How far is Flint, MI from Orchard Lake, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to Orchard Lake, MI is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34 miles (54.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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.
Township in Oakland County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Orchard Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Orchard Lake.
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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
17.6 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Waterford, Oakland County International Airport, Dixie Highway
1331 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Dixie Highway
3.6 mi · 6 min · Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto Andersonville Road
1554 ft · 42 sec · Andersonville Road
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Turn left onto Airport Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Airport Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Williams Lake Road
124 m · 15 sec · Williams Lake Road
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Turn left onto Airport Road
2 mi · 4 min · Airport Road
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Turn left onto Highland Road
3 mi · 5 min · Highland Road
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Turn right onto Cass Lake Road
2.7 mi · 6 min · Cass Lake Road
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Turn right onto Orchard Lake Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Orchard Lake Road
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Turn left onto West Long Lake Road
19 m · 1 sec · West Long Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Long Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Orchard Lake.
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
17.6 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Flint and Chance Snow Showers near Orchard Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flint to Orchard Lake?
The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Flint and 19.8 miles from Orchard Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34 miles (54.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.28 one way or $10.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Flint and Chance Snow Showers near Orchard Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Springfield
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 Springfield.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Troy Transit Center
Flint station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Orchard Lake. Straight-line distance: 34.01 mi (54.74 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orchard Lake
Lake in Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 2,245 |
| Coordinates | 42.5830900, -83.3593800 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orchard Lake (-83.35938, 42.58309)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.28 | $10.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.95 | $11.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.52 | $13.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.43 | $14.85 |
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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