How far is Center Line, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Center Line, MI to Flint, MI is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
62.1 mi
00h 56m
Flight
49.49 mi
79.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.49 mi
Kilometers
79.64 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.1 mi
Kilometers
99.94 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 AM EDT
Return by in Center Line
Thu, Apr 23, 3:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Center Line
2026-04-23T01:54
Arrive Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Center Line
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
Lake Angelus
MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan

From Center Line
31 mi
00h 28m
To Flint
31.1 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Center Line and Flint.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Van Dyke Avenue

    2239 ft · 1 min · Van Dyke Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 11 Mile Road

    93 m · 7 sec · East 11 Mile Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East 11 Mile Road

    1379 ft · 39 sec · East 11 Mile Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 696 West

    851 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, I 75 North: Detroit, Flint

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I-696 West to I-75 North

    2509 ft · 1 min · I-696 West to I-75 North

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Flint

    1489 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

    48.7 mi · 52 min · North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · UAW Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward M 21: Downtown

    2062 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Chavez Drive

    118 m · 17 sec · Chavez Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    1648 ft · 40 sec · East Court Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Center Line 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
48.7 mi · 78%
UAW Freeway
6.47 mi · 10%
Walter P Reuther Freeway
4.26 mi · 7%
I-696 West to I-75 North
0.48 mi · 1%
Van Dyke Avenue
0.42 mi · 1%
M 21
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

Merge slight left onto North Walter P. Chrysler Freeway

48.7 mi · 00h 52m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
49.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Angelus
00h 28m from Center Line
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Center Line 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 Center Line to Flint?

The road trip is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Lake Angelus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31 miles from Center Line and 31.1 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.26 one way or $16.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake Angelus

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lake Angelus and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.2 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
City of Pontiac
Meeting point 6.7 mi away

City of Pontiac

Pontiac , MI
47450 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342
Rating 3.3/5 32 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,Department of finance,Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Angelus.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

7 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

20 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

20 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

27 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Center Line and Flint. Straight-line distance: 49.49 mi (79.64 km).

Center Line

#1 Center Line

City in Michigan, United States

Population8,090
Coordinates42.4850400, -83.0277000
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.027702, 42.48515)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.3 L · about $8.26
Round trip
$16.52
4.38 gal · 16.6 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.26 $16.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.31 $18.63
Premium $4.65 $10.19 $20.38
Diesel $5.30 $11.62 $23.23

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Center Line and Flint. The current time is 01:54:51.

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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.