How far is Flint, MI from Acme, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to Acme, MI is about 184.1 miles (296.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.4 miles (243.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 03h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Ogemaw County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Acme.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Acme.
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Start on the route
28 m · 11 sec
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Turn uturn onto East Court Street
77 m · 18 sec · East Court Street
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Turn right onto Saginaw Street
650 ft · 28 sec · Saginaw Street
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Turn right onto East Third Street
1868 ft · 1 min · East Third Street
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Turn left onto Chavez Drive
147 m · 14 sec · Chavez Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 475 North
1175 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto UAW Freeway
9.7 mi · 10 min · UAW Freeway
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Merge slight left
38 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left
62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
27.2 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 75 Business Loop, M 72: Downtown Grayling, Traverse City
1.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
24.4 mi · 34 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Cedar Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Cedar Street
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Turn left onto West Mile Road Northwest
1.6 km · 2 min · West Mile Road Northwest
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Continue on M-72 West
7.7 mi · 11 min · M-72 West
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Continue on East M 72
7.2 mi · 10 min · East M 72
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East M 72
36 m · 2 sec · East M 72
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Exit the roundabout onto East M 72
2312 ft · 46 sec · East M 72
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East M 72
27 m · 4 sec · East M 72
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Exit the roundabout onto East M 72
1.2 km · 1 min · East M 72
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Turn left onto US 31 North
569 ft · 16 sec · US 31 North
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Turn left
27 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
10 m · 2 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 Flint and Acme.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
UAW Freeway
Keep slight left
62.9 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Flint and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Acme.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flint to Acme?
The road trip is about 184.1 miles (296.2 km) and usually takes 03h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Edwards is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92 miles from Flint and 92.1 miles from Acme.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.4 miles (243.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.47 one way or $48.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Flint and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Acme.
Stop Ideas Near Edwards
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 Edwards.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Acme. Straight-line distance: 151.43 mi (243.71 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Acme
Township in Grand Traverse County, Michigan
| Population | 4,722 |
| Coordinates | 44.7719500, -85.5014600 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Acme (-85.50146, 44.77195)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 296 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $24.47 | $48.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.60 | $55.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.20 | $60.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.42 | $68.85 |
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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