How far is Boyne City, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Boyne City, MI to Flint, MI is about 193.1 miles (310.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.9 miles (267 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
193.15 mi
02h 55m
Flight
165.89 mi
266.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.89 mi
Kilometers
266.98 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.15 mi
Kilometers
310.84 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Sun, Apr 19, 7:18 AM EDT
Return by in Boyne City
Sun, Apr 19, 10:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boyne City
2026-04-19T04:23
Arrive Flint
Sun, Apr 19, 7:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boyne City
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
West Branch
MI

City Michigan

From Boyne City
96.5 mi
01h 27m
To Flint
96.7 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
36°F
Sunday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
45°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boyne City and Flint.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    63 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Street

    668 ft · 15 sec · State Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North East Street

    896 ft · 21 sec · North East Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Boyne Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Boyne Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on East Division Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · East Division Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto US 131 South

    4.2 mi · 6 min · US 131 South

  7. 7

    Continue on North US 131 Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North US 131 Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto M-32 Highway

    12.4 mi · 17 min · M-32 Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward I 75 South

    2170 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    31.5 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit

    124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

    10 mi · 11 min · UAW Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward M 21

    1294 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Chavez Drive

    1218 ft · 35 sec · Chavez Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · East Court Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
124 mi · 64%
I 75 South
31.9 mi · 16%
M-32 Highway
12.4 mi · 6%
UAW Freeway
9.98 mi · 5%
East Division Street
4.31 mi · 2%
US 131 South
4.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75

Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit

124 mi · 02h 07m

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
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
165.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Branch
01h 27m from Boyne City
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Boyne City and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boyne City to Flint?

The road trip is about 193.1 miles (310.8 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

West Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.5 miles from Boyne City and 96.7 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 165.9 miles (267 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.72 one way or $51.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Boyne City and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near West Branch

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Branch, 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 West Branch.

BUS

Tawas City, MI

56 mi away
1020 West Lake Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

80 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Manton, Michigan

92 mi away
Junction U.S. 131 & M-42
BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

93 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boyne City and Flint. Straight-line distance: 165.89 mi (266.98 km).

Boyne City

#1 Boyne City

City in Charlevoix County, Michigan, United States of America

Population3,729
Coordinates45.2166800, -85.0139400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.014002, 45.216682)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 311 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.82 gal
25.8 L · about $25.72
Round trip
$51.44
13.64 gal · 51.6 L
Estimated CO2
60.6 kg one way
Round trip: 121.2 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.72 $51.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.01 $58.01
Premium $4.65 $31.74 $63.48
Diesel $5.30 $36.17 $72.35

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Boyne City and Flint. The current time is 04:23:43.

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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.