How far is Flint, MI from Frederic, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Frederic, MI is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
151.22 mi
02h 38m
Flight
133.09 mi
214.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.09 mi
Kilometers
214.18 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.22 mi
Kilometers
243.36 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frederic
Mon, May 25, 12:37 PM EDT
Return by in Flint
Mon, May 25, 3:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-05-25T09:58
Arrive Frederic
Mon, May 25, 12:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Standish
MI

Township in Arenac County, Michigan

From Flint
75.6 mi
01h 19m
To Frederic
75.6 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph WSW
Destination
82°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Frederic.

  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

    37.1 mi · 37 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Frederic, Lewiston

    2013 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West County Road 612

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West County Road 612

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Old US-27

    89 m · 8 sec · North Old US-27

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West County Road 612

    12 m · 1 sec · West County Road 612

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West County Road 612

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
UAW Freeway
148 mi · 98%
West County Road 612
2.25 mi · 1%
East Third Street
0.35 mi
I 475 North
0.22 mi
Saginaw Street
0.12 mi
Chavez Drive
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

UAW Freeway

Keep slight left

62.9 mi · 01h 03m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
133.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Standish
01h 19m from Flint
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Flint and Mostly Sunny near Frederic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flint to Frederic?

The road trip is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Standish is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from Flint and 75.6 miles from Frederic.

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

The direct path is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.14 one way or $40.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Flint and Mostly Sunny near Frederic.

Stop Ideas Near Standish

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

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

BUS

Bay City, MI

43 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Tawas City, MI

46 mi away
1020 West Lake Street
BUS

Saginaw, MI

61 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Flint station

111 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Frederic. Straight-line distance: 133.09 mi (214.18 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 Frederic

Township in Crawford County, Michigan

Population1,379
Coordinates44.7786300, -84.7544800
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Frederic (-84.75448, 44.77863)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.34 gal
20.2 L · about $20.14
Round trip
$40.27
10.68 gal · 40.4 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 94.9 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.14 $40.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.71 $45.42
Premium $4.65 $24.85 $49.70
Diesel $5.30 $28.32 $56.65

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Frederic. The current time is 09:58:32.

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.