How far is Carlton, MI from Flint, MI?
The driving distance from Carlton, MI to Flint, MI is about 91.3 miles (147 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carlton and Flint.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carlton and Flint.
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Start on Usborne Road
21 m · 6 sec · Usborne Road
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Turn left onto East M-43 Highway
3 mi · 4 min · East M-43 Highway
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Continue on East Carlton Center Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · East Carlton Center Road
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Continue on West Broadway Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Broadway Street
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Continue on East Carlton Center Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Carlton Center Road
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Turn left onto North M-66 Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · North M-66 Highway
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Continue on Saddlebag Lake Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Saddlebag Lake Road
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Turn right onto Grand Ledge Highway
13 mi · 18 min · Grand Ledge Highway
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Turn left onto Benton Road
1 mi · 1 min · Benton Road
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Continue on Jones Road
1 mi · 1 min · Jones Road
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Turn right onto West State Road
4 mi · 6 min · West State Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wright Road
1 mi · 1 min · Wright Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 96 East: Lansing
1498 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Flint
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
54.8 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown
1166 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street
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Turn right onto West Fifth Street
1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street
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Turn left onto Harrison Street
116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto East Court Street
72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street
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Turn left
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
28 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carlton and Flint.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 69 East
Merge slight left
54.8 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Carlton 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 Carlton to Flint?
The road trip is about 91.3 miles (147 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Clinton Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Carlton and 45.9 miles from Flint.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.14 one way or $24.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carlton and Mostly Sunny near Flint.
Stop Ideas Near Clinton Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clinton Village.
East Lansing station
Owosso, MI
Durand Union Station
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carlton and Flint. Straight-line distance: 81.62 mi (131.35 km).
#1 Carlton
Township in Barry County, Michigan
| Population | 2,459 |
| Coordinates | 42.7267000, -85.2514000 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $12.14 | $24.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.69 | $27.39 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.99 | $29.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.08 | $34.16 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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