How far is Flint, MI from Frost, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Frost, MI is about 474.8 miles (764.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 355.1 miles (571.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 12m 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
474.81 mi
09h 06m
Flight
355.13 mi
571.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
355.13 mi
Kilometers
571.53 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
474.81 mi
Kilometers
764.14 km
Drive Time
09h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frost
Sat, Apr 18, 10:42 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Sat, Apr 18, 7:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-18T01:35
Arrive Frost
Sat, Apr 18, 10:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
09h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:06 PM to 4:36 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
5:48 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
Saint Ignace
MI

City in Michigan, USA

From Flint
237.1 mi
04h 33m
To Frost
237.7 mi
04h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
40°F
Saturday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · US-2 West

  15. 15

    Turn right

    17.3 mi · 21 min

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto M-28

    35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28

  17. 17

    Continue on Cedar Street

    836 ft · 29 sec · Cedar Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Munising

    59 m · 11 sec · East Munising

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto East Munising

    2.2 mi · 5 min · East Munising

  20. 20

    Continue on M-28

    35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28

  21. 21

    Continue on Cherry Creek Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Cherry Creek Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto County Road 480

    12.5 mi · 19 min · County Road 480

  23. 23

    Continue on Rail Street

    1945 ft · 36 sec · Rail Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Division Street

    153 m · 11 sec · Division Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    134 m · 13 sec · West Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Teal Lake Avenue

    2772 ft · 53 sec · North Teal Lake Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto US Highway 41

    2.7 mi · 4 min · US Highway 41

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    25 m · 5 sec

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout

    1.4 km · 2 min

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    27 m · 5 sec

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout

    40.1 mi · 52 min

  32. 32

    Turn left

    21.9 mi · 25 min

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Federal Forest Highway 16

    8.5 mi · 15 min · Federal Forest Highway 16

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Federal Forest Highway 16

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
UAW Freeway
228 mi · 48%
M-28
70.9 mi · 15%
US-2 West
62.1 mi · 13%
US Highway 41
43.7 mi · 9%
County Road 480
12.5 mi · 3%
Federal Forest Highway 16
8.53 mi · 2%
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
09h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+119.7 mi
355.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Ignace
04h 33m from Flint
Leave By
5:48 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Flint and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Frost.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 474.8 miles (764.1 km) and usually takes 09h 06m 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?

Saint Ignace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 237.1 miles from Flint and 237.7 miles from Frost.

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

The direct path is about 355.1 miles (571.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 119.7 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 $63.16 one way or $126.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 148.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Flint and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Frost.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Ignace

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

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

BUS

St. Ignace, Michigan

448 North State St.
BUS

Mackinaw City, Michigan

9 mi away
102 South Huron Ave.
BUS

Cheboygan, MI

32 mi away
309 East State Street
BUS

Pellston, Michigan

35 mi away
110 North US Highway 131

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Frost. Straight-line distance: 355.13 mi (571.53 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 Frost

Township in Clare County, Michigan

Population1,052
Coordinates46.6049400, -88.8731900
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Frost (-88.87319, 46.60494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 764 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.75 gal
63.42 L · about $63.16
Round trip
$126.33
33.5 gal · 126.84 L
Estimated CO2
148.9 kg one way
Round trip: 297.7 kg / 656 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $63.16 $126.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $71.24 $142.48
Premium $4.65 $77.95 $155.91
Diesel $5.30 $88.84 $177.68

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Frost. The current time is 01:35:45.

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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.