Origin
Southfield, MI
Late night in Southfield on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Southfield, MI to Clawson, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Southfield, MI
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Clawson, MI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transition between Southfield and Clawson, Michigan, you are looking at a brief 8-mile journey that typically takes about 16 minutes to complete. This trip is entirely local, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting for fuel is straightforward here, as you can expect to spend roughly $1 on gas for the entire distance. Since both cities are located within the Midwest, you will remain in a familiar regional environment for the duration of your drive. Given the short duration and direct nature of the route, it serves as a highly practical connection rather than a traditional touring excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southfield Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| West 14 Mile Road | 4 mi | 8m |
| West 10 Mile Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southfield Road
— 4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southfield, MI and Clawson, MI.
1
Start on West 10 Mile Road
192 ft
·
11 sec
·
West 10 Mile Road
2
Turn left onto Southfield Road
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Southfield Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto West 14 Mile Road
4.0 mi
·
8 min
·
West 14 Mile Road
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto South Main Street
33 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Main Street
Use the right lane.
5
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Southfield Road
Turn left onto Southfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
West 14 Mile Road
Turn right onto West 14 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.25 one way
$2.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.37 | $2.75 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.54 | $3.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.77 | $3.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Clawson, MI
Late night in Clawson on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
16m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate using a combination of Southfield Road, West 14 Mile Road, and West 10 Mile Road to reach your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 4-mile segment on Southfield Road, which dictates the primary flow of your travel. Because the path relies exclusively on local surface streets, be prepared for frequent stops and the typical rhythm of suburban road navigation. This drive offers a consistent, urban-suburban feel that requires your full attention on intersection changes and local traffic patterns.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 mi on Southfield Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Southfield Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southfield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles (West 14 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m 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
The longest stretch is about 4 miles on Southfield Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (Southfield Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles (West 14 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clawson, 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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