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Trip from Flint, MI to Milford, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

51m

Distance

39.6 mi

64 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 47m ★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Milford, MI, MI

Milford, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Flint, MI to Milford, MI covers 39.6 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Court Street, South Grand Traverse Street, Chevrolet-Buick Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.19 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 39.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 51m drive with frequent turns across 39.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Court Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Flint, MI to Milford, MI is easy. At 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Flint, MI to Milford, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Court Street
South Grand Traverse Street
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
I 75
I 75 South
US 23
M 59
M 59 East

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East Court Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Milford, MI.

1

Start on the route

92 ft · 11 sec · the route
2

Turn uturn onto East Court Street

0.3 mi · 47 sec · East Court Street
3

Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · South Grand Traverse Street
4

Take the ramp right

0.2 mi · 27 sec
5

Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

2.1 mi · 2 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
6

Take the exit slight right toward I 75, US 23: Detroit, Saginaw

0.3 mi · 39 sec · I 75, US 23: Detroit, Saginaw
7

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
8

Merge slight left

2.1 mi · 2 min
9

Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor

23 mi · 24 min · US 23: Ann Arbor
10

Take the exit slight right toward M 59: Howell, Pontiac

0.3 mi · 39 sec · M 59: Howell, Pontiac
11

Keep slight left to continue on M 59 East: Pontiac

390 ft · 12 sec · M 59 East: Pontiac
12

Merge slight right onto Highland Road

4.5 mi · 6 min · Highland Road
13

Turn right onto South Hickory Ridge Road

2.0 mi · 3 min · South Hickory Ridge Road
14

Continue on North Hickory Ridge Trail

0.5 mi · 55 sec · North Hickory Ridge Trail
15

Turn left onto West Commerce Road

2.4 mi · 4 min · West Commerce Road
16

Continue on West Commerce Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Commerce Street
17

Turn left onto Union Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Union Street
18

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.8 mi from Flint, MI · 25m into the drive

Downtown Lake Fenton, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lake Fenton, MI

20 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Highland, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lake Fenton, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Flint, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Milford, MI

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Milford, MI if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.19 one way

$12.38 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $6.80 $13.59
premium $4.89 $7.62 $15.24
diesel $5.61 $8.74 $17.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.9 0 $4.16 $1.90
Efficient EV 9.9 0 $3.47 $1.58
EV Truck/SUV 15.8 0 $5.54 $2.53

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Flint, MI

Afternoon in Flint on Friday

Local time

3:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Milford, MI

Afternoon in Milford on Friday

Local time

3:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°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

20 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

51m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Flint, MI to Milford, MI covers 39.6 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Court Street, South Grand Traverse Street, Chevrolet-Buick Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19.8 miles from Flint, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.19 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.

The drive from Flint, MI to Milford, MI is easy. At 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Flint, MI to Milford, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Flint, MI to Milford, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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