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Trip from Auburn Hills, MI to Flint, MI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

44m

Distance

38.3 mi

62 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 41m ★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m

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

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Downtown Auburn Hills, MI, MI

Auburn Hills, MI

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Trip Overview

Auburn Hills to Flint is 38.3 miles and takes about 44 minutes via I 75, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, connecting two points in Michigan. It's a straightforward highway-focused drive, making it ideal for a quick commute or an easy leg of a longer journey. Expect minimal fuss and a predictable travel time, perfect for when you just need to get from point A to point B efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 29.4 mi 31m
UAW Freeway 6.5 mi 6m
I 75 BL 0.7 mi 1m
Shimmons Road 0.3 mi 1m
East Court Street 0.3 mi <1m
South Lapeer Road 0.3 mi <1m
Chavez Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 29.4 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Shimmons Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Shimmons Road
2

Continue

280 ft · 16 sec
3

Turn right onto I 75 BL

0.3 mi · 30 sec · South Lapeer Road
4

Take the ramp onto I 75 BL

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 75 BL
Toward I 75: Flint, Detroit Use the slight right lane.
5

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 75 North: Flint
6

Merge onto I 75

29 mi · 31 min · I 75
7

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.
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Toward M 21: Downtown
9

Continue on M 21

386 ft · 17 sec · Chavez Drive
10

Turn left onto M 21

0.3 mi · 39 sec · East Court Street
Use the left lane.
11

Turn left

68 ft · 6 sec
12

Turn right

93 ft · 6 sec
13

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 37.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in

Enter roundabout

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | I 75 BL / South Lapeer Road

Turn right onto I 75 BL / South Lapeer Road

Navigation decision point

6
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | I 75 BL

Take the ramp onto I 75 BL toward I 75: Flint, Detroit

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 75: Flint, Detroit
8
31 mi into trip | ~35m 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
37.9 mi into trip | ~43m in | M 21 / East Court Street

Turn left onto M 21 / East Court Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.99 one way

$11.98 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $6.57 $13.15
premium $4.89 $7.37 $14.74
diesel $5.61 $8.46 $16.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.5 0 $4.02 $1.84
Efficient EV 9.6 0 $3.35 $1.53
EV Truck/SUV 15.3 0 $5.36 $2.45

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Auburn Hills, MI

Late night in Auburn Hills on Tuesday

Local time

4:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy

SE 3 to 9 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:53AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:46AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Destination

Flint, MI

Late night in Flint on Tuesday

Local time

4:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°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

4 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

44m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 96% of the journey taking place on major roadways like I 75. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 29.4 miles on I 75, offering a consistent pace. The UAW Freeway and I 75 BL are also part of the main thoroughfares. The character remains largely consistent, emphasizing speed and directness rather than varied scenery or winding roads.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.4 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and UAW Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 38.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.4 miles (I 75 BL / South Lapeer Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (I 75 BL): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

About the Cities

Arriving in Flint, MI

Full guide →

Flint is an industrial city an hour northwest of Detroit in Michigan. It was the home of many General Motors factories, including the Buick World Headquarters, Flint has fallen on hard times over the past 30 years due to the decline of the American automotive industry. Despite these misfortunes, the city has an outsized history, including decisive roles in the growth of the American labor movement and community schooling and evident in a host of extensive and well-endowed cultural institutions. Flint has seen a dramatic reduction in crime while simultaneously enjoying a revitalizing Downtown and growing colleges and universities are found within the city's limits.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 38.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

44m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 29.4 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Flint, MI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.4 miles (I 75 BL / South Lapeer Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (I 75 BL): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Flint, MI before heading back.

How this page is built

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

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