How far is Wixom, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Wixom, MI to Flint, MI is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
49.55 mi
00h 47m
Flight
34.56 mi
55.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.56 mi
Kilometers
55.62 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.55 mi
Kilometers
79.74 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 9:00 AM EDT
Return by in Wixom
Thu, Apr 23, 9:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wixom
2026-04-23T08:13
Arrive Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 9:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wixom
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Hartland
MI

Township in Livingston County, Michigan

From Wixom
23.9 mi
00h 23m
To Flint
25.7 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Wixom Road

    48 m · 10 sec · North Wixom Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pontiac Trail

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Pontiac Trail

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Milford Road

    159 m · 12 sec · South Milford Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 96 West: Lansing

    2159 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint

    960 ft · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Flint

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    31.8 mi · 34 min

  9. 9

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

    1372 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

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

    1182 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

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

    3089 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wixom 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
32.5 mi · 66%
I 96 West
6.6 mi · 13%
Pontiac Trail
4.19 mi · 8%
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
2.06 mi · 4%
I 69 East
0.59 mi · 1%
I 69
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Merge slight left

31.8 mi · 00h 34m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
34.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartland
00h 23m from Wixom
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wixom and Mostly Sunny near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Hartland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Wixom and 25.7 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.60 one way or $13.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hartland

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

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

RAIL

Durand Union Station

34 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

38 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Flint station

40 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

41 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wixom and Flint. Straight-line distance: 34.56 mi (55.62 km).

Wixom

#1 Wixom

City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America

Population14,086
Coordinates42.5247600, -83.5363300
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: North Wixom Road (-83.536017, 42.524796)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.62 L · about $6.60
Round trip
$13.20
3.5 gal · 13.24 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.60 $13.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.44 $14.89
Premium $4.65 $8.14 $16.29
Diesel $5.30 $9.28 $18.56

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wixom and Flint. The current time is 08:13:12.

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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.