How far is Capac, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Capac, MI to Flint, MI is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.72 mi
00h 39m
Flight
38.37 mi
61.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.37 mi
Kilometers
61.75 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.72 mi
Kilometers
67.14 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Sat, May 2, 2:53 PM EDT
Return by in Capac
Sat, May 2, 3:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Capac
2026-05-02T14:14
Arrive Flint
Sat, May 2, 2:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Capac
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Lapeer
MI

City in Lapeer County, Michigan

From Capac
20.8 mi
00h 19m
To Flint
20.9 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Mill Street

    36 m · 11 sec · East Mill Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2664 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Capac Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Capac Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    2239 ft · 54 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    38.9 mi · 40 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1792 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Saginaw Street

    1092 ft · 41 sec · Saginaw Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Fifth Street

    121 m · 16 sec · East Fifth Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Capac 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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capac Road
40.5 mi · 97%
South Main Street
0.5 mi · 1%
Downtown
0.34 mi · 1%
Saginaw Street
0.21 mi
East Fifth Street
0.08 mi
Harrison Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Capac Road

Merge slight left

38.9 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
38.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lapeer
00h 19m from Capac
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Capac 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 Capac to Flint?

The road trip is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lapeer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Capac and 20.9 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.54 one way or $11.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Capac and Mostly Sunny near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Lapeer

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

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

RAIL

Lapeer station

1 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Flint station

28 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

46 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Durand Union Station

56 mi away
200 South Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Capac and Flint. Straight-line distance: 38.37 mi (61.75 km).

Capac

#1 Capac

City in St.

Population1,846
Coordinates43.0125300, -82.9279900
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: East Mill Street (-82.927993, 43.012624)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.57 L · about $5.54
Round trip
$11.09
2.94 gal · 11.14 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.54 $11.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.25 $12.50
Premium $4.65 $6.84 $13.68
Diesel $5.30 $7.80 $15.59

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Capac and Flint. The current time is 14:14:24.

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.