If you are planning a quick excursion from Flint to Oxford, you are looking at a straightforward 33.7-mile journey that typically takes about 42 minutes to complete. This trip is perfect for a one-day outing, as it covers a relatively short distance entirely within the Midwest region of Michigan. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $5, it is an economical choice for commuters or weekend travelers alike. You will navigate a mix of roads, primarily utilizing the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, South Lapeer Road, and Saginaw Street. Because of the manageable duration, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics, allowing you to focus on a simple, efficient transit between these two cities.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 33.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a balanced experience behind the wheel, as this route functions as a mixed drive that transitions between different road types. About 54% of your journey is spent on highways, providing a steady pace for the majority of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, covering 18.3 miles along the Chevrolet-Buick Freeway before you shift toward local roads. As you move away from the freeway, the driving rhythm changes, requiring you to adjust to the flow of South Lapeer Road and Saginaw Street. This contrast between high-speed highway travel and surface streets keeps the drive engaging without becoming overly strenuous.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 18.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,127 ft754 ft
Total Climb
412 ft
Total Descent
108 ft
Highest Point
1,127 ft
~28.9 mi in
Elevation Range
373 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near M 21 / East Court Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 42m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (M 21 / East Court Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (Saginaw Street): Navigation decision point; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip|~0m in|M 21 / East Court Street
Turn uturn onto M 21 / East Court Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Saginaw Street
Turn left onto Saginaw Street
Navigation decision point
7
19 mi into trip|~21m in
Take the exit toward M 24: Lapeer, Pontiac
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward M 24: Lapeer, Pontiac
5
19.4 mi into trip|~22m in|M 24 / South Lapeer Road
Turn right onto M 24 / South Lapeer Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
33.7 mi into trip|~42m in|East Burdick Street
Turn left onto East Burdick Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Flint, MI and Oxford, MI, road signs point toward M 24: Lapeer and Pontiac.
M 24: Lapeer
19 mi in|~21m
Pontiac
19 mi in|~21m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
18.3 mi
19m
South Lapeer Road
14 mi
19m
Saginaw Street
0.4 mi
1m
North Washington Street
0.3 mi
<1m
East Court Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
East Burdick Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
— 18.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Oxford, MI.
1
Start on this road
93 ft·11 sec·this road
2
Turn uturn onto M 21
253 ft·20 sec·East Court Street
3
Turn left onto Saginaw Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Saginaw Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·39 sec
5
Merge onto I 69
18 mi·19 min·Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·48 sec
Toward M 24: Lapeer, PontiacUse the right lane.
7
Turn right onto M 24
14 mi·19 min·South Lapeer Road
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on M 24
0.3 mi·55 sec·North Washington Street
9
Turn left onto East Burdick Street
92 ft·3 sec·East Burdick Street
Use the left lane.
10
Arrive at destination
East Burdick Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Flint, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oxford, MI
The final approach into Oxford, MI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Oxford, MI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.12 one way
$10.24 round trip
$3.86/gal25.4 MPG avg12 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.25
$5.64
$11.29
premium
$4.80
$6.36
$12.72
diesel
$5.64
$7.49
$14.97
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
10.1
0
$3.54
$1.62
Efficient EV
8.4
0
$2.95
$1.35
EV Truck/SUV
13.5
0
$4.72
$2.16
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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 12, 2026
Origin
Flint, MI
Late night
in Flint on Saturday
Local time
5:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Cloudy
SSW 14 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 3:02PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued April 12 at 3:59PM EDT until April 13 at 3:45AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Destination
Oxford, MI
Late night
in Oxford on Saturday
Local time
5:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Partly Sunny
SSW 14 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 3:02PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued April 12 at 3:59PM EDT until April 13 at 3:45AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2 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
42m 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 Flint, MI to Oxford, MI covers 33.7 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chevrolet-Buick Freeway, South Lapeer Road, Saginaw Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.9 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 $5.12 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 straightforward 42m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (M 21 / East Court Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (Saginaw Street): Navigation decision point; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Flint, MI and Oxford, MI, road signs point toward M 24: Lapeer and Pontiac.
