How far is Flint, MI from Clare County, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Clare County, MI is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89 miles (143.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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
113.81 mi
02h 10m
Flight
89.01 mi
143.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.01 mi
Kilometers
143.25 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.81 mi
Kilometers
183.16 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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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 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clare County
Wed, Apr 15, 11:35 PM EDT
Return by in Flint
Thu, Apr 16, 1:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-15T21:25
Arrive Clare County
Wed, Apr 15, 11:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 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
Auburn
MI

City in Michigan, USA

From Flint
56.9 mi
01h 05m
To Clare County
56.9 mi
01h 05m

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
65°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Clare County.

  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

    46.8 mi · 47 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward BUS US 127, M 61: Harrison, Gladwin

    1537 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on North Clare Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Clare Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on East Park Street

    1951 ft · 42 sec · East Park Street

  15. 15

    Continue on 1st Street

    1963 ft · 41 sec · 1st Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 61

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 61

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Coolidge Avenue

    2 mi · 8 min · North Coolidge Avenue

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Larch Road

    1003 ft · 49 sec · West Larch Road

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1638 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10
46.8 mi · 41%
UAW Freeway
46.5 mi · 41%
US 10 West
11.5 mi · 10%
North Clare Avenue
2.05 mi · 2%
North Coolidge Avenue
1.98 mi · 2%
State Highway 61
1.87 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 10

Keep slight right to continue on US 10: Clare

46.8 mi · 00h 47m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
89 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
01h 05m from Flint
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Flint and Rain Showers Likely near Clare County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flint to Clare County?

The road trip is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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 56.9 miles from Flint and 56.9 miles from Clare County.

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

The direct path is about 89 miles (143.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.16 one way or $30.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Flint and Rain Showers Likely near Clare County.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Auburn and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Food stop 12.2 mi away

Old City Hall

Bay City , MI
814 Saginaw St, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 4.5/5 660 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Bar,Restaurant
Bay City Hall
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

Bay City Hall

Bay City , MI
301 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 3.7/5 14 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn.

BUS

Bay City, MI

15 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

22 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Owosso, MI

68 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Flint station

74 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Clare County. Straight-line distance: 89.01 mi (143.25 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Clare County

#2 Clare County

County in Michigan, United States

Population30,771
Coordinates43.9878700, -84.8478400
Altitude371
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Clare County (-84.84784, 43.98787)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.2 L · about $15.16
Round trip
$30.32
8.04 gal · 30.4 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.16 $30.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.10 $34.19
Premium $4.65 $18.71 $37.42
Diesel $5.30 $21.32 $42.64

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 Clare County. The current time is 21:25:30.

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.