Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
64.2 mi
103 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dearborn Heights, MI
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The drive from Dearborn Heights, MI to Flint, MI covers 64.2 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, Telegraph Road, UAW Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.6 miles on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 64.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 1h 21m highway drive covering 64.2 miles, with most of the trip on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway and Telegraph Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 34.6 miles on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway and Telegraph Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in near US 24 / Telegraph Road.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.2 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles (US 24 / Telegraph Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.7 miles (US 24 BUS / Franklin Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.7 miles (US 24 BUS / West Square Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight right at fork onto US 24 / Telegraph Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto US 24 BUS / Franklin Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto US 24 BUS / West Square Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto BL I 75 toward I 75 North: Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475 / UAW Freeway toward I 475: Downtown Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 34.6 mi | 37m |
| Telegraph Road | 15.4 mi | 25m |
| UAW Freeway | 6.5 mi | 6m |
| North Telegraph Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| East Square Lake Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Square Lake Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| BL I 75 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Court Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Dearborn Heights, MI and Flint, MI.
Start on this road
Turn left onto US 24
Keep slight left at fork onto US 24
Keep slight right at fork onto US 24
Keep slight right at fork onto US 24 BUS
Turn right onto US 24 BUS
Continue on I 75 BL; US 24 BUS
Keep slight left at fork onto BL I 75
Merge onto I 75
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475
Take the exit
Continue on M 21
Turn left onto M 21
Turn left
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.1 mi from Dearborn Heights, MI · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 32.1 miles from Dearborn Heights, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Flint, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Interesting stops within a short detour of your drive.
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
Dearborn, MI
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, short detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Cafe
Around the midpoint, short detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
Fast_food
Near the start, short detour
Dearborn Heights, MI
Cuisine: sandwich
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, short detour
Dearborn Heights, MI
Cuisine: sandwich;bakery
Hours: Mo-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su...
Visit websiteFast_food
Around the midpoint, short detour
Pontiac, MI
Cuisine: ice_cream
Visit websiteRestaurant
Early in the drive, short detour
Fast_food
Near the end, short detour
Grand Blanc, MI
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 05:00-23:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Around the midpoint, short detour
Cuisine: pizza
Visit websiteAttraction
Near the start, short detour
Attraction
Early in the drive, short detour
Museum
Near the start, short detour
Monument
Near the start, short detour
Motel
Near the end, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Regular Gas
$10.04 one way
$20.07 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.02 | $22.04 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.35 | $24.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.17 | $28.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.74 | $3.08 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.7 | 0 | $8.99 | $4.11 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Dearborn Heights on Friday
Local time
12:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Flint on Friday
Local time
12:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 10:04PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 13 at 9:52PM EDT until April 13 at 10:45PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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