How far is Flint, MI from Highland Park, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Highland Park, MI is about 122.9 miles (197.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
122.89 mi
02h 21m
Flight
97.73 mi
157.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.73 mi
Kilometers
157.28 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.89 mi
Kilometers
197.77 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Highland Park
Sun, Apr 19, 6:08 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Sun, Apr 19, 8:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-19T03:47
Arrive Highland Park
Sun, Apr 19, 6:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 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
Waverly
MI

City in Bremer County, Iowa, United States

From Flint
61.4 mi
01h 10m
To Highland Park
61.5 mi
01h 10m

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
46°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    46 mi · 47 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Clare, Lansing

    2079 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    3256 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1 km · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Charlotte, Fort Wayne

    34.4 mi · 37 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit

    839 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward M 311, M 96, I 94 BL: Battle Creek

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Wheatfield Parkway

    1796 ft · 32 sec · Wheatfield Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    2.7 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on East Michigan Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hamblin Street

    107 m · 7 sec · Hamblin Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Hamblin Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Hamblin Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Washington Avenue

    824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Michigan Avenue

    6.1 mi · 10 min · West Michigan Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto M-89

    1313 ft · 17 sec · M-89

  22. 22

    Continue on M 89

    5.7 mi · 6 min · M 89

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North 37th Street

    1321 ft · 1 min · North 37th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East D Avenue

    877 ft · 39 sec · East D Avenue

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on East D Avenue

    548 ft · 26 sec · East D Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North 37th Street

    2654 ft · 1 min · North 37th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East CD Avenue

    2527 ft · 1 min · East CD Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on North 36th Street

    1395 ft · 38 sec · North 36th Street

  29. 29

    Continue on West Gull Lake Drive

    3087 ft · 1 min · West Gull Lake Drive

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East C Avenue

    158 m · 23 sec · East C Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Fraulin Drive

    108 m · 16 sec · Fraulin Drive

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fraulin Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
46 mi · 37%
I 69 South
34.4 mi · 28%
US 127
16.1 mi · 13%
West Michigan Avenue
6.14 mi · 5%
M 89
5.68 mi · 5%
East Michigan Avenue
4.83 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

46 mi · 00h 47m

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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
97.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waverly
01h 10m from Flint
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.9 miles (197.8 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.4 miles from Flint and 61.5 miles from Highland Park.

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

The direct path is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.37 one way or $32.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 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 Park.

Stop Ideas Near Waverly

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

11 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

47 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

55 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

56 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Highland Park. Straight-line distance: 97.73 mi (157.28 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

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

#2 Highland Park

Town in Michigan, United States

Population10,712
Coordinates42.3958700, -85.4197300
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Highland Park (-85.41973, 42.39587)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.41 L · about $16.37
Round trip
$32.73
8.68 gal · 32.82 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.37 $32.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.46 $36.92
Premium $4.65 $20.20 $40.40
Diesel $5.30 $23.02 $46.04

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 Park. The current time is 03:47:19.

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.