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Trip from Flint, MI to Grosse Pointe Park, 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

1h 25m

Distance

72.7 mi

117 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 19m ★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m

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

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city in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America

Grosse Pointe Park, MI

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Trip Overview

Driving from Flint to Grosse Pointe Park covers 72.7 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 25 minutes. This Midwest route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You can expect to spend roughly $11 on fuel for the journey, making it a very budget-friendly excursion. By utilizing East Fifth Street, the UAW Freeway, and I-94, you transition efficiently between these two Michigan locales. Whether you are heading out for business or a visit, the trip is straightforward enough to complete without added stress.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 57.2 mi 1h 1m
UAW Freeway 6.7 mi 7m
East Edsel Ford Freeway 3.8 mi 5m
Conner Street 2.2 mi 5m
East Jefferson Avenue 1.2 mi 2m
East Fifth Street 0.2 mi <1m
Conner Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Pemberton Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 57.2 mi, about 1h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flint, MI and Grosse Pointe Park, MI.

1

Start on this road

93 ft · 9 sec · this road
2

Turn right

335 ft · 29 sec
3

At end of road, turn left onto M 21

0.2 mi · 29 sec · East Fifth Street
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec
5

Merge onto I 475

6.7 mi · 7 min · UAW Freeway
6

Merge onto I 75

57 mi · 1 hr 1 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 53B Toward I 94: Port Huron, Chicago Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 46 sec
Toward I 94 East: Port Huron Use the slight left lane.
9

Merge onto I 94

3.8 mi · 5 min · East Edsel Ford Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 220B Toward Conner Avenue, City Airport Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn straight onto Conner Avenue

233 ft · 5 sec · Conner Avenue
12

Turn straight onto Conner Street

2.2 mi · 5 min · Conner Street
13

Turn left onto East Jefferson Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Jefferson Avenue
Use the left lane.
14

Turn left onto Pemberton Road

62 ft · 2 sec · Pemberton Road
15

Arrive at destination

Pemberton Road

Where to Stop

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

city and county seat of Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pontiac, MI

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

Springfield, MI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pontiac, MI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.3 miles from Flint, MI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 69 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | M 21 / East Fifth Street

At end of road, turn left onto M 21 / East Fifth Street

Navigation decision point

8
64.6 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in

Take the exit toward I 94: Port Huron, Chicago

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 53B Toward I 94: Port Huron, Chicago
7
64.8 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 94 East: Port Huron

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 94 East: Port Huron
8
69 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in

Take the exit toward Conner Avenue, City Airport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 220B Toward Conner Avenue, City Airport

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.37 one way

$22.73 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.48 $24.96
premium $4.89 $13.99 $27.98
diesel $5.61 $16.05 $32.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.8 0 $7.63 $3.49
Efficient EV 18.2 0 $6.36 $2.91
EV Truck/SUV 29.1 0 $10.18 $4.65

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (64% 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 14, 2026

Origin

Flint, MI

Late night in Flint on Tuesday

Local time

4:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

WSW 10 to 14 mph 31% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 14 at 9:41AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 8:56AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

Destination

Grosse Pointe Park, MI

Late night in Grosse Pointe Park on Tuesday

Local time

4:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

WSW 15 mph 27% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 14 at 9:41AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 8:56AM EDT by NWS Marquette 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

1h 25m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike long, monotonous interstate grinds, this route keeps you engaged as you navigate through different local segments. With 0% of the drive classified as traditional highway, you will spend your time navigating surface roads rather than cruising at high speeds. The road personality shifts as you move from the Flint area toward your destination, requiring frequent adjustments to your speed and steering. It is a practical, functional drive that prioritizes direct navigation over expansive, long-distance stretches.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.2 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 early in the drive.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.7 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (M 21 / East Fifth Street): Navigation decision point; at 64.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Flint, MI and Grosse Pointe Park, MI, road signs point toward Chicago and City Airport.

Chicago

64.6 mi in | ~1h 10m

City Airport

69 mi in | ~1h 17m

About the Cities

Starting 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 1h 25m. Total distance: 72.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 57.2 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 Grosse Pointe Park, 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (M 21 / East Fifth Street): Navigation decision point; at 64.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Grosse Pointe Park, 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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