How far is Detroit Beach, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Detroit Beach, MI to Flint, MI is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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
95.77 mi
01h 33m
Flight
76.94 mi
123.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.94 mi
Kilometers
123.83 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.77 mi
Kilometers
154.13 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Sun, Apr 19, 12:31 AM EDT
Return by in Detroit Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 2:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Detroit Beach
2026-04-18T22:58
Arrive Flint
Sun, Apr 19, 12:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Detroit Beach
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
Wixom
MI

City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America

From Detroit Beach
48.5 mi
00h 46m
To Flint
47.3 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Detroit Beach and Flint.

  1. 1

    Start on Navarre Boulevard

    35 m · 8 sec · Navarre Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bronson Street

    26 m · 7 sec · Bronson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    1077 ft · 48 sec · 8th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Grand Boulevard

    1256 ft · 1 min · Grand Boulevard

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Dixie Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Dixie Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Detroit

    2277 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Flint

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    46.6 mi · 50 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint

    960 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Flint

    1.1 km · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    31.8 mi · 34 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron

    1372 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron

    1182 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint, Port Huron

    3089 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Detroit Beach 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 North
53.9 mi · 56%
US 23 North
32.5 mi · 34%
I 75 North
4.16 mi · 4%
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
2.06 mi · 2%
North Dixie Highway
1.64 mi · 2%
I 69 East
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 275 North

Continue straight

46.6 mi · 00h 50m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
76.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wixom
00h 46m from Detroit Beach
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Detroit Beach 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 Detroit Beach to Flint?

The road trip is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Wixom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Detroit Beach and 47.3 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.75 one way or $25.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Detroit Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Wixom

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

23 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

28 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

28 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Ann Arbor station

31 mi away
325 Depot Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Detroit Beach and Flint. Straight-line distance: 76.94 mi (123.83 km).

Detroit Beach

#1 Detroit Beach

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population2,087
Coordinates41.9311600, -83.3268800
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Navarre Boulevard (-83.326892, 41.931136)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.79 L · about $12.75
Round trip
$25.49
6.76 gal · 25.58 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.75 $25.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.38 $28.75
Premium $4.65 $15.73 $31.46
Diesel $5.30 $17.93 $35.86

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Detroit Beach and Flint. The current time is 22:58:55.

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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.