How far is Flint, MI from Cheboygan, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Cheboygan, MI is about 216.7 miles (348.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m 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
216.76 mi
03h 48m
Flight
186.13 mi
299.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.13 mi
Kilometers
299.54 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.76 mi
Kilometers
348.84 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cheboygan
Wed, May 13, 12:14 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Wed, May 13, 4:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-05-12T20:26
Arrive Cheboygan
Wed, May 13, 12:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 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
9:24 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
Maple Valley
MI

Township in Montcalm County, Michigan

From Flint
108.4 mi
01h 54m
To Cheboygan
108.4 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph SSE
Destination
53°F
Tuesday

Light Rain

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    95.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 64: Cheboygan, Peliston

    2155 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Riggsville Road

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Riggsville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Riggsville Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Riggsville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Woiderski Road

    1338 ft · 27 sec · Woiderski Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West Lincoln Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
UAW Freeway
206 mi · 95%
Riggsville Road
7.56 mi · 3%
South Main Street
0.99 mi
West Lincoln Avenue
0.73 mi
CR 64
0.41 mi
East Third Street
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

UAW Freeway

Keep slight left

95.4 mi · 01h 35m

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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
186.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maple Valley
01h 54m from Flint
Leave By
9:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers leaving Flint and Light Rain near Cheboygan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 216.7 miles (348.8 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?

Maple Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.4 miles from Flint and 108.4 miles from Cheboygan.

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

The direct path is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 9:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.85 one way or $57.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers around Flint and Light Rain near Cheboygan.

Stop Ideas Near Maple Valley

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

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

BUS

Manton, Michigan

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

Cadillac, Michigan

73 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.
BUS

Tawas City, MI

77 mi away
1020 West Lake Street
BUS

Kingsley, Michigan

89 mi away
119 E. Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Cheboygan. Straight-line distance: 186.13 mi (299.54 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Cheboygan

#2 Cheboygan

City in Michigan

Population4,697
Coordinates45.6469600, -84.4744800
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Cheboygan (-84.47448, 45.64696)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.65 gal
28.95 L · about $28.85
Round trip
$57.70
15.3 gal · 57.9 L
Estimated CO2
68 kg one way
Round trip: 136 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.85 $57.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.54 $65.07
Premium $4.65 $35.60 $71.21
Diesel $5.30 $40.58 $81.15

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Cheboygan. The current time is 20:26:27.

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.