Origin
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
Late night in Grosse Pointe Woods on Friday
Local time
4:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Grosse Pointe Woods, MI to Flint, MI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
71.2 mi
115 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
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Trip Overview
Grosse Pointe Woods to Flint is 71.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 20 minutes via the North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Michigan's Midwest region, offering a straightforward drive between two familiar Midwestern locales. Expect a largely highway-focused experience, making it a convenient option for a quick transition between these areas. Given its relatively short duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing you to focus on your destination rather than extensive travel time.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 71.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m 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 drive is characterized by its predominantly highway nature, with a 96% highway share. You'll spend most of your time on the North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, Walter P. Reuther Freeway, and UAW Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 48.7 miles on the North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, indicating a consistent, high-speed travel experience for a significant portion of the journey. The road profile is consistently highway-focused, meaning you can anticipate efficient travel with minimal interruptions from local traffic or slower speed limits.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 48.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway and Walter P Reuther Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 3.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.5 miles (I-696 West to I-75 North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
3.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 696 West: Lansing, 11 Mile Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 229
Toward I 696 West: Lansing, 11 Mile Road
8
14.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 75 South, I 75 North: Detroit, Flint
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 18
Toward I 75 South, I 75 North: Detroit, Flint
7
14.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I-696 West to I-75 North
Keep slight right at fork onto I-696 West to I-75 North toward I 75 North: Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 75 North: Flint
8
63.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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
70.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 48.7 mi | 52m |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | 9.9 mi | 10m |
| UAW Freeway | 6.5 mi | 6m |
| Edsel Ford Freeway | 3 mi | 3m |
| Vernier Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| I-696 West to I-75 North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Court Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Chavez Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
— 48.7 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grosse Pointe Woods, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on Vernier Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Vernier Road
2
Turn right onto Harper Avenue
82 ft
·
2 sec
·
Harper Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 94 East
4
Merge onto I 94
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 229
Toward I 696 West: Lansing, 11 Mile Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 696 West: Lansing
7
Continue on I 696
9.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 18
Toward I 75 South, I 75 North: Detroit, Flint
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I-696 West to I-75 North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I-696 West to I-75 North
Toward I 75 North: Flint
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 75 North: Flint
11
Merge onto I 75
49 mi
·
52 min
·
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 475
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
UAW Freeway
Exit 111
Toward I 475: Downtown Flint
Use the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward M 21: Downtown
14
Continue on M 21
386 ft
·
17 sec
·
Chavez Drive
15
Turn left onto M 21
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Court Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
17
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.6 mi from Grosse Pointe Woods, MI · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.6 miles from Grosse Pointe Woods, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.13 one way
$22.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.22 | $24.44 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.70 | $27.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.72 | $31.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.48 | $3.42 |
| Efficient EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.23 | $2.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.5 | 0 | $9.97 | $4.56 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Flint, MI
Late night in Flint on Friday
Local time
4:28 AM
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
19 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 20m 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 Woods, MI to Flint, MI covers 71.2 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, Walter P Reuther Freeway, UAW Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.6 miles from Grosse Pointe Woods, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.13 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.2 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.5 miles (I-696 West to I-75 North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Grosse Pointe Woods, MI to Flint, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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