How far is Clarkston, MI from Flint, MI?
The driving distance from Clarkston, MI to Flint, MI is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Township in Gratiot County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarkston and Flint.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarkston and Flint.
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Start on East Washington Street
26 m · 7 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Flint
1436 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto I-75 North
19.7 mi · 21 min · I-75 North
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Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway
6.5 mi · 7 min · UAW Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 21: Downtown
2062 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Chavez Drive
118 m · 17 sec · Chavez Drive
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Turn left onto East Court Street
1648 ft · 40 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 Clarkston 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.
I-75 North
Merge slight left onto I-75 North
19.7 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Clear leaving Clarkston and Partly Sunny near Flint.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarkston to Flint?
The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Clarkston and 14 miles from Flint.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.23 one way or $8.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Clarkston and Partly Sunny near Flint.
Stop Ideas Near Newark
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 Newark.
Flint station
Durand Union Station
Lapeer station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarkston and Flint. Straight-line distance: 23.46 mi (37.76 km).
#1 Clarkston
Clarkston is a place in Michigan, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.7358600, -83.4188300 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.27 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $4.91 | $9.83 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $6.51 | $13.03 |
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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