How far is Flint, MI from South Rockwood, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to South Rockwood, MI is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69 miles (111.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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
92.07 mi
01h 43m
Flight
69.04 mi
111.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.04 mi
Kilometers
111.11 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.07 mi
Kilometers
148.18 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Rockwood
Sun, Apr 19, 2:13 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Sun, Apr 19, 3:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-19T00:29
Arrive South Rockwood
Sun, Apr 19, 2:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 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
Rochester Hills
MI

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

From Flint
46 mi
00h 51m
To South Rockwood
46 mi
00h 51m

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
50°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flint and South Rockwood.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    102 m · 30 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Fifth Street

    1262 ft · 30 sec · East Fifth Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1704 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto UAW Freeway

    6.7 mi · 7 min · UAW Freeway

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    59.3 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75: Toledo

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Fisher Freeway

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Fisher Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Detroit-Toledo Expressway

    8.7 mi · 9 min · Detroit-Toledo Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward South Huron River Drive, South Rockwood

    1822 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Huron River Drive

    113 m · 11 sec · South Huron River Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Race Street

    36 m · 5 sec · Race Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Race Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
UAW Freeway
66 mi · 72%
Fisher Freeway
12.2 mi · 13%
Detroit-Toledo Expressway
8.68 mi · 9%
I 75
4.16 mi · 5%
East Fifth Street
0.56 mi · 1%
South Huron River Drive
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

UAW Freeway

Merge slight right

59.3 mi · 01h 04m

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
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
69 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rochester Hills
00h 51m from Flint
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Flint and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near South Rockwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flint to South Rockwood?

The road trip is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Rochester Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Flint and 46 miles from South Rockwood.

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

The direct path is about 69 miles (111.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.26 one way or $24.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Flint and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near South Rockwood.

Stop Ideas Near Rochester Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rochester Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.9 mi away

City of Ferndale City Hall

Ferndale , MI
300 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.2 mi away

City of Madison Heights

Madison Heights , MI
300 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Rating 4.8/5 32 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rochester Hills.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

12 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

13 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

13 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

19 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and South Rockwood. Straight-line distance: 69.04 mi (111.11 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
South Rockwood

#2 South Rockwood

City in Monroe County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,648
Coordinates42.0639300, -83.2610400
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: South Rockwood (-83.26104, 42.06393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.3 L · about $12.26
Round trip
$24.51
6.5 gal · 24.6 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.26 $24.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.82 $27.64
Premium $4.65 $15.13 $30.25
Diesel $5.30 $17.24 $34.48

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 South Rockwood. The current time is 00:29:26.

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.