How far is Flint, MI from Boyne City, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Boyne City, MI is about 193 miles (310.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.9 miles (267 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
192.99 mi
03h 28m
Flight
165.89 mi
266.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.89 mi
Kilometers
266.98 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.99 mi
Kilometers
310.58 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boyne City
Sun, Apr 19, 8:18 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Sun, Apr 19, 11:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-19T04:49
Arrive Boyne City
Sun, Apr 19, 8:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flint
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
West Branch
MI

City Michigan

From Flint
96.4 mi
01h 44m
To Boyne City
96.5 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W
Destination
36°F
Sunday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Boyne City.

  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

    54.9 mi · 55 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward M 32: Gaylord, Alpena

    1553 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    12.6 mi · 17 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North US 131 Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North US 131 Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on US 131 South

    4.2 mi · 6 min · US 131 South

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Mill Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Boyne Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Boyne Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South East Street

    896 ft · 23 sec · South East Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Street

    668 ft · 16 sec · State Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    63 m · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
UAW Freeway
165 mi · 86%
West Main Street
12.6 mi · 7%
Mill Street
4.31 mi · 2%
US 131 South
4.16 mi · 2%
North US 131 Highway
3.58 mi · 2%
Boyne Avenue
1.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
165.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Branch
01h 44m from Flint
Leave By
10:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Flint and Chance Snow Showers near Boyne City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flint to Boyne City?

The road trip is about 193 miles (310.6 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?

West Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.4 miles from Flint and 96.5 miles from Boyne City.

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

The direct path is about 165.9 miles (267 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 10:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.68 one way or $51.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Flint and Chance Snow Showers near Boyne City.

Stop Ideas Near West Branch

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

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

BUS

Tawas City, MI

56 mi away
1020 West Lake Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

80 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Manton, Michigan

92 mi away
Junction U.S. 131 & M-42
BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

93 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Boyne City. Straight-line distance: 165.89 mi (266.98 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Boyne City

#2 Boyne City

City in Charlevoix County, Michigan, United States of America

Population3,729
Coordinates45.2166800, -85.0139400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Boyne City (-85.01394, 45.21668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 311 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.81 gal
25.78 L · about $25.68
Round trip
$51.36
13.62 gal · 51.56 L
Estimated CO2
60.5 kg one way
Round trip: 121 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.68 $51.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.96 $57.93
Premium $4.65 $31.69 $63.39
Diesel $5.30 $36.12 $72.24

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Boyne City. The current time is 04:49:49.

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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.