How far is Flint, MI from Green Oak, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Green Oak, MI is about 42.9 miles (69 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.88 mi
00h 51m
Flight
35.93 mi
57.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.93 mi
Kilometers
57.83 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.88 mi
Kilometers
69.01 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Green Oak
Sun, Apr 19, 1:19 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Sun, Apr 19, 2:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-19T00:28
Arrive Green Oak
Sun, Apr 19, 1:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flint
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
Fenton
MI

City in Michigan

From Flint
21.4 mi
00h 25m
To Green Oak
21.4 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Green Oak.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Green Oak.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto East Court Street

    1463 ft · 47 sec · East Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1772 ft · 41 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75, US 23: Detroit, Saginaw

    1611 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit

    3048 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor

    30.9 mi · 33 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1766 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    3040 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Kensington Road

    1249 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Kensington Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Kensington Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Silver Lake Road

    2820 ft · 44 sec · Silver Lake Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Silver Lake Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Green Oak.

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23
30.9 mi · 72%
I 96 East
3.64 mi · 8%
I 75 South
2.71 mi · 6%
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
2.1 mi · 5%
Kensington Road
1.86 mi · 4%
South Grand Traverse Street
0.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 23

Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor

30.9 mi · 00h 33m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
35.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fenton
00h 25m from Flint
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Flint and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Green Oak.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flint to Green Oak?

The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Fenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Flint and 21.4 miles from Green Oak.

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

The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.69 one way or $11.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Flint and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Green Oak.

Stop Ideas Near Fenton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fenton, 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 Fenton.

RAIL

Flint station

24 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

26 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

38 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Lapeer station

43 mi away
73 Howard St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Green Oak. Straight-line distance: 35.93 mi (57.83 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Green Oak

#2 Green Oak

Charter township in Livingston County, Michigan

Population18,993
Coordinates42.4925300, -83.6980000
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Green Oak (-83.698, 42.49253)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.73 L · about $5.69
Round trip
$11.39
3.02 gal · 11.46 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.69 $11.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.42 $12.84
Premium $4.65 $7.03 $14.06
Diesel $5.30 $8.01 $16.02

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Green Oak. The current time is 00:28:51.

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.