How far is Flint, MI from Trenton, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to Trenton, MI is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
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 Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Trenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Trenton.
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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
59.3 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75: Toledo
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Fisher Freeway
7 mi · 8 min · Fisher Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Dix Highway
2083 ft · 49 sec
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Turn straight onto Dix Highway
1.3 mi · 3 min · Dix Highway
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Continue on Dix-Toledo Highway
2937 ft · 1 min · Dix-Toledo Highway
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Turn slight left
48 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Trenton Road
2 mi · 5 min · Trenton Road
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Turn slight right onto Fort Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Fort Street
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Turn slight left
628 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Veterans Parkway
779 ft · 40 sec · Veterans Parkway
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Turn left onto West Road
2615 ft · 1 min · West Road
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Turn right onto West Jefferson Avenue
959 ft · 42 sec · West Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on West Jefferson Avenue
140 m · 16 sec · West Jefferson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Jefferson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Trenton.
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
59.3 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Flint and Mostly Sunny near Trenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flint to Trenton?
The road trip is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Bloomfield Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Flint and 43 miles from Trenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.43 one way or $22.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Flint and Mostly Sunny near Trenton.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomfield Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Ferndale City Hall
Rochester Municipal Complex
City of Madison Heights
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bloomfield Hills.
Troy Transit Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Pontiac Transportation Center
Royal Oak station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 65.65 mi (105.65 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Trenton
City in Michigan
| Population | 18,031 |
| Coordinates | 42.1394900, -83.1782600 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Trenton (-83.17826, 42.13949)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.43 | $22.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.89 | $25.77 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.10 | $28.20 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.07 | $32.14 |
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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