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Trip from Oxford, MI to Flint, MI

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

Excellent

13 DC fast

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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Downtown Oxford, MI, MI

Oxford, MI

Milan

Trip Overview

The drive from Oxford, MI to Flint, MI covers 34.2 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, North Lapeer Road, North Washington Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.6 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.19 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

17.1 miles from Oxford, MI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Oxford, MI to Flint, MI covers 34.2 miles and takes about 43m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

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.

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.

Route Complexity 5/10

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

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

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 17.1 miles from Oxford, MI, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.6 miles.

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 34.2 miles or 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 17.1 miles or 23m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 36m

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 Oxford, 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 Oxford, MI

This is one driving day of about 34.2 miles and 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oxford, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 18.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.1 mi from Oxford, MI · 23m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Roseville, MI

17 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

Canton, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Canton, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.1 miles from Oxford, 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

$5.19 one way

$10.39 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $5.73 $11.45
premium $4.80 $6.46 $12.91
diesel $5.64 $7.60 $15.20

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

13 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Randy Wise Hyundai

Flint, MI

Blink Network

4 DCFC

FasCharge 4649 Express Stop Flint MI

Flint, MI

RED_E

4 DCFC

Milnes Ford

Lapeer, MI

FORD_CHARGE

2 DCFC

317 Shoppers Aly Davison

Davison, MI

RED_E

2 DCFC

Graff Chevrolet Davison MI

Davison, MI

RED_E

2 DCFC

Graff Chevrolet Davison Used Cars

Davison, MI

RED_E

2 DCFC

Lafontaine Ford Grand Blanc

Flint, MI

FORD_CHARGE

2 DCFC

FasCharge 5085 1Stop Mobil Flint

Flint, MI

RED_E

2 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 5 RED_E: 5 FORD_CHARGE: 2 Blink Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

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 data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Oxford, MI

Evening in Oxford on Sunday

Local time

5:55 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

Evening in Flint on Sunday

Local time

5:55 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

Along the Route

48°F

Roseville, MI

17 mi in

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

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 $5.19 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.

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