How far is Algonac, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Algonac, MI to Flint, MI is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
87.53 mi
01h 30m
Flight
64.57 mi
103.91 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.57 mi
Kilometers
103.91 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.53 mi
Kilometers
140.86 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Mon, May 4, 6:22 PM EDT
Return by in Algonac
Mon, May 4, 7:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Algonac
2026-05-04T16:51
Arrive Flint
Mon, May 4, 6:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Algonac
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Capac
MI

City in St.

From Algonac
41.6 mi
00h 45m
To Flint
45.9 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Algonac and Flint.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Algonac and Flint.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    102 m · 26 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Saint Clair River Drive

    1958 ft · 33 sec · Saint Clair River Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Pointe Tremble Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Pointe Tremble Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Dyke Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Dyke Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Dixie Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    3183 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Green Street

    2463 ft · 56 sec · Green Street

  9. 9

    Turn sharp right onto County Line Road

    7.6 mi · 11 min · County Line Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Muttonville Lane

    48 m · 9 sec · Muttonville Lane

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue

    131 m · 13 sec · Gratiot Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Memphis Ridge Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Memphis Ridge Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Memphis Ridge Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Memphis Ridge Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Burnell Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Burnell Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Kinney Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Kinney Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left

    2683 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    47.4 mi · 48 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1792 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Saginaw Street

    1092 ft · 41 sec · Saginaw Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Fifth Street

    121 m · 16 sec · East Fifth Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Algonac and Flint.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kinney Road
51.9 mi · 59%
County Line Road
7.64 mi · 9%
Memphis Ridge Road
5.49 mi · 6%
Dixie Highway
4.7 mi · 5%
Pointe Tremble Road
4.33 mi · 5%
Dyke Road
2.81 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Kinney Road

Merge slight left

47.4 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
64.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Capac
00h 45m from Algonac
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Algonac and Mostly Sunny near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Algonac to Flint?

The road trip is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km) and usually takes 01h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Capac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Algonac and 45.9 miles from Flint.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Algonac and Mostly Sunny near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Capac

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Capac, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Capac.

RAIL

Lapeer station

31 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Port Huron

40 mi away
2223 16th Street
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

52 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

56 mi away
449 South Eton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Algonac and Flint. Straight-line distance: 64.57 mi (103.91 km).

Algonac

#1 Algonac

City in Michigan

Population4,034
Coordinates42.6185800, -82.5323000
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.532226, 42.618547)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.69 L · about $11.65
Round trip
$23.30
6.18 gal · 23.38 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.65 $23.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.14 $26.28
Premium $4.65 $14.38 $28.76
Diesel $5.30 $16.39 $32.78

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Algonac and Flint. The current time is 16:51:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.