How far is Flint, MI from Au Train, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Au Train, MI is about 358.9 miles (577.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 282.2 miles (454.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
358.93 mi
06h 34m
Flight
282.2 mi
454.15 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
282.2 mi
Kilometers
454.15 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
358.93 mi
Kilometers
577.64 km
Drive Time
06h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Au Train
Mon, Apr 13, 7:03 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Mon, Apr 13, 1:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-13T00:28
Arrive Au Train
Mon, Apr 13, 7:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:35 PM to 2:05 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flint
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Trowbridge
MI

Township in Allegan County, Michigan

From Flint
179.3 mi
03h 17m
To Au Train
179.6 mi
03h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Au Train.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Au Train.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto East Court Street

    77 m · 18 sec · East Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Saginaw Street

    650 ft · 28 sec · Saginaw Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Third Street

    1868 ft · 1 min · East Third Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Chavez Drive

    147 m · 14 sec · Chavez Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 475 North

    1175 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto UAW Freeway

    9.7 mi · 10 min · UAW Freeway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    38 mi · 41 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba

    1913 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto US-2 West

    1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West

  13. 13

    Continue on US 2

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2

  14. 14

    Continue on US-2 West

    61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · US-2 West

  15. 15

    Turn right

    17.3 mi · 21 min

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto M-28

    35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28

  17. 17

    Continue on Cedar Street

    836 ft · 29 sec · Cedar Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Munising

    59 m · 11 sec · East Munising

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto East Munising

    2.2 mi · 5 min · East Munising

  20. 20

    Continue on M-28

    9.2 mi · 11 min · M-28

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Arbutus Street

    917 ft · 24 sec · Arbutus Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Woodland Avenue

    65 m · 9 sec · Woodland Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodland Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Au Train.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
UAW Freeway
228 mi · 64%
US-2 West
62.1 mi · 17%
M-28
44.3 mi · 12%
US 2
3.55 mi · 1%
East Munising
2.21 mi · 1%
East Third Street
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

UAW Freeway

Keep slight left

118 mi · 02h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 34m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.7 mi
282.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trowbridge
03h 17m from Flint
Leave By
10:50 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Flint and Chance Rain Showers near Au Train.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flint to Au Train?

The road trip is about 358.9 miles (577.6 km) and usually takes 06h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Trowbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.3 miles from Flint and 179.6 miles from Au Train.

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

The direct path is about 282.2 miles (454.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.7 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.74 one way or $95.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Flint and Chance Rain Showers near Au Train.

Stop Ideas Near Trowbridge

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

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

BUS

Walloon Lake, Michigan

27 mi away
Hwy 131 & Hwy 75
BUS

Alanson, MI

28 mi away
7640 Burr Avenue
BUS

Petoskey, Michigan

34 mi away
301 West Mitchell St.
BUS

Boyne City, Michigan

35 mi away
1000 East Division St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Au Train. Straight-line distance: 282.2 mi (454.15 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Au Train

#2 Au Train

Township in Alger County, Michigan

Population1,063
Coordinates46.4302200, -86.8368200
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Au Train (-86.83682, 46.43022)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 578 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.66 gal
47.94 L · about $47.74
Round trip
$95.48
25.32 gal · 95.88 L
Estimated CO2
112.5 kg one way
Round trip: 225 kg / 496 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $47.74 $95.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.84 $107.69
Premium $4.65 $58.92 $117.84
Diesel $5.30 $67.15 $134.30

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Au Train. The current time is 00:28:37.

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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.