Origin
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
Late night in Grosse Pointe Woods on Friday
Local time
3:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Grosse Pointe Woods, MI to Flint, MI
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 6m
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 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
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
The drive from Grosse Pointe Woods, MI to Flint, MI covers 71.2 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Harper Avenue, I 94 East, Edsel Ford Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 71.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m 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 1h 6m drive with frequent turns across 71.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Harper Avenue 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 Grosse Pointe Woods, MI to Flint, MI is easy. At 1h 6m 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 Woods, MI to Flint, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harper Avenue | — | — |
| I 94 East | — | — |
| Edsel Ford Freeway | — | — |
| I 696 West | — | — |
| Walter P Reuther Freeway | — | — |
| I 75 South | — | — |
| I-696 West | — | — |
| I 75 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Harper Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
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
3
Take the ramp straight toward I 94 East
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 94 East
4
Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Edsel Ford Freeway
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 696 West: Lansing, 11 Mile Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 696 West: Lansing, 11 Mile Road
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 696 West: Lansing
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 696 West: Lansing
7
Continue on Walter P Reuther Freeway
9.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Walter P Reuther Freeway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, I 75 North: Detroit, Flint
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 75 South, I 75 North: Detroit, Flint
9
Keep slight right to continue on I-696 West to I-75 North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I-696 West to I-75 North
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 75 North: Flint
11
Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
49 mi
·
52 min
·
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
12
Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
UAW Freeway
13
Take the exit slight right toward M 21: Downtown
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
M 21: Downtown
14
Continue on Chavez Drive
387 ft
·
17 sec
·
Chavez Drive
15
Turn left onto East Court Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Court Street
16
Turn left
69 ft
·
7 sec
17
Turn right
92 ft
·
7 sec
18
Arrive at your 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 · 33m 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
3:01 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 6m 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 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Harper Avenue, I 94 East, Edsel Ford Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
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.
The drive from Grosse Pointe Woods, MI to Flint, MI is easy. At 1h 6m 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 Woods, MI to Flint, MI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Grosse Pointe Woods, MI to Flint, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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