How far is Flint, MI from Butman, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to Butman, MI is about 109.4 miles (176 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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 02h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Butman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Butman.
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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
36.9 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West: Midland
1046 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
11.3 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10: Clare
19.3 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 18: Beaverton, Gladwin
1375 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
84 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto M-18
9.9 mi · 15 min · M-18
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Continue on Ross Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Ross Street
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Continue on M-18
6.8 mi · 9 min · M-18
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Cedar Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · West Cedar Avenue
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Turn left onto North Silverleaf Street
2553 ft · 43 sec · North Silverleaf Street
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Continue on North State Street
6 mi · 9 min · North State Street
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Continue on West M 18
1294 ft · 24 sec · West M 18
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Turn right onto Round Lake Road
4 mi · 7 min · Round Lake Road
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Turn right onto Sugar River Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Sugar River Road
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Turn left onto Butman Road
2641 ft · 2 min · Butman Road
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Turn right onto Cemetery Road
28 m · 4 sec · Cemetery Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cemetery Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Butman.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
UAW Freeway
Merge slight left
36.9 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Flint and Partly Sunny near Butman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flint to Butman?
The road trip is about 109.4 miles (176 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.6 miles from Flint and 54.7 miles from Butman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 2:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.56 one way or $29.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Flint and Partly Sunny near Butman.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Bay City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn.
Bay City, MI
Saginaw, MI
Owosso, MI
Flint station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Butman. Straight-line distance: 87.09 mi (140.15 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Butman
Township in Gladwin County, Michigan
| Population | 1,980 |
| Coordinates | 44.1391900, -84.4675100 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Butman (-84.46751, 44.13919)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $14.56 | $29.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.42 | $32.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.96 | $35.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.47 | $40.95 |
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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