How far is Flint, MI from Grosse Pointe Woods, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to Grosse Pointe Woods, MI is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Oakland County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Grosse Pointe Woods.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Grosse Pointe Woods.
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Start on the route
28 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
102 m · 30 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Fifth Street
1262 ft · 30 sec · East Fifth Street
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Take the ramp right
1704 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto UAW Freeway
6.7 mi · 7 min · UAW Freeway
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Merge slight right
48.9 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 696: Port Huron, Lansing
1229 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-75 South to I-696 East
2946 ft · 1 min · I-75 South to I-696 East
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Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
9.9 mi · 11 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Detroit
2444 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 102: 8 Mile Road, Vernier Road
1084 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Harper Avenue
1787 ft · 52 sec · Harper Avenue
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Turn left onto Vernier Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Vernier Road
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Continue on Vernier Road
150 m · 23 sec · Vernier Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vernier Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Grosse Pointe Woods.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
UAW Freeway
Merge slight right
48.9 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Flint and Partly Sunny near Grosse Pointe Woods.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flint to Grosse Pointe Woods?
The road trip is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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 35.7 miles from Flint and 35.7 miles from Grosse Pointe Woods.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.50 one way or $19.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Flint and Partly Sunny near Grosse Pointe Woods.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rochester Municipal Complex
City of Madison Heights
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn Hills.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Grosse Pointe Woods. Straight-line distance: 55.81 mi (89.81 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grosse Pointe Woods
City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 15,225 |
| Coordinates | 42.4436500, -82.9068600 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grosse Pointe Woods (-82.90686, 42.44365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $9.50 | $19.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.72 | $21.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.73 | $23.46 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.37 | $26.73 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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