How far is Southfield, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Southfield, MI to Flint, MI is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (71 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
62.88 mi
00h 57m
Flight
44.11 mi
70.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.11 mi
Kilometers
70.99 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.88 mi
Kilometers
101.19 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Sat, May 23, 5:50 AM EDT
Return by in Southfield
Sat, May 23, 6:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southfield
2026-05-23T04:53
Arrive Flint
Sat, May 23, 5:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southfield
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
Waterford
MI

Charter township in Oakland county, Michigan

From Southfield
28.5 mi
00h 28m
To Flint
34.4 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph E
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 10 Mile Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West 10 Mile Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwestern Highway

    1232 ft · 26 sec · Northwestern Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward M 10 North

    961 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto John C Lodge Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · John C Lodge Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24 North

    1649 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Telegraph Road

    7.6 mi · 12 min · Telegraph Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Road

    137 m · 12 sec · Franklin Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Square Lake Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Square Lake Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East Square Lake Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Square Lake Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    1.3 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    34.6 mi · 37 min · Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · UAW Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward M 21: Downtown

    2062 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Chavez Drive

    118 m · 17 sec · Chavez Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    1648 ft · 40 sec · East Court Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Southfield 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
34.6 mi · 55%
Telegraph Road
7.6 mi · 12%
UAW Freeway
6.47 mi · 10%
John C Lodge Freeway
1.99 mi · 3%
East Square Lake Road
1.58 mi · 3%
West Square Lake Road
1.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Merge slight left onto Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

34.6 mi · 00h 37m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
44.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterford
00h 28m from Southfield
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Southfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Waterford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Southfield and 34.4 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 44.1 miles (71 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.37 one way or $16.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Southfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Waterford

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 Waterford and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.6 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
City of Pontiac
Meeting point 9.1 mi away

City of Pontiac

Pontiac , MI
47450 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342
Rating 3.3/5 32 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,Department of finance,Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

12 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

24 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

25 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

31 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southfield and Flint. Straight-line distance: 44.11 mi (70.99 km).

Southfield

#1 Southfield

A city in Oakland County, Michigan.

Population72,174
Coordinates42.4733700, -83.2218700
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: West 10 Mile Road (-83.22187, 42.473363)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.4 L · about $8.37
Round trip
$16.74
4.44 gal · 16.8 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.37 $16.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.44 $18.88
Premium $4.65 $10.33 $20.66
Diesel $5.30 $11.77 $23.55

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Southfield and Flint. The current time is 04:53:04.

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.