How far is Flint, MI from Climax, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to Climax, MI is about 117.4 miles (189 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bremer County, Iowa, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Climax.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Climax.
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Start on the route
28 m · 11 sec
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Turn uturn onto East Court Street
1463 ft · 47 sec · East Court Street
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Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
1772 ft · 41 sec · South Grand Traverse Street
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Take the ramp right
1102 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
46 mi · 47 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Clare, Lansing
2079 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
3256 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
1 km · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
14.4 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Charlotte, Fort Wayne
34.4 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit
839 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago
16.1 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M-37: Climax, Augusta
1135 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto West Columbia Avenue
1009 ft · 16 sec · West Columbia Avenue
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Continue on Mercury Drive
2.2 mi · 3 min · Mercury Drive
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Continue on East M N Avenue
1286 ft · 41 sec · East M N Avenue
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Turn left onto South 44th Street
1374 ft · 38 sec · South 44th Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Maple Street
72 m · 6 sec · East Maple Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Maple Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Climax.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
46 mi · 00h 47m
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 Sunny leaving Flint and Mostly Clear near Climax.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flint to Climax?
The road trip is about 117.4 miles (189 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.7 miles from Flint and 58.8 miles from Climax.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:12 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.69 one way or $35.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Flint and Mostly Clear near Climax.
Stop Ideas Near Waverly
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waverly.
East Lansing station
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Durand Union Station
Albion station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Climax. Straight-line distance: 99.38 mi (159.93 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Climax
Village in Michigan
| Population | 780 |
| Coordinates | 42.2383800, -85.3349900 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
End: Climax (-85.33499, 42.23838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $4.27 | $17.69 | $35.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $20.55 | $41.10 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $23.01 | $46.02 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $27.24 | $54.48 |
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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