How far is Grosse Pointe Woods, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Grosse Pointe Woods, MI to Flint, MI is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
71.25 mi
01h 06m
Flight
55.81 mi
89.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.81 mi
Kilometers
89.81 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.25 mi
Kilometers
114.66 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Fri, Apr 17, 1:05 AM EDT
Return by in Grosse Pointe Woods
Fri, Apr 17, 2:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grosse Pointe Woods
2026-04-16T23:59
Arrive Flint
Fri, Apr 17, 1:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grosse Pointe Woods
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
Auburn Hills
MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan

From Grosse Pointe Woods
35.6 mi
00h 33m
To Flint
35.7 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Grosse Pointe Woods and Flint.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grosse Pointe Woods and Flint.

  1. 1

    Start on Vernier Road

    2791 ft · 1 min · Vernier Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harper Avenue

    25 m · 2 sec · Harper Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 94 East

    742 ft · 18 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    3 mi · 4 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 696 West: Lansing, 11 Mile Road

    1048 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 696 West: Lansing

    2734 ft · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, I 75 North: Detroit, Flint

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I-696 West to I-75 North

    2509 ft · 1 min · I-696 West to I-75 North

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    1489 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    48.7 mi · 52 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · UAW Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward M 21: Downtown

    2062 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Chavez Drive

    118 m · 17 sec · Chavez Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    1648 ft · 40 sec · East Court Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grosse Pointe Woods and Flint.

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
48.7 mi · 68%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
9.93 mi · 14%
UAW Freeway
6.47 mi · 9%
Edsel Ford Freeway
2.99 mi · 4%
I 696 West
0.72 mi · 1%
Vernier Road
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

48.7 mi · 00h 52m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
55.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn Hills
00h 33m from Grosse Pointe Woods
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grosse Pointe Woods and Showers And Thunderstorms near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grosse Pointe Woods to Flint?

The road trip is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Auburn Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.6 miles from Grosse Pointe Woods and 35.7 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.47 one way or $18.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Grosse Pointe Woods and Showers And Thunderstorms near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn 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 Auburn Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6.9 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.7 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 Auburn Hills.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

8 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

16 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

17 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

23 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grosse Pointe Woods and Flint. Straight-line distance: 55.81 mi (89.81 km).

Grosse Pointe Woods

#1 Grosse Pointe Woods

City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America

Population15,225
Coordinates42.4436500, -82.9068600
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Vernier Road (-82.906848, 42.443669)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.52 L · about $9.47
Round trip
$18.93
5.02 gal · 19.04 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.47 $18.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.68 $21.35
Premium $4.65 $11.68 $23.36
Diesel $5.30 $13.31 $26.63

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Grosse Pointe Woods and Flint. The current time is 23:59:01.

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.