How far is Flint, MI from Frankenmuth, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to Frankenmuth, MI is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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City in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Frankenmuth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Frankenmuth.
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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
2.2 mi · 2 min · UAW Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 54
1689 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right
672 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto North Dort Highway
6.7 mi · 10 min · North Dort Highway
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Continue on North Saginaw Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · North Saginaw Road
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Turn slight right onto North Clio Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Clio Road
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Continue on Gera Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · Gera Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Tuscola Street
20 m · 2 sec · East Tuscola Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Tuscola Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Frankenmuth.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Dort Highway
Turn straight onto North Dort Highway
6.73 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Flint and Mostly Sunny near Frankenmuth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flint to Frankenmuth?
The road trip is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Clio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Flint and 11.6 miles from Frankenmuth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Flint and Mostly Sunny near Frankenmuth.
Stop Ideas Near Clio
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 Clio.
Flint station
Saginaw, MI
Durand Union Station
Lapeer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Frankenmuth. Straight-line distance: 22.2 mi (35.73 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Frankenmuth
City in Saginaw County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 1,882 |
| Coordinates | 43.3316900, -83.7380200 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Frankenmuth (-83.73802, 43.33169)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.82 | $7.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
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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