How far is Flint, MI from Fayette, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to Fayette, MI is about 349.8 miles (562.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.9 miles (382.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 28m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Village in Otsego County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Fayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Fayette.
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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
38 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left
62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
1913 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto US-2 West
1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
99.1 mi · 1 hr 57 min · US-2 West
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Take the exit straight
38 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto OO.25 Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · OO.25 Road
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Continue on State Street
1 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Continue on 16th Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · 16th Road
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Turn straight onto LL Road
2 mi · 3 min · LL Road
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Turn straight onto 14th Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · 14th Road
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Continue on 13.25 Lane
1169 ft · 18 sec · 13.25 Lane
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Continue on II Road
1 km · 53 sec · II Road
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Turn right onto Fayette State Park Access
1.5 km · 4 min · Fayette State Park Access
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Turn straight
135 m · 32 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Fayette.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
UAW Freeway
Keep slight left
118 mi · 02h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Flint and Sunny near Fayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flint to Fayette?
The road trip is about 349.8 miles (562.9 km) and usually takes 06h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Vanderbilt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.8 miles from Flint and 175 miles from Fayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.9 miles (382.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 111.9 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.53 one way or $93.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Flint and Sunny near Fayette.
Stop Ideas Near Vanderbilt
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 Vanderbilt.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Fayette. Straight-line distance: 237.87 mi (382.82 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fayette
Township of Michigan in Delta County
| Population | 1,049 |
| Coordinates | 45.7174800, -86.6679100 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fayette (-86.66791, 45.71748)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 563 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 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 | $46.53 | $93.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $52.48 | $104.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $57.43 | $114.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $65.45 | $130.90 |
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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