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

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Carson City, MI is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
71.06 mi
01h 37m
Flight
59.56 mi
95.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.56 mi
Kilometers
95.86 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.06 mi
Kilometers
114.36 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carson City
Wed, Apr 15, 11:15 PM EDT
Return by in Flint
Thu, Apr 16, 12:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-15T21:37
Arrive Carson City
Wed, Apr 15, 11:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Chesaning
MI

Village in Michigan

From Flint
35.5 mi
00h 48m
To Carson City
35.6 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Carson 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

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward M 57: Montrose, Clio

    1611 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Vienna Road

    5.9 mi · 8 min · West Vienna Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East State Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Vienna Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Vienna Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Peet Road

    9 mi · 12 min · Peet Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Peet Road

    122 m · 8 sec · Peet Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Broad Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · East Broad Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Broad Street

    972 ft · 24 sec · West Broad Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Brady Street

    2168 ft · 41 sec · Brady Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Brady Road

    11.7 mi · 16 min · Brady Road

  20. 20

    Continue on East Cleveland Road

    23.7 mi · 32 min · East Cleveland Road

  21. 21

    Continue on East Main Street

    2601 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Cleveland Road
23.7 mi · 33%
UAW Freeway
14.5 mi · 20%
Brady Road
11.7 mi · 17%
Peet Road
9.08 mi · 13%
West Vienna Road
5.86 mi · 8%
Vienna Road
1.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Cleveland Road

Continue on East Cleveland Road

23.7 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
59.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesaning
00h 48m from Flint
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Flint and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Carson City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Chesaning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Flint and 35.6 miles from Carson City.

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

The direct path is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.47 one way or $18.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Flint and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Carson City.

Stop Ideas Near Chesaning

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

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

BUS

Owosso, MI

21 mi away
109 Comstock Street
BUS

Saginaw, MI

31 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

32 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Flint station

42 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Carson City. Straight-line distance: 59.56 mi (95.86 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 Carson City

City in Michigan

Population1,111
Coordinates43.1769800, -84.8463900
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Carson City (-84.84639, 43.17698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.49 L · about $9.47
Round trip
$18.93
5.02 gal · 18.98 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.47 $18.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.68 $21.35
Premium $4.65 $11.68 $23.36
Diesel $5.30 $13.31 $26.63

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Carson City. The current time is 21:37:35.

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.