a flexible choice.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 96 | 14.9 mi | 15m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 8.9 mi | 10m |
| US 23 | 7.4 mi | 7m |
| John C Lodge Freeway | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Old US-23 | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West 10 Mile Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Crouse Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Northwestern Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 96
— 14.9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartland, MI and Southfield, MI.
1
Start on Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Washington Street
2
Turn right onto Crouse Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Crouse Road
3
Turn left onto Old US-23
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Old US-23
4
Turn left onto M 59
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Highland Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor
6
Merge onto US 23
7.4 mi
·
7 min
·
US 23
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
9
Merge onto I 96
15 mi
·
15 min
·
I 96
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 696
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Toward I 696 East, M 5 East: Port Huron
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto M 10
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
John C Lodge Freeway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 15
Toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto Northwestern Highway
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Northwestern Highway
14
Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West 10 Mile Road
15
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
19 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 38.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from Hartland, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 37.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Crouse Road
Turn right onto Crouse Road
Navigation decision point
6
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
M 59 / Highland Road
Turn left onto M 59 / Highland Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
10.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 96 East: Detroit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 96 East: Detroit
5
10.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 96
Merge onto I 96
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
37.1 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road
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 15
Toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.03 one way
$12.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.63 | $13.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.38 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
3:28 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
2 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
47m 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 route is predominantly highway, with 91% of the drive on major roads. You'll spend most of your time on I-96, including a continuous stretch of 14.9 miles. The drive will feel like a typical freeway cruise until you transition to surface roads closer to your destination. Expect to encounter frequent exits as you approach the Southfield area.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.9 mi on I 96.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 96 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 0.1 miles in near Crouse Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 38.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Crouse Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (M 59 / Highland Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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.
On the drive from Hartland, MI to Southfield, MI, road signs begin pointing toward M 5 East: Port Huron along the way.
M 5 East: Port Huron
25.7 mi in
|
~31m
|
via I 696
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 38.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.9 miles on I 96. 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 0.1 miles (Crouse Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (M 59 / Highland Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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