Trip from Grosse Pointe Park, MI to Flint, MI

Drive Time

1h 14m

Distance

73.2 mi

118 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 8m ★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m

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

Downtown Grosse Pointe Park, MI, MI

Grosse Pointe Park, MI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Grosse Pointe Park, MI to Flint, MI covers 73.2 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Conner Street, I 94 West, Edsel Ford Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.12 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

36.6 miles from Grosse Pointe Park, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 14m drive with frequent turns across 73.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Conner 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Grosse Pointe Park, MI to Flint, MI is easy. At 1h 14m 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 Grosse Pointe Park, MI to Flint, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Conner Street Unavailable Refreshing
I 94 West Unavailable Refreshing
Edsel Ford Freeway Unavailable Refreshing
I 75 Unavailable Refreshing
I 75 North Unavailable Refreshing
North Walter P Unavailable Refreshing
UAW Freeway Unavailable Refreshing
M 21 Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Conner Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grosse Pointe Park, MI and Flint, MI.

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Start on East Jefferson Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Jefferson Avenue
2

Turn right onto Conner Street

2.4 mi · 5 min · Conner Street
3

Take the ramp slight left toward I 94 West

0.2 mi · 28 sec · I 94 West
4

Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

3.8 mi · 5 min · Edsel Ford Freeway
5

Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Toledo, Flint

0.1 mi · 18 sec · I 75: Toledo, Flint
6

Turn slight right onto I 75 North: Flint

0.3 mi · 1 min · I 75 North: Flint
7

Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

57 mi · 1 hr 1 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
8

Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

6.5 mi · 6 min · UAW Freeway
9

Take the exit slight right toward M 21: Downtown

0.4 mi · 52 sec · M 21: Downtown
10

Continue on Chavez Drive

387 ft · 17 sec · Chavez Drive
11

Turn left onto East Court Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · East Court Street
12

Turn left

69 ft · 7 sec
13

Turn right

92 ft · 7 sec
14

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.6 miles from Grosse Pointe Park, MI, or about 37m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 73.2 miles or 1h 14m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 36.6 miles or 37m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Flint, MI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Grosse Pointe Park, MI so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Grosse Pointe Park, MI

This is one driving day of about 73.2 miles and 1h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Grosse Pointe Park, MI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.6 mi from Grosse Pointe Park, MI · 37m into the drive

Downtown Ann Arbor, MI, MI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ann Arbor, MI

37 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.

Popular next leg

Ann Arbor, MI to Flint, MI

54.5 mi · 1h 4m

Pacing Suggestions

Canton, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 73.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ann Arbor, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.6 miles from Grosse Pointe Park, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Flint, MI

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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Flint, 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

$11.12 one way

$22.24 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $12.26 $24.51
premium $4.80 $13.82 $27.64
diesel $5.64 $16.26 $32.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22 0 $7.69 $3.51
Efficient EV 18.3 0 $6.41 $2.93
EV Truck/SUV 29.3 0 $10.25 $4.68

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Grosse Pointe Park, MI

Evening in Grosse Pointe Park on Sunday

Local time

6:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Flint, MI

Evening in Flint on Sunday

Local time

6:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

20 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

1h 14m 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 Grosse Pointe Park, MI to Flint, MI covers 73.2 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Conner Street, I 94 West, Edsel Ford Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.6 miles from Grosse Pointe Park, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.12 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.
The drive from Grosse Pointe Park, MI to Flint, MI is easy. At 1h 14m 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 Grosse Pointe Park, MI to Flint, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Grosse Pointe Park, MI to Flint, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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