How far is Flint, MI from Akron, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to Akron, MI is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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 15m.
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 Saginaw County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Akron.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Akron.
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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
2.2 mi · 2 min · UAW Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 54
1689 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right
672 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto North Dort Highway
6.7 mi · 10 min · North Dort Highway
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Continue on North Saginaw Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · North Saginaw Road
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Turn slight right onto North Clio Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Clio Road
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Continue on Gera Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · Gera Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2.3 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Gera Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · South Gera Road
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Turn right onto Holland Avenue
2 mi · 2 min · Holland Avenue
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Continue on Sanilac Road
5.9 mi · 7 min · Sanilac Road
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Turn left onto South Vassar Road
7 mi · 10 min · South Vassar Road
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Turn right onto Deckerville Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Deckerville Road
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Turn left onto Merry Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Merry Road
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Continue on Main Street
2350 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Beach Street
21 m · 7 sec · Beach Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
625 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Akron.
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.
South Vassar Road
Turn left onto South Vassar Road
6.96 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Flint and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Akron.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flint to Akron?
The road trip is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Frankenmuth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Flint and 25.5 miles from Akron.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.79 one way or $13.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Flint and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Akron.
Stop Ideas Near Frankenmuth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Saginaw, MI
Bay City, MI
Flint station
Lapeer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Akron. Straight-line distance: 39.36 mi (63.35 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Akron
Village in Tuscola County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 373 |
| Coordinates | 43.5680800, -83.5141300 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Akron (-83.51413, 43.56808)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.66 | $15.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.38 | $16.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.55 | $19.09 |
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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