How far is Milford, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Milford, MI to Flint, MI is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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
39.23 mi
00h 45m
Flight
29.29 mi
47.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.29 mi
Kilometers
47.13 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.23 mi
Kilometers
63.14 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Fri, Apr 17, 7:37 AM EDT
Return by in Milford
Fri, Apr 17, 8:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-04-17T06:51
Arrive Flint
Fri, Apr 17, 7:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Milford
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 Milford
19.6 mi
00h 22m
To Flint
19.6 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
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 Milford and Flint.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Union Street

    708 ft · 26 sec · Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Commerce Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Commerce Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Commerce Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Commerce Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Hickory Ridge Trail

    2784 ft · 48 sec · North Hickory Ridge Trail

  5. 5

    Continue on South Hickory Ridge Road

    2 mi · 3 min · South Hickory Ridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Highland Road

    637 ft · 10 sec · West Highland Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left

    40 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Highland Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · West Highland Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23 North: Flint

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    24.2 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

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

    1372 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

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

    1182 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

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

    3089 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milford 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
24.5 mi · 62%
West Highland Road
4.66 mi · 12%
West Commerce Road
2.45 mi · 6%
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
2.06 mi · 5%
South Hickory Ridge Road
2 mi · 5%
East Commerce Street
0.87 mi · 2%
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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
29.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fenton
00h 22m from Milford
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Milford 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 Milford to Flint?

The road trip is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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 19.6 miles from Milford and 19.6 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.20 one way or $10.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Milford and Partly Sunny 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 Milford and Flint. Straight-line distance: 29.29 mi (47.13 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

Village in Michigan

Population6,475
Coordinates42.5936400, -83.5993900
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Union Street (-83.599197, 42.593646)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.24 L · about $5.20
Round trip
$10.41
2.76 gal · 10.48 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.20 $10.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.87 $11.74
Premium $4.65 $6.42 $12.85
Diesel $5.30 $7.32 $14.64

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 Milford and Flint. The current time is 06:51:34.

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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.