How far is Highland, MI from Flint, MI?
The driving distance from Highland, MI to Flint, MI is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.1 miles (42 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highland and Flint.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland and Flint.
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Start on the route
53 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto North Milford Road
1197 ft · 33 sec · North Milford Road
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Turn right onto Highland Road
936 ft · 15 sec · Highland Road
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Take the exit slight left
41 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Highland Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Highland Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23 North: Flint
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
24.2 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron
1372 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
1182 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint, Port Huron
3089 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown
1166 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street
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Turn right onto West Fifth Street
1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street
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Turn left onto Harrison Street
116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto East Court Street
72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street
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Turn left
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
28 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland and Flint.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 23 North
Merge slight left
24.2 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Highland and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Flint.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Highland to Flint?
The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Highland and 17.7 miles from Flint.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.1 miles (42 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Highland and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Flint.
Stop Ideas Near Fenton
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 Fenton.
Flint station
Durand Union Station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Lapeer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highland and Flint. Straight-line distance: 26.12 mi (42.03 km).
#1 Highland
Township in Oakland County, Michigan
| Population | 1,250 |
| Coordinates | 42.6380900, -83.6171700 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.36 | $10.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.86 | $11.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.68 | $13.37 |
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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