How far is Allen Park, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Allen Park, MI to Flint, MI is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
78.11 mi
01h 11m
Flight
57.51 mi
92.56 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.51 mi
Kilometers
92.56 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.11 mi
Kilometers
125.71 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Thu, Apr 30, 1:26 PM EDT
Return by in Allen Park
Thu, Apr 30, 2:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allen Park
2026-04-30T12:14
Arrive Flint
Thu, Apr 30, 1:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Allen Park
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Auburn Hills
MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan

From Allen Park
39 mi
00h 35m
To Flint
39.2 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Allen Park and Flint.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allen Park and Flint.

  1. 1

    Start on Allen Road

    46 m · 4 sec · Allen Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Garfield Avenue

    543 ft · 26 sec · Garfield Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Roosevelt Avenue

    1098 ft · 33 sec · Roosevelt Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southfield Road

    70 m · 5 sec · Southfield Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left

    681 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Southfield Road

    726 ft · 16 sec · Southfield Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Southfield Road

    2973 ft · 1 min · Southfield Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Detroit, Chicago

    88 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit

    2987 ft · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Detroit Industrial Expressway

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Detroit Industrial Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Edsel Ford Freeway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo

    92 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2575 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · UAW Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward M 21: Downtown

    2062 ft · 52 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Chavez Drive

    118 m · 17 sec · Chavez Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    1648 ft · 40 sec · East Court Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Allen Park and Flint.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
57.6 mi · 74%
UAW Freeway
6.47 mi · 8%
Edsel Ford Freeway
5.56 mi · 7%
Detroit Industrial Expressway
5.11 mi · 7%
Southfield Road
0.87 mi · 1%
I 94 East
0.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

57.6 mi · 01h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
57.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn Hills
00h 35m from Allen Park
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Allen Park and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Allen Park to Flint?

The road trip is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km) and usually takes 01h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Auburn Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Allen Park and 39.2 miles from Flint.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.41 one way or $20.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Allen Park and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn Hills

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Auburn Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 5.4 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

City of Madison Heights

Madison Heights , MI
300 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Rating 4.8/5 32 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn Hills.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

8 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

16 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

17 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

23 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allen Park and Flint. Straight-line distance: 57.51 mi (92.56 km).

Allen Park

#1 Allen Park

City in Michigan, USA

Population26,751
Coordinates42.2575400, -83.2110400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Allen Road (-83.21099, 42.257456)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.43 L · about $10.41
Round trip
$20.82
5.52 gal · 20.86 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.41 $20.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.74 $23.48
Premium $4.65 $12.85 $25.69
Diesel $5.30 $14.64 $29.28

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Allen Park and Flint. The current time is 12:14:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.