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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.69 mi
00h 38m
Flight
26.12 mi
42.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.12 mi
Kilometers
42.03 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.69 mi
Kilometers
57.44 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Sun, Apr 19, 2:43 AM EDT
Return by in Highland
Sun, Apr 19, 3:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highland
2026-04-19T02:05
Arrive Flint
Sun, Apr 19, 2:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Highland
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Fenton
MI

City in Michigan

From Highland
18 mi
00h 19m
To Flint
17.7 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph WNW
Destination
45°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    53 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Milford Road

    1197 ft · 33 sec · North Milford Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highland Road

    936 ft · 15 sec · Highland Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left

    41 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Highland Road

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Highland Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23 North: Flint

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    24.2 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron

    1372 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron

    1182 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint, Port Huron

    3089 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
24.5 mi · 69%
Highland Road
7.09 mi · 20%
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
2.06 mi · 6%
I 69 East
0.59 mi · 2%
I 69
0.48 mi · 1%
West Fifth Street
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
26.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fenton
00h 19m from Highland
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fenton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fenton.

RAIL

Flint station

24 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

26 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

38 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Lapeer station

43 mi away
73 Howard St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highland and Flint. Straight-line distance: 26.12 mi (42.03 km).

Highland

#1 Highland

Township in Oakland County, Michigan

Population1,250
Coordinates42.6380900, -83.6171700
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.617184, 42.638141)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.77 L · about $4.75
Round trip
$9.50
2.52 gal · 9.54 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Highland and Flint. The current time is 02:05:34.

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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.