How far is Clare County, MI from Flint, MI?
The driving distance from Clare County, MI to Flint, MI is about 111.2 miles (179 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89 miles (143.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Michigan, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clare County and Flint.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clare County and Flint.
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Start on the route
1638 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto West Larch Road
1003 ft · 50 sec · West Larch Road
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Turn left onto North Coolidge Avenue
2 mi · 8 min · North Coolidge Avenue
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Turn right onto State Highway 61
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 61
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
1963 ft · 33 sec · South 1st Street
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Continue on East Park Street
1951 ft · 42 sec · East Park Street
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Continue on North Clare Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Clare Avenue
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Take the ramp right
12 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City
46.1 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
2040 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
36.3 mi · 39 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 Clare County 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.
US 10 EAST
Take the exit slight left toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City
46.1 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Clare County and Showers And Thunderstorms near Flint.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clare County to Flint?
The road trip is about 111.2 miles (179 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from Clare County and 54.7 miles from Flint.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89 miles (143.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.82 one way or $29.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Clare County and Showers And Thunderstorms near Flint.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Bay City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn.
Bay City, MI
Saginaw, MI
Owosso, MI
Flint station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clare County and Flint. Straight-line distance: 89.01 mi (143.25 km).
#1 Clare County
County in Michigan, United States
| Population | 30,771 |
| Coordinates | 43.9878700, -84.8478400 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| 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: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $14.82 | $29.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.71 | $33.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.29 | $36.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.84 | $41.69 |
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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