How far is Chapin, MI from Flint, MI?
The driving distance from Chapin, MI to Flint, MI is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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 00h 53m.
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.
Human settlement in Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chapin and Flint.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chapin and Flint.
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Start on West Ridge Road
40 m · 9 sec · West Ridge Road
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Turn right onto South Chapin Road
3.8 mi · 9 min · South Chapin Road
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Turn right onto West Brady Road
8.5 mi · 12 min · West Brady Road
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Continue on Brady Street
2168 ft · 41 sec · Brady Street
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Turn straight onto West Broad Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Broad Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn straight onto Peet Road
9.1 mi · 12 min · Peet Road
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Continue on Vienna Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Vienna Road
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Continue on West State Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West State Street
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Continue on West Vienna Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · West Vienna Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
2580 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway
10 mi · 11 min · UAW Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 21
1294 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on Chavez Drive
1218 ft · 35 sec · Chavez Drive
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Turn right onto East Court Street
1317 ft · 32 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 Chapin and Flint.
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.
UAW Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway
9.98 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Chapin and Sunny near Flint.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chapin to Flint?
The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Montrose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from Chapin and 17.6 miles from Flint.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.51 one way or $11.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chapin and Sunny near Flint.
Stop Ideas Near Montrose
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 Montrose.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chapin and Flint. Straight-line distance: 32.23 mi (51.87 km).
#1 Chapin
Township in Saginaw County, Michigan
| Population | 1,004 |
| Coordinates | 43.1322500, -84.3047000 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.51 | $11.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.21 | $12.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.79 | $13.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.74 | $15.49 |
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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