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Trip from Oxford, MI to Flint, MI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

43m

Distance

34.2 mi

55 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 39m ★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m

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

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Oxford, MI

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Trip Overview

Traveling between Oxford and Flint, Michigan, is a straightforward 34.2-mile journey that typically takes about 43 minutes. Because of the quick duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You can expect to spend roughly $5 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly commute or day excursion within the Midwest. Navigating through a mix of local roads like North Lapeer Road and North Washington Street before connecting to I-69 keeps the drive engaging. Whether you are heading north for business or leisure, the simplicity of the trip allows for a stress-free travel experience.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 34.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This drive offers a mixed profile, transitioning from local surface streets to a more consistent highway pace. About 55% of your travel time will be spent on highways, providing a balanced mix of slower-paced local driving and higher-speed segments. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 18.6 miles on I-69, which serves as the primary artery for the journey. As you move away from the local streets of Oxford and merge onto the interstate, the character of the road shifts from neighborhood-adjacent driving to a standard highway flow. Expect a functional, efficient drive that prioritizes directness over complex navigation.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.6 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,124 ft 754 ft

Total Climb

103 ft

Total Descent

406 ft

Highest Point

1,124 ft

~4.9 mi in

Elevation Range

371 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 14.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 34.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 14.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 33.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 34 miles (M 21 / East Fifth Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
14.5 mi into trip | ~20m in

Take the ramp toward I 69 West: Flint

Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 69 West: Flint
7
33.4 mi into trip | ~40m in

Take the exit toward Downtown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 136 Toward Downtown
5
34 mi into trip | ~42m in | M 21 / East Fifth Street

Turn right onto M 21 / East Fifth Street

Navigation decision point

5
34.1 mi into trip | ~42m in | M 21 / East Court Street

Turn left onto M 21 / East Court Street

Navigation decision point

5
34.1 mi into trip | ~42m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 18.6 mi 19m
North Lapeer Road 14.2 mi 19m
North Washington Street 0.3 mi <1m
Saginaw Street 0.2 mi <1m
East Fifth Street <0.1 mi <1m
Harrison Street <0.1 mi <1m
East Court Street <0.1 mi <1m
East Burdick Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 18.6 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oxford, MI and Flint, MI.

1

Start on East Burdick Street

92 ft · 5 sec · East Burdick Street
2

Turn right onto M 24

0.3 mi · 51 sec · North Washington Street
3

Continue on M 24

14 mi · 19 min · North Lapeer Road
Use the right lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 69 West: Flint Use the slight right lane.
5

Merge onto I 69

19 mi · 19 min · I 69
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Exit 136 Toward Downtown Use the slight right lane.
7

Turn right onto Saginaw Street

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Saginaw Street
8

Turn right onto M 21

398 ft · 16 sec · East Fifth Street
9

Turn left onto Harrison Street

382 ft · 20 sec · Harrison Street
10

Turn left onto M 21

235 ft · 9 sec · East Court Street
11

Turn left

68 ft · 6 sec
12

Turn right

93 ft · 6 sec
13

Arrive at destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.35 one way

$10.69 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $5.87 $11.74
premium $4.89 $6.58 $13.16
diesel $5.61 $7.55 $15.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.3 0 $3.59 $1.64
Efficient EV 8.6 0 $2.99 $1.37
EV Truck/SUV 13.7 0 $4.79 $2.19

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

Oxford, MI

Night in Oxford on Friday

Local time

10:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Partly Sunny

SSW 14 mph 8% chance Live 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

Flint, MI

Night in Flint on Friday

Local time

10:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Mostly Cloudy

SSW 14 mph 8% chance Live 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

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

43m 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 Oxford, MI to Flint, MI covers 34.2 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 69, North Lapeer Road, North Washington Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 17.1 miles from Oxford, MI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.35 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 34.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 14.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 33.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 34 miles (M 21 / East Fifth Street): Navigation decision point.

The route from Oxford, MI to Flint, MI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 754 ft to 1,124 ft elevation with about 103 ft of total climbing.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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