Auburn Hills to Flint is 38.3 miles and takes about 44 minutes via I 75, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, connecting two points in Michigan. It's a straightforward highway-focused drive, making it ideal for a quick commute or an easy leg of a longer journey. Expect minimal fuss and a predictable travel time, perfect for when you just need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 38.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 96% of the journey taking place on major roadways like I 75. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 29.4 miles on I 75, offering a consistent pace. The UAW Freeway and I 75 BL are also part of the main thoroughfares. The character remains largely consistent, emphasizing speed and directness rather than varied scenery or winding roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 29.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and UAW Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 38.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.4 miles (I 75 BL / South Lapeer Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (I 75 BL): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|I 75 BL / South Lapeer Road
Turn right onto I 75 BL / South Lapeer Road
Navigation decision point
6
0.7 mi into trip|~1m in|I 75 BL
Take the ramp onto I 75 BL toward I 75: Flint, Detroit
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 75: Flint, Detroit
8
31 mi into trip|~35m in|I 475 / UAW Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475 / UAW Freeway toward I 475: Downtown Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 111
Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
6
37.9 mi into trip|~43m in|M 21 / East Court Street
Turn left onto M 21 / East Court Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
29.4 mi
31m
UAW Freeway
6.5 mi
6m
I 75 BL
0.7 mi
1m
Shimmons Road
0.3 mi
1m
East Court Street
0.3 mi
<1m
South Lapeer Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Chavez Drive
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 29.4 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn Hills, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on Shimmons Road
0.3 mi·1 min·Shimmons Road
2
Continue
280 ft·16 sec
3
Turn right onto I 75 BL
0.3 mi·30 sec·South Lapeer Road
4
Take the ramp onto I 75 BL
0.7 mi·1 min·I 75 BL
Toward I 75: Flint, DetroitUse the slight right lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 75 North: Flint
6
Merge onto I 75
29 mi·31 min·I 75
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475
6.5 mi·6 min·UAW Freeway
Exit 111Toward I 475: Downtown FlintUse the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Toward M 21: Downtown
9
Continue on M 21
386 ft·17 sec·Chavez Drive
10
Turn left onto M 21
0.3 mi·39 sec·East Court Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left
68 ft·6 sec
12
Turn right
93 ft·6 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.99 one way
$11.98 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg13 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$6.57
$13.15
premium
$4.89
$7.37
$14.74
diesel
$5.61
$8.46
$16.91
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 69% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
11.5
0
$4.02
$1.84
Efficient EV
9.6
0
$3.35
$1.53
EV Truck/SUV
15.3
0
$5.36
$2.45
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Auburn Hills, MI
Afternoon
in Auburn Hills on Friday
Local time
1:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy
SE 3 to 9 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:53AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:46AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Destination
Flint, MI
Afternoon
in Flint on Friday
Local time
1:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
44m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Auburn Hills, MI to Flint, MI covers 38.3 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, UAW Freeway, I 75 BL. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.1 miles from Auburn Hills, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.99 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 38.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.4 miles (I 75 BL / South Lapeer Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (I 75 BL): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Auburn Hills, MI to Flint, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
