How far is Flint, MI from Highland, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Highland, MI is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.1 miles (42 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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
36.16 mi
00h 44m
Flight
26.12 mi
42.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.12 mi
Kilometers
42.03 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.16 mi
Kilometers
58.2 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Highland
Sun, Apr 19, 4:30 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Sun, Apr 19, 5:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-19T03:46
Arrive Highland
Sun, Apr 19, 4:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Flint
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
18.1 mi
00h 22m
To Highland
18.1 mi
00h 22m

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
44°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Highland.

  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

    22.8 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward M 59: Howell, Pontiac

    1605 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on M 59 East: Pontiac

    119 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Highland Road

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Highland Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Milford Road

    1197 ft · 35 sec · North Milford Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    53 m · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23
22.8 mi · 63%
Highland Road
6.76 mi · 19%
I 75 South
2.71 mi · 7%
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
2.1 mi · 6%
South Grand Traverse Street
0.54 mi · 2%
I 75
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 23

Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor

22.8 mi · 00h 24m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
26.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fenton
00h 22m from Flint
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Flint and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Highland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flint to Highland?

The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Fenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Flint and 18.1 miles from Highland.

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

The direct path is about 26.1 miles (42 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.83 one way or $9.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 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 Highland.

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 Highland. Straight-line distance: 26.12 mi (42.03 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Highland

#2 Highland

Township in Oakland County, Michigan

Population1,250
Coordinates42.6380900, -83.6171700
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Highland (-83.61717, 42.63809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.83 L · about $4.83
Round trip
$9.65
2.56 gal · 9.66 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.83 $9.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.44 $10.89
Premium $4.65 $5.96 $11.91
Diesel $5.30 $6.79 $13.58

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 Highland. The current time is 03:46:12.

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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.