How far is Canadian Lakes, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Canadian Lakes, MI to Flint, MI is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.1 miles (145 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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
118.72 mi
02h 08m
Flight
90.12 mi
145.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.12 mi
Kilometers
145.04 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.72 mi
Kilometers
191.06 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Sun, Apr 19, 2:43 AM EDT
Return by in Canadian Lakes
Sun, Apr 19, 4:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canadian Lakes
2026-04-19T00:35
Arrive Flint
Sun, Apr 19, 2:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canadian Lakes
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
Merrill
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From Canadian Lakes
59 mi
01h 04m
To Flint
59.7 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Sunday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 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 Canadian Lakes and Flint.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Canadian Lakes and Flint.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    66 m · 17 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Royal Road

    2500 ft · 2 min · West Royal Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pierce Road

    1 km · 54 sec · Pierce Road

  4. 4

    Continue on 100th Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · 100th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Buchanan Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Buchanan Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 90th Avenue

    2696 ft · 44 sec · 90th Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 9 Mile Road

    2 mi · 3 min · 9 Mile Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 9 Mile Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · 9 Mile Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Wheatland Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · West Wheatland Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on 9 Mile Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · 9 Mile Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Remus Road

    14 mi · 19 min · West Remus Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Lincoln Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Broomfield Road

    2670 ft · 41 sec · East Broomfield Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Broomfield Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Broomfield Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Mission Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Mission Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Business US-127

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Business US-127

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Business US-127

    12.7 mi · 13 min · Business US-127

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward BUS US 127, M 46 WEST: Alma, Edmore

    1827 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Monroe Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West Monroe Road

  20. 20

    Continue on West Washington Avenue

    3042 ft · 1 min · West Washington Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on East Washington Street

    3137 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East Monroe Road

    5.4 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road

  23. 23

    Continue on West Saginaw Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Saginaw Street

  24. 24

    Continue on East Monroe Road

    5 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Road

  26. 26

    Continue on West Saginaw Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Saginaw Street

  27. 27

    Continue on East Saginaw Street

    2327 ft · 49 sec · East Saginaw Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Gratiot Road

  29. 29

    Continue on North Saginaw Street

    903 ft · 12 sec · North Saginaw Street

  30. 30

    Continue on West Saginaw Street

    2970 ft · 38 sec · West Saginaw Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Gratiot Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Gratiot Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Gratiot Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Stephens Street

    2261 ft · 31 sec · Stephens Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Rust Street

    141 m · 6 sec · Rust Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Rust Avenue Bridge

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Rust Avenue Bridge

  36. 36

    Continue on South Warren Avenue

    1599 ft · 24 sec · South Warren Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn right onto East Holland Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Holland Avenue

  38. 38

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint

    72 m · 14 sec

  39. 39

    Exit the roundabout onto I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint

    1338 ft · 46 sec

  40. 40

    Merge slight left

    23.2 mi · 25 min

  41. 41

    Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

    10 mi · 11 min · UAW Freeway

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right toward M 21

    1294 ft · 32 sec

  43. 43

    Continue on Chavez Drive

    1218 ft · 35 sec · Chavez Drive

  44. 44

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · East Court Street

  45. 45

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  46. 46

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Canadian Lakes 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
47 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
23.5 mi · 20%
Gratiot Road
16.7 mi · 14%
Business US-127
14 mi · 12%
West Remus Road
14 mi · 12%
East Monroe Road
10.4 mi · 9%
UAW Freeway
9.98 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

23.2 mi · 00h 25m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
90.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merrill
01h 04m from Canadian Lakes
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Canadian Lakes 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 Canadian Lakes to Flint?

The road trip is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Merrill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Canadian Lakes and 59.7 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 90.1 miles (145 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.80 one way or $31.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Canadian Lakes and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Merrill

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

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

BUS

Saginaw, MI

32 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

42 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Owosso, MI

48 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

62 mi away
200 South Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canadian Lakes and Flint. Straight-line distance: 90.12 mi (145.04 km).

Canadian Lakes

#1 Canadian Lakes

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population2,756
Coordinates43.5791900, -85.3017000
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street (-85.301802, 43.578944)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.19 gal
15.86 L · about $15.80
Round trip
$31.60
8.38 gal · 31.72 L
Estimated CO2
37.2 kg one way
Round trip: 74.5 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.80 $31.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.82 $35.64
Premium $4.65 $19.50 $39.00
Diesel $5.30 $22.22 $44.45

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 Canadian Lakes and Flint. The current time is 00:35:13.

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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.