Origin
Southfield, MI
Late night in Southfield on Sunday
Local time
2:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Southfield, MI to Hamtramck, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
12.8 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
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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Hamtramck, MI
Sharon Snider
Trip Overview
Southfield to Hamtramck is 12.8 miles and takes about 22 minutes via John C Lodge Freeway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Michigan's Midwest region, making it an easy local excursion. Expect a straightforward drive primarily on established freeways. Given the minimal distance and time commitment, this route is ideal for a quick, no-fuss journey between two points in the Detroit metropolitan area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John C Lodge Freeway | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| Davison Freeway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Southfield Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Evaline Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Joseph Campau Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southfield Freeway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Dequindre Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
John C Lodge Freeway
— 6.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southfield, MI and Hamtramck, MI.
1
Start on West 10 Mile Road
192 ft
·
8 sec
·
West 10 Mile Road
2
Turn right onto Southfield Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southfield Road
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on Southfield Freeway
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Southfield Freeway
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 16
Toward M 10 South: Detroit
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward M 10 South
6
Merge onto M 10
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
John C Lodge Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 7B
Toward M 8 East: Davison Freeway, Highland Park
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto M 8
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Davison Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 75 South: Toledo
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 75
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 55
Toward Caniff Avenue, Holbrook Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto Dequindre Street
496 ft
·
17 sec
·
Dequindre Street
14
Continue on Dequindre Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Dequindre Street
15
Turn left onto Evaline Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Evaline Street
16
Turn right onto Joseph Campau Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Joseph Campau Street
17
Turn left onto Roosevelt Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Roosevelt Street
18
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 11 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward M 10 South: Detroit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 16
Toward M 10 South: Detroit
8
8.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward M 8 East: Davison Freeway, Highland Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 7B
Toward M 8 East: Davison Freeway, Highland Park
7
9.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75: Flint, Toledo
7
10.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 South: Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 75 South: Toledo
8
11 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward Caniff Avenue, Holbrook Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 55
Toward Caniff Avenue, Holbrook Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.00 one way
$4.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.20 | $4.39 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.46 | $4.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Hamtramck, MI
Late night in Hamtramck on Sunday
Local time
2:04 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
22m 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?
This route is heavily highway-focused, with 66% of the drive on freeways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 6.9 miles on the John C Lodge Freeway, offering a consistent pace. The journey begins on Southfield Road before merging onto the John C Lodge Freeway and then transitioning to the Davison Freeway. While predominantly a freeway experience, the initial and final segments involve surface streets, providing a brief change of scenery before reaching your destination.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.9 mi on John C Lodge Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on John C Lodge Freeway and Davison Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 12.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Southfield, MI and Hamtramck, MI, road signs point toward M 10 South: Detroit, M 10 South, Highland Park and Toledo.
M 10 South: Detroit
1.1 mi in
|
~1m
M 10 South
1.3 mi in
|
~2m
Highland Park
8.5 mi in
|
~12m
Toledo
9.8 mi in
|
~14m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 12.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.9 miles on John C Lodge 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 Hamtramck, 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 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hamtramck, 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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