Origin
Jackson, MI
Evening in Jackson on Sunday
Local time
5:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jackson, 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 24m
Distance
72.9 mi
117 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jackson, MI
Roberto Gonzalez
Southfield, MI
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Jackson, MI to Southfield, MI covers 72.9 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94, M 14, I 96 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.7 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 28.7 mi | 30m |
| M 14 | 22.2 mi | 23m |
| I 96 | 9.2 mi | 9m |
| Southfield Freeway | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| East Michigan Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Jeffries Freeway (Local) | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| US 127 | 0.9 mi | <1m |
| Southfield Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 28.7 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, MI and Southfield, MI.
1
Start on this road
75 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto East Washington Avenue
272 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Washington Avenue
3
Turn left onto BUS US 127; M 50
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Cooper Street
4
Turn right onto I 94 BL
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Michigan Avenue
5
Continue on I 94 BL
375 ft
·
13 sec
·
Ann Arbor Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
7
Merge onto US 127
0.9 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 127
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 94 East: Detroit
9
Merge onto I 94
29 mi
·
30 min
·
I 94
10
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
M 14
Exit 171
Toward M 14: Plymouth
11
Keep right at fork onto M 14
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
M 14
Toward M 14 East, US 23 South: Plymouth
12
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14
15 mi
·
16 min
·
M 14
Exit 42
Toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 96
9.2 mi
·
9 min
·
I 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 96
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Jeffries Freeway (Local)
Toward I 96 Local: To All Exits
Use the slight right lane.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 183
Toward M 39: Southfield Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward M 39 North: Southfield Freeway
Use the slight left lane.
17
Merge onto M 39
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Southfield Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Southfield Road
19
Turn straight onto Southfield Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southfield Road
20
Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road
192 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 10 Mile Road
Use the left lane.
21
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
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.4 miles from Jackson, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 32.7 and 66.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
32.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
M 14
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14 toward M 14: Plymouth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 171
Toward M 14: Plymouth
9
39.8 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
M 14
Keep slight left at fork onto M 14 toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 42
Toward M 14 East: Plymouth, Livonia
7
64.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Local)
Keep slight right at fork onto I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Local) toward I 96 Local: To All Exits
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 96 Local: To All Exits
7
66 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward M 39: Southfield Freeway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 183
Toward M 39: Southfield Freeway
7
66.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward M 39 North: Southfield Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward M 39 North: Southfield Freeway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.40 one way
$22.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.51 | $25.03 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.03 | $28.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.10 | $32.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.65 | $3.50 |
| Efficient EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.21 | $4.67 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Evening in Southfield on Sunday
Local time
5:58 PM
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
21 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 24m 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?
72.9 mi in 1h 24m, mostly highway — 28.7 mi of that is on I 94.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.7 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and M 14. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 32.7 miles in near M 14.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.9 miles you will encounter 16 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 32.7 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 39.8 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.1 miles (I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Local)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Jackson, MI and Southfield, MI, road signs point toward M 14: Plymouth, M 14 East, M 14 East: Plymouth and Livonia.
M 14: Plymouth
32.7 mi in
|
~37m
|
via M 14
M 14 East
37.4 mi in
|
~42m
|
via M 14
M 14 East: Plymouth
39.8 mi in
|
~45m
|
via M 14
Livonia
39.8 mi in
|
~45m
|
via M 14
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 72.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.7 miles on I 94. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 6 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 32.7 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 39.8 miles (M 14): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.1 miles (I 96 / Jeffries Freeway (Local)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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