How far is South Rockwood, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from South Rockwood, MI to Flint, MI is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69 miles (111.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.72 mi
01h 26m
Flight
69.04 mi
111.11 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.04 mi
Kilometers
111.11 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.72 mi
Kilometers
144.39 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Sun, Apr 19, 12:25 AM EDT
Return by in South Rockwood
Sun, Apr 19, 1:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Rockwood
2026-04-18T22:59
Arrive Flint
Sun, Apr 19, 12:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Rockwood
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Rochester Hills
MI

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

From South Rockwood
45.8 mi
00h 43m
To Flint
43.9 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Rockwood and Flint.

  1. 1

    Start on Race Street

    36 m · 9 sec · Race Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Huron River Drive

    1337 ft · 42 sec · South Huron River Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 North: Detroit

    1726 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Detroit-Toledo Expressway

    8.3 mi · 9 min · Detroit-Toledo Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on Fisher Freeway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · Fisher Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Fisher Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Fisher Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 West: Lansing, Michigan Avenue

    3086 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Jeffries Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Jeffries Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Chicago, Port Huron

    953 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Port Huron

    1249 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    2 mi · 3 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Flint, Toledo

    92 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    2575 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · UAW Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward M 21: Downtown

    2062 ft · 52 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Chavez Drive

    118 m · 17 sec · Chavez Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    1648 ft · 40 sec · East Court Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Rockwood 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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
57.6 mi · 64%
Fisher Freeway
12.8 mi · 14%
Detroit-Toledo Expressway
8.31 mi · 9%
UAW Freeway
6.47 mi · 7%
Edsel Ford Freeway
2.01 mi · 2%
Jeffries Freeway
1.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

57.6 mi · 01h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
69 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rochester Hills
00h 43m from South Rockwood
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Rockwood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Rockwood to Flint?

The road trip is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km) and usually takes 01h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rochester Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.8 miles from South Rockwood and 43.9 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 69 miles (111.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.92 one way or $23.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around South Rockwood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Rochester Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rochester Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

City of Ferndale City Hall

Ferndale , MI
300 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.5 mi away

City of Madison Heights

Madison Heights , MI
300 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Rating 4.8/5 32 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rochester Hills.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

12 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

13 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

13 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

19 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Rockwood and Flint. Straight-line distance: 69.04 mi (111.11 km).

South Rockwood

#1 South Rockwood

City in Monroe County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,648
Coordinates42.0639300, -83.2610400
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Race Street (-83.26122, 42.064001)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.16 gal
11.98 L · about $11.92
Round trip
$23.83
6.32 gal · 23.96 L
Estimated CO2
28.1 kg one way
Round trip: 56.2 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.92 $23.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.44 $26.88
Premium $4.65 $14.71 $29.41
Diesel $5.30 $16.76 $33.52

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 South Rockwood and Flint. The current time is 22:59:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.