How far is Flint, MI from Baldwin, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Baldwin, MI is about 153.9 miles (247.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
153.91 mi
02h 58m
Flight
124.7 mi
200.69 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.7 mi
Kilometers
200.69 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.91 mi
Kilometers
247.7 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baldwin
Thu, Apr 23, 2:10 PM EDT
Return by in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 5:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-23T11:12
Arrive Baldwin
Thu, Apr 23, 2:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flint
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Sanford
MI

Human settlement in Midland County, Michigan, United States of America

From Flint
76.9 mi
01h 29m
To Baldwin
77.1 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Baldwin.

  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

    36.9 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West: Midland

    1046 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10: Clare

    38 mi · 38 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 WEST, TO M 115: Ludington, Cadillac

    56.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on East Washington

    901 ft · 24 sec · East Washington

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Courthouse Road

    24 m · 4 sec · Courthouse Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 West
68.3 mi · 44%
UAW Freeway
46.5 mi · 30%
US 10
38 mi · 25%
East Third Street
0.35 mi
I 475 North
0.22 mi
East Washington
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

US 10 WEST

Take the exit slight right toward US 10 WEST, TO M 115: Ludington, Cadillac

56.8 mi · 01h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
124.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanford
01h 29m from Flint
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Flint and Mostly Sunny near Baldwin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flint to Baldwin?

The road trip is about 153.9 miles (247.7 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Sanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Flint and 77.1 miles from Baldwin.

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

The direct path is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.48 one way or $40.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Flint and Mostly Sunny near Baldwin.

Stop Ideas Near Sanford

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

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

BUS

Bay City, MI

41 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

45 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Owosso, MI

77 mi away
109 Comstock Street
BUS

Big Rapids, Michigan

89 mi away
14342 Northland Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Baldwin. Straight-line distance: 124.7 mi (200.69 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
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#2 Baldwin

Village in Michigan

Population914
Coordinates43.9011200, -85.8517300
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Baldwin (-85.85173, 43.90112)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.43 gal
20.56 L · about $20.48
Round trip
$40.95
10.86 gal · 41.12 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.5 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.48 $40.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.09 $46.19
Premium $4.65 $25.27 $50.54
Diesel $5.30 $28.80 $57.60

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Baldwin. The current time is 11:12:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.