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Trip from Southfield, MI to Eastpointe, MI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

28m

Distance

17.3 mi

28 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 26m ★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Southfield, MI

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Downtown Eastpointe, MI, MI

Eastpointe, MI

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Trip Overview

Southfield, MI to Eastpointe, MI is 17.3 miles and takes about 28 minutes via Walter P Reuther Freeway and Gratiot Avenue, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Michigan's Midwest region, offering a straightforward drive between two suburban Detroit communities. You'll primarily navigate freeways and surface streets, making it an easy transit for local errands or connecting to other destinations. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick hop without needing extensive planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Walter P Reuther Freeway 7 mi 7m
West 10 Mile Road 5.7 mi 11m
Gratiot Avenue 2 mi 4m
East Heights Drive 1.4 mi 2m
Walter P Reuther Drive 0.2 mi <1m
South Chrysler Drive 0.2 mi <1m
North Chrysler Drive 0.1 mi <1m
East 11 Mile Road 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Walter P Reuther Freeway — 7 mi, about 7m

Traffic on I-696

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 32 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~5,167 veh/hr typical · worst 6,089

Quietest

2 AM

~311 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

16.6×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Southfield, MI and Eastpointe, MI.

1

Start on West 10 Mile Road

5.6 mi · 10 min · West 10 Mile Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
2

Continue on South Chrysler Drive

0.2 mi · 22 sec · South Chrysler Drive
3

Turn left

297 ft · 16 sec
Use the left lane.
4

Turn left onto North Chrysler Drive

0.1 mi · 13 sec · North Chrysler Drive
5

Keep slight right at fork onto West 10 Mile Road

499 ft · 10 sec · West 10 Mile Road
6

Continue on East Heights Drive

1.4 mi · 2 min · East Heights Drive
7

Continue on Walter P Reuther Drive

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Walter P Reuther Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 696 East
9

Merge onto I 696

7.0 mi · 7 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 27 Toward M 3: Gratiot Avenue Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn straight onto East 11 Mile Road

0.1 mi · 18 sec · East 11 Mile Road
12

Turn right onto M 3

2.0 mi · 3 min · Gratiot Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Continue on M 3

256 ft · 15 sec · Gratiot Avenue
Use the left lane.
14

Arrive at destination

M 3

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.7 and 15.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
5.7 mi into trip | ~11m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
5.9 mi into trip | ~11m in | West 10 Mile Road

Keep slight right at fork onto West 10 Mile Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
7.9 mi into trip | ~15m in | I 696 / Walter P Reuther Freeway

Merge onto I 696 / Walter P Reuther Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
14.9 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward M 3: Gratiot Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 27 Toward M 3: Gratiot Avenue
6
15.3 mi into trip | ~24m in | M 3 / Gratiot Avenue

Turn right onto M 3 / Gratiot Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.68 one way

$5.36 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $2.94 $5.88
premium $4.93 $3.36 $6.71
diesel $5.60 $3.81 $7.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.2 0 $1.82 $0.83
Efficient EV 4.3 0 $1.51 $0.69
EV Truck/SUV 6.9 0 $2.42 $1.11

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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.

Forecast as of Sep 2, 2026

Origin

Southfield, MI

Late night in Southfield on Sunday

Local time

12:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

WSW 5 mph 37% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 2:17AM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 2:08AM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

Destination

Eastpointe, MI

Late night in Eastpointe on Sunday

Local time

12:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

WSW 5 mph 48% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 2:17AM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 2:08AM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

28m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 a mixed bag, with about 40% of the drive on highways. You'll experience a 7-mile stretch on the Walter P Reuther Freeway before transitioning to surface streets like West 10 Mile Road and Gratiot Avenue. Expect urban merging and dense exits as you navigate this primarily metropolitan area. The shift from freeway to surface roads will be noticeable as you approach your destination.

40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7 mi on Walter P Reuther Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 17.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (West 10 Mile Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.9 miles (I 696 / Walter P Reuther Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

684 ft 594 ft

Total Climb

40 ft

Total Descent

111 ft

Highest Point

684 ft

Elevation Range

90 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Southfield, MI

Full guide →

Founded 1823

Southfield is a suburban city in Oakland County, in the Metro Detroit region of Michigan. It is one of Metro Detroit's major suburban commercial and business centers. Inside of Southfield is the enclave city of Lathrup Village.

Arriving in Eastpointe, MI

Full guide →

Founded 1897

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 17.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7 miles on Walter P Reuther 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 Eastpointe, 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 5.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (West 10 Mile Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.9 miles (I 696 / Walter P Reuther Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Eastpointe, 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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