Origin
South Lyon, MI
Late night in South Lyon on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Lyon, 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
30m
Distance
27.4 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Lyon, MI
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Southfield, MI
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 27.4-mile journey from South Lyon to Southfield, Michigan, is designed for a single day, taking about 30 minutes to complete. You'll be navigating local roads like 10 Mile Road and Beck Road, with no highway driving involved, making it a relaxed trip. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, this drive is an easy addition to your Midwest travels. There are no designated stops or overnight needs for this short distance, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Mile Road | — | — |
| West 10 Mile Road | — | — |
| Beck Road | — | — |
| I 96 East | — | — |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | — | — |
| John C Lodge Freeway | — | — |
| Northwestern Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
10 Mile Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Lyon, MI and Southfield, MI.
1
Start on West Lake Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lake Street
2
Continue on 10 Mile Road
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
10 Mile Road
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 10 Mile Road
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
10 Mile Road
4
Exit the roundabout onto 10 Mile Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
10 Mile Road
5
Continue on West 10 Mile Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West 10 Mile Road
6
Turn left onto Beck Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Beck Road
7
Take the ramp slight right toward I 96 East: Detroit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 96 East: Detroit
8
Merge slight left
2.5 mi
·
2 min
9
Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
10
Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
John C Lodge Freeway
11
Take the exit slight right toward 10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
10 Mile Road, Evergreen Road
12
Turn straight onto Northwestern Highway
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Northwestern Highway
13
Turn left onto West 10 Mile Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West 10 Mile Road
14
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.28 one way
$8.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.27 | $10.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 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 | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.75 |
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
3:50 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
1 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
30m 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 on this route, as it features a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the nature of the main roads—10 Mile Road, West 10 Mile Road, and Beck Road—suggests frequent intersections and changes in speed. This isn't a high-speed cruise; instead, you'll be engaging with the local road network, requiring your attention at each junction. The character remains consistent as a local road experience throughout.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: 10 Mile Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from South Lyon, MI to Southfield, MI is easy. At 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from South Lyon, MI to Southfield, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 27.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from South Lyon, MI to Southfield, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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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