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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
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 Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America
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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.
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Start on Navarre Boulevard
35 m · 8 sec · Navarre Boulevard
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Turn left onto Bronson Street
26 m · 7 sec · Bronson Street
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Turn left onto 8th Street
1077 ft · 48 sec · 8th Street
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Turn right onto Grand Boulevard
1256 ft · 1 min · Grand Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Dixie Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Dixie Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Detroit
2277 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Flint
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
46.6 mi · 50 min
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Continue straight
6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23 South, US 23 North: Ann Arbor, Spencer Road, Flint
960 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Flint
1.1 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
31.8 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron
1372 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
1182 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint, Port Huron
3089 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown
1166 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street
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Turn right onto West Fifth Street
1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street
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Turn left onto Harrison Street
116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto East Court Street
72 m · 9 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 Detroit Beach 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.
I 275 North
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46.6 mi · 00h 50m
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.
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?
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Stop Ideas Near Wixom
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 Wixom.
Pontiac Transportation Center
Troy Transit Center
Birmingham, Michigan
Ann Arbor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Detroit Beach and Flint. Straight-line distance: 76.94 mi (123.83 km).
#1 Detroit Beach
Unincorporated community in Michigan
| Population | 2,087 |
| Coordinates | 41.9311600, -83.3268800 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| 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: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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