How far is Southfield, MI from Detroit, MI?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Southfield and Detroit is 13.3 miles (21.41 km).
Flight distance from Southfield, MI to Detroit, MI is 13.3 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 01 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Southfield, Michigan to Detroit, Michigan is: 15.21 miles (24.48 km) by car.
Driving from Southfield to Detroit will take approximately 00 hours 18 minutes.
#1 Southfield
A city in Oakland County, Michigan. It is located in the northern suburbs of Detroit. Southfield is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Southfield Historical Society and the Southfield Public Library.
| Population | 72174 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°28'24"N 83°13'19"W |
| Latitude | 42.4733700 |
| Longitude | -83.2218700 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Detroit
The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area. It is located on the Detroit River in southeastern Michigan. Detroit was once a major center for the automobile industry, but it has struggled in recent years.
| Population | 665369 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°19'53"N 83°2'45"W |
| Latitude | 42.3314300 |
| Longitude | -83.0457500 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Detroit: Cadillac Square (-83.04575,42.331399)
Estimated Travel Time Between Southfield and Detroit
The distance between Southfield and Detroit is 24 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 16 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Southfield and Detroit. The current time is 02:57:24.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 30 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 22 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 18 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 15 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 13 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 12 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 11 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.03 liters (0.54 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Southfield and Detroit.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Southfield to Detroit is $1.8 (diesel $2.31).
Michigan gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.36 | $3.86 | $4.35 | $4.31 |
| Total | $1.8 | $2.07 | $2.34 | $2.31 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Michigan ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.355 (Diesel $4.306) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Southfield and Detroit (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
