Origin
Southfield, MI
Late night in Southfield on Thursday
Local time
1:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Southfield, MI to Farmington, MI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 10, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
8.4 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 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
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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Farmington, MI
Sarah-Claude Lévesque St-Louis
Trip Overview
The drive from Southfield, MI to Farmington, MI covers 8.4 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 10 Mile Road, Shiawassee Road, Randall Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.5 miles on West 10 Mile Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 10 Mile Road | 7.5 mi | 13m |
| Shiawassee Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Randall Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Farmington Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West 10 Mile Road
— 7.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southfield, MI and Farmington, MI.
1
Start on West 10 Mile Road
7.5 mi
·
13 min
·
West 10 Mile Road
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left onto Randall Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Randall Street
3
Turn right onto Shiawassee Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Shiawassee Road
4
Turn left onto Farmington Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Farmington Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Arrive at destination
Farmington Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 10 Mile Road
Depart onto West 10 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
7.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Randall Street
Turn left onto Randall Street
Navigation decision point
3
7.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Shiawassee Road
Turn right onto Shiawassee Road
Navigation decision point
6
8.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Farmington Road
Turn left onto Farmington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.32 one way
$2.64 round trip
$3.99/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.39 | $1.45 | $2.90 |
| premium | $5.00 | $1.65 | $3.31 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $1.97 | $3.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
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
Farmington, MI
Late night in Farmington on Thursday
Local time
1:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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?
8.4 mi in 16m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
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: 7.5 mi on West 10 Mile 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 West 10 Mile 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 4 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 (West 10 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles (Randall Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (Shiawassee Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
750 ft
654 ft
Total Climb
125 ft
Total Descent
60 ft
Highest Point
750 ft
~8.4 mi in
Elevation Range
96 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 Farmington, MI
Full guide →Founded 1826
Farmington Hills is a city in Oakland County in Michigan. It almost completely surrounds the smaller city of Farmington.
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 16m. Total distance: 8.4 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 7.5 miles on West 10 Mile 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 (West 10 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles (Randall Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (Shiawassee Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Farmington, 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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