Origin
Oak Park, MI
Evening in Oak Park on Thursday
Local time
7:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Park, MI to Flint, MI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
55.9 mi
90 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Park, MI
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
The drive from Oak Park, MI to Flint, MI covers 55.9 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, Woodward Avenue, UAW Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.6 miles on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 55.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 11m highway drive covering 55.9 miles, with most of the trip on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway and Woodward Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 34.6 miles on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 34.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Walter P. Chrysler Freeway and Woodward Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Coolidge Highway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.9 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 0.1 miles (Coolidge Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (West 13 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles (I 75 BL; US 24 BUS / East Square Lake Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. 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.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Coolidge Highway
Turn left onto Coolidge Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
4.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
West 13 Mile Road
Turn left onto West 13 Mile Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
11.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 75 BL; US 24 BUS / East Square Lake Road
Turn sharp right onto I 75 BL; US 24 BUS / East Square Lake Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
13.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
BL I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto BL I 75 toward I 75 North: Flint
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 75 North: Flint
8
48.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Walter P. Chrysler Freeway | 34.6 mi | 37m |
| Woodward Avenue | 7.2 mi | 11m |
| UAW Freeway | 6.5 mi | 6m |
| Coolidge Highway | 4.2 mi | 9m |
| East Square Lake Road | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| BL I 75 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Court Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West 13 Mile Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
— 34.6 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Park, MI and Flint, MI.
1
Start on this road
67 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
174 ft
·
14 sec
3
Turn right onto Ridgedale Street
174 ft
·
9 sec
·
Ridgedale Street
4
Turn right onto West 9 Mile Road
350 ft
·
15 sec
·
West 9 Mile Road
5
Turn left onto Coolidge Highway
4.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Coolidge Highway
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto West 13 Mile Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
West 13 Mile Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto M 1
7.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Woodward Avenue
Use the right lane.
8
Turn sharp right onto I 75 BL; US 24 BUS
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Square Lake Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto BL I 75
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
BL I 75
Toward I 75 North: Flint
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 75
35 mi
·
37 min
·
Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
11
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.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward M 21: Downtown
13
Continue on M 21
386 ft
·
17 sec
·
Chavez Drive
14
Turn left onto M 21
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Court Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
16
Turn right
93 ft
·
6 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.9 mi from Oak Park, MI · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.9 miles from Oak 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.74 one way
$17.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.60 | $19.19 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.76 | $21.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.34 | $24.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.87 | $2.68 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.83 | $3.58 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Flint, MI
Evening in Flint on Thursday
Local time
7:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 10 mph
49% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 4:30AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 4:07AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
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
13 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
1h 11m 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 Oak Park, MI to Flint, MI covers 55.9 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Walter P. Chrysler Freeway, Woodward Avenue, 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 27.9 miles from Oak Park, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.74 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 55.9 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 0.1 miles (Coolidge Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (West 13 Mile Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles (I 75 BL; US 24 BUS / East Square Lake Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Oak Park, MI to Flint, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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