How far is Lake Orion, MI from Flint, MI?
The driving distance from Lake Orion, MI to Flint, MI is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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 42m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lapeer County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Orion and Flint.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Orion and Flint.
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Start on South Broadway Street
21 m · 9 sec · South Broadway Street
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Turn left onto West Flint Street
642 ft · 24 sec · West Flint Street
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Turn right onto North Lapeer Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · North Lapeer Road
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Continue on South Washington Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Washington Street
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Continue on North Lapeer Road
14.2 mi · 20 min · North Lapeer Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 West: Flint
1349 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
18.6 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1792 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Saginaw Street
1092 ft · 41 sec · Saginaw Street
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Turn right onto East Fifth Street
121 m · 16 sec · East 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 Lake Orion and Flint.
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.
I 69 West
Merge slight left
18.6 mi · 00h 19m
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 Lake Orion 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 Lake Orion to Flint?
The road trip is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Lapeer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Lake Orion and 18.7 miles from Flint.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Lake Orion and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Flint.
Stop Ideas Near Lapeer
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 Lapeer.
Lapeer station
Flint station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Durand Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Orion and Flint. Straight-line distance: 27.6 mi (44.42 km).
#1 Lake Orion
Village in Michigan, United States
| Population | 3,191 |
| Coordinates | 42.7844800, -83.2396600 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| 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: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.61 | $11.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.14 | $12.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
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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