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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
349.77 mi
06h 28m
Flight
237.87 mi
382.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.87 mi
Kilometers
382.82 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
349.77 mi
Kilometers
562.9 km
Drive Time
06h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayette
Thu, Apr 23, 5:11 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 11:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-22T22:43
Arrive Fayette
Thu, Apr 23, 5:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:28 PM to 1:58 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flint
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Vanderbilt
MI

Village in Otsego County, Michigan, United States

From Flint
174.8 mi
03h 14m
To Fayette
175 mi
03h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
46°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

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.

  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

    117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba

    1913 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto US-2 West

    1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West

  13. 13

    Continue on US 2

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2

  14. 14

    Continue on US-2 West

    99.1 mi · 1 hr 57 min · US-2 West

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight

    38 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto OO.25 Road

    8.3 mi · 12 min · OO.25 Road

  17. 17

    Continue on State Street

    1 mi · 2 min · State Street

  18. 18

    Continue on 16th Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · 16th Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto LL Road

    2 mi · 3 min · LL Road

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto 14th Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 14th Road

  21. 21

    Continue on 13.25 Lane

    1169 ft · 18 sec · 13.25 Lane

  22. 22

    Continue on II Road

    1 km · 53 sec · II Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Fayette State Park Access

    1.5 km · 4 min · Fayette State Park Access

  24. 24

    Turn straight

    135 m · 32 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
UAW Freeway
228 mi · 65%
US-2 West
99.8 mi · 29%
OO.25 Road
8.27 mi · 2%
US 2
3.55 mi · 1%
16th Road
2.46 mi · 1%
LL Road
1.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 28m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+111.9 mi
237.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vanderbilt
03h 14m from Flint
Leave By
11:04 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Walloon Lake, Michigan

26 mi away
Hwy 131 & Hwy 75
BUS

Boyne City, Michigan

30 mi away
1000 East Division St.
BUS

Petoskey, Michigan

35 mi away
301 West Mitchell St.
BUS

Alanson, MI

35 mi away
7640 Burr Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Fayette. Straight-line distance: 237.87 mi (382.82 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 Fayette

Township of Michigan in Delta County

Population1,049
Coordinates45.7174800, -86.6679100
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Fayette (-86.66791, 45.71748)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 563 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
12.34 gal
46.72 L · about $46.53
Round trip
$93.07
24.68 gal · 93.44 L
Estimated CO2
109.7 kg one way
Round trip: 219.3 kg / 483 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Fayette. The current time is 22:43:23.

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.