How far is Holly, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Holly, MI to Flint, MI is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (25 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.35 mi
00h 24m
Flight
15.53 mi
25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.53 mi
Kilometers
25 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.35 mi
Kilometers
34.36 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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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 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Fri, Apr 17, 12:00 PM EDT
Return by in Holly
Fri, Apr 17, 12:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holly
2026-04-17T11:36
Arrive Flint
Fri, Apr 17, 12:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Holly
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Grand Blanc
MI

City in Genesee County, Michigan, United States

From Holly
8.8 mi
00h 12m
To Flint
12.6 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph ENE
Destination
72°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Holly and Flint.

  1. 1

    Start on North Saginaw Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Saginaw Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Holly Road

    6.3 mi · 10 min · North Holly Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North

    1811 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · UAW Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward M 21: Downtown

    2062 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Chavez Drive

    118 m · 17 sec · Chavez Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    1648 ft · 40 sec · East Court Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
UAW Freeway
6.47 mi · 30%
North Holly Road
6.29 mi · 29%
I 75 North
3.05 mi · 14%
North Saginaw Street
1 mi · 5%
M 21
0.39 mi · 2%
East Court Street
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

UAW Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

6.47 mi · 00h 07m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
15.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grand Blanc
00h 12m from Holly
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Holly and Partly Sunny near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Holly to Flint?

The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Grand Blanc is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Holly and 12.6 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 15.5 miles (25 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.83 one way or $5.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Holly and Partly Sunny near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Grand Blanc

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grand Blanc, 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 Grand Blanc.

RAIL

Flint station

10 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

29 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Lapeer station

30 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

43 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holly and Flint. Straight-line distance: 15.53 mi (25 km).

Holly

#1 Holly

Village in north Oakland County in the U.

Population5,603
Coordinates42.7919700, -83.6277300
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: North Saginaw Street (-83.627665, 42.791971)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.85 L · about $2.83
Round trip
$5.66
1.5 gal · 5.7 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.83 $5.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.19 $6.38
Premium $4.65 $3.49 $6.98
Diesel $5.30 $3.98 $7.96

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 Holly and Flint. The current time is 11:36:04.

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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.