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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 34m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Township in Allegan County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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.
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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
117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
1913 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto US-2 West
1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · US-2 West
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Turn right
17.3 mi · 21 min
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Turn sharp left onto M-28
35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Continue on Cedar Street
836 ft · 29 sec · Cedar Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Munising
59 m · 11 sec · East Munising
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Exit the roundabout onto East Munising
2.2 mi · 5 min · East Munising
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Continue on M-28
9.2 mi · 11 min · M-28
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Turn left onto Arbutus Street
917 ft · 24 sec · Arbutus Street
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Turn left onto Woodland Avenue
65 m · 9 sec · Woodland Avenue
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Trowbridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Au Train. Straight-line distance: 282.2 mi (454.15 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Au Train
Township in Alger County, Michigan
| Population | 1,063 |
| Coordinates | 46.4302200, -86.8368200 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Au Train (-86.83682, 46.43022)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 578 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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