How far is Flint, MI from Highland Park, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to Highland Park, MI is about 62.8 miles (101 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
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.
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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
54.1 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 8 West: Davison Freeway West
2106 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Oakland Avenue, Woodward Avenue
862 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Davison Service Road
2930 ft · 2 min · Davison Service Road
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Turn right onto Woodward Avenue
689 ft · 26 sec · Woodward Avenue
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Turn right onto Gerald Street
64 m · 15 sec · Gerald Street
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Continue on Gerald Street
63 m · 16 sec · Gerald Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gerald Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Highland Park.
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
54.1 mi · 00h 58m
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 Mostly Cloudy 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 62.8 miles (101 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Lake Angelus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Flint and 31.4 miles from Highland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.44 one way or $18.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Flint and Mostly Cloudy near Highland Park.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Angelus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rochester Municipal Complex
City of Pontiac
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Angelus.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Highland Park. Straight-line distance: 51.56 mi (82.97 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 Park
Highland Park is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.4055900, -83.0968700 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland Park (-83.09687, 42.40559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $4.27 | $9.44 | $18.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $10.97 | $21.94 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $12.28 | $24.57 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $14.54 | $29.08 |
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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