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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
28 m · 11 sec
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Turn uturn onto East Court Street
1463 ft · 47 sec · East Court Street
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Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
1772 ft · 41 sec · South Grand Traverse Street
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Take the ramp right
1102 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75, US 23: Detroit, Saginaw
1611 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
3048 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor
22.8 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 59: Howell, Pontiac
1605 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on M 59 East: Pontiac
119 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight right onto Highland Road
6.8 mi · 9 min · Highland Road
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Turn right onto North Milford Road
1197 ft · 35 sec · North Milford Road
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Turn left
53 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Highland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fenton.
Flint station
Durand Union Station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Lapeer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Highland. Straight-line distance: 26.12 mi (42.03 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Highland
Township in Oakland County, Michigan
| Population | 1,250 |
| Coordinates | 42.6380900, -83.6171700 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland (-83.61717, 42.63809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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