How far is Flint, MI from Grosse Pointe, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Grosse Pointe, MI is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
74.81 mi
01h 29m
Flight
58.51 mi
94.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.51 mi
Kilometers
94.17 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.81 mi
Kilometers
120.39 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grosse Pointe
Sun, Apr 19, 5:13 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Sun, Apr 19, 6:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-19T03:44
Arrive Grosse Pointe
Sun, Apr 19, 5:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 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
Auburn Hills
MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan

From Flint
37.4 mi
00h 44m
To Grosse Pointe
37.4 mi
00h 44m

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
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Grosse Pointe.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Grosse Pointe.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    102 m · 30 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Fifth Street

    1262 ft · 30 sec · East Fifth Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1704 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto UAW Freeway

    6.7 mi · 7 min · UAW Freeway

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    57.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Port Huron, Chicago

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Port Huron

    1794 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East Edsel Ford Freeway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · East Edsel Ford Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Cadieux Road

    1320 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Cadieux Road

    2.5 mi · 7 min · Cadieux Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Maumee Street

    1169 ft · 51 sec · Maumee Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maumee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Grosse Pointe.

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
UAW Freeway
63.9 mi · 85%
East Edsel Ford Freeway
6.69 mi · 9%
Cadieux Road
2.72 mi · 4%
East Fifth Street
0.56 mi · 1%
I 94 East
0.34 mi
I 94
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

UAW Freeway

Merge slight right

57.2 mi · 01h 01m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
58.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn Hills
00h 44m from Flint
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Flint and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Grosse Pointe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flint to Grosse Pointe?

The road trip is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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 37.4 miles from Flint and 37.4 miles from Grosse Pointe.

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

The direct path is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.96 one way or $19.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Flint and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Grosse Pointe.

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 13.2 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 Flint and Grosse Pointe. Straight-line distance: 58.51 mi (94.17 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Grosse Pointe

#2 Grosse Pointe

City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Population5,122
Coordinates42.3861500, -82.9118600
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Grosse Pointe (-82.91186, 42.38615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
9.99 L · about $9.96
Round trip
$19.91
5.28 gal · 19.98 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.96 $19.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.23 $22.46
Premium $4.65 $12.29 $24.57
Diesel $5.30 $14.00 $28.01

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 Grosse Pointe. The current time is 03:44:01.

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.