How far is Charlotte, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Charlotte, MI to Flint, MI is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66 miles (106.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.53 mi
01h 08m
Flight
65.97 mi
106.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.97 mi
Kilometers
106.17 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.53 mi
Kilometers
123.16 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Wed, Apr 15, 2:13 AM EDT
Return by in Charlotte
Wed, Apr 15, 3:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlotte
2026-04-15T01:05
Arrive Flint
Wed, Apr 15, 2:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charlotte
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
Haslett
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Charlotte
38.2 mi
00h 34m
To Flint
38.3 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Cochran Avenue

    38 m · 6 sec · South Cochran Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Lawrence Avenue

    1172 ft · 20 sec · East Lawrence Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Lansing Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lansing Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lansing Road

    147 m · 8 sec · Lansing Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 North: Lansing

    17.8 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint

    56.6 mi · 58 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlotte 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 East
56.6 mi · 74%
I 69 North
17.8 mi · 23%
Lansing Street
0.91 mi · 1%
West Fifth Street
0.31 mi
South Grand Traverse Street
0.29 mi
East Lawrence Avenue
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint

56.6 mi · 00h 58m

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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
66 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haslett
00h 34m from Charlotte
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Charlotte and Light Rain Likely near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Flint?

The road trip is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Haslett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Charlotte and 38.3 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 66 miles (106.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Charlotte and Light Rain Likely near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Haslett

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

8 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

34 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

39 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Jackson station

55 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Flint. Straight-line distance: 65.97 mi (106.17 km).

Charlotte

#1 Charlotte

County seat of Eaton County, Michigan

Population9,052
Coordinates42.5636500, -84.8358200
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: South Cochran Avenue (-84.835882, 42.56365)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.7 gal
10.22 L · about $10.18
Round trip
$20.36
5.4 gal · 20.44 L
Estimated CO2
24 kg one way
Round trip: 48 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.18 $20.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.48 $22.97
Premium $4.65 $12.57 $25.13
Diesel $5.30 $14.32 $28.64

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Charlotte and Flint. The current time is 01:05:26.

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.