How far is Auburn Hills, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Auburn Hills, MI to Flint, MI is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.26 mi
00h 35m
Flight
32.12 mi
51.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.12 mi
Kilometers
51.69 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.26 mi
Kilometers
61.57 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Fri, Apr 17, 9:03 AM EDT
Return by in Auburn Hills
Fri, Apr 17, 9:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn Hills
2026-04-17T08:27
Arrive Flint
Fri, Apr 17, 9:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Auburn Hills
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Holly
MI

Village in north Oakland County in the U.

From Auburn Hills
19.1 mi
00h 17m
To Flint
19.1 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph WSW
Destination
72°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn Hills and Flint.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn Hills and Flint.

  1. 1

    Start on Shimmons Road

    1778 ft · 1 min · Shimmons Road

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout

    85 m · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Lapeer Road

    1598 ft · 30 sec · South Lapeer Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75: Flint, Detroit

    1.1 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    912 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    29.4 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · UAW Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward M 21: Downtown

    2062 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Chavez Drive

    118 m · 17 sec · Chavez Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    1648 ft · 40 sec · East Court Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn Hills 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
29.6 mi · 77%
UAW Freeway
6.47 mi · 17%
I 75
0.71 mi · 2%
M 21
0.39 mi · 1%
Shimmons Road
0.39 mi · 1%
East Court Street
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

29.4 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holly
00h 17m from Auburn Hills
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn Hills and Partly Sunny near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Auburn Hills to Flint?

The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Holly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Auburn Hills and 19.1 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Auburn Hills and Partly Sunny near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Holly

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Holly, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holly.

RAIL

Flint station

25 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

32 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

33 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Lapeer station

39 mi away
73 Howard St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn Hills and Flint. Straight-line distance: 32.12 mi (51.69 km).

Auburn Hills

#1 Auburn Hills

City in Oakland County, Michigan

Population24,880
Coordinates42.6875300, -83.2341000
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Shimmons Road (-83.234055, 42.68719)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.11 L · about $5.09
Round trip
$10.18
2.7 gal · 10.22 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.09 $10.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.74 $11.48
Premium $4.65 $6.28 $12.57
Diesel $5.30 $7.16 $14.32

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn Hills and Flint. The current time is 08:27:48.

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.