How far is Flint, MI from Green, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Green, MI is about 516.7 miles (831.6 km), with a travel time of about 09h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 385.9 miles (621 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
516.76 mi
09h 53m
Flight
385.85 mi
620.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
385.85 mi
Kilometers
620.97 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
516.76 mi
Kilometers
831.65 km
Drive Time
09h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Green
Wed, Apr 15, 12:41 PM EDT
Return by in Flint
Wed, Apr 15, 10:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-15T02:47
Arrive Green
Wed, Apr 15, 12:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
09h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:54 PM to 5:24 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
4:12 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
Brevort
MI

Township in Mackinac County, Michigan

From Flint
258.1 mi
04h 56m
To Green
258.7 mi
04h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SSW
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38.5 mi · 44 min

  33. 33

    Turn right onto US 45

    13.9 mi · 16 min · US 45

  34. 34

    Continue on Rockland Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Rockland Road

  35. 35

    Continue on National Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · National Avenue

  36. 36

    Continue on Rockland Road

    10.5 mi · 14 min · Rockland Road

  37. 37

    Continue on South Steel Street

    1691 ft · 30 sec · South Steel Street

  38. 38

    Turn left

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Townline Road

    42 m · 6 sec · Townline Road

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Townline Road

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
UAW Freeway
228 mi · 44%
M-28
70.9 mi · 14%
US-2 West
62.1 mi · 12%
US Highway 41
43.7 mi · 8%
US 45
13.9 mi · 3%
County Road 480
12.5 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 53m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+130.8 mi
385.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brevort
04h 56m from Flint
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Flint and Chance Rain Showers near Green.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 516.7 miles (831.6 km) and usually takes 09h 53m 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?

Brevort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 258.1 miles from Flint and 258.7 miles from Green.

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

The direct path is about 385.9 miles (621 km), while the road route adds roughly 130.8 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 $68.78 one way or $137.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 162.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Flint and Chance Rain Showers near Green.

Stop Ideas Near Brevort

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

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

BUS

St. Ignace, Michigan

29 mi away
448 North State St.
BUS

Mackinaw City, Michigan

36 mi away
102 South Huron Ave.
BUS

Pellston, Michigan

56 mi away
110 North US Highway 131
BUS

Cheboygan, MI

61 mi away
309 East State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Green. Straight-line distance: 385.85 mi (620.97 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 Green

Civil township in Alpena County, Michigan

Population1,182
Coordinates46.8374400, -89.4398700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Green (-89.43987, 46.83744)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 832 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.24 gal
69.03 L · about $68.78
Round trip
$137.57
36.48 gal · 138.06 L
Estimated CO2
162.1 kg one way
Round trip: 324.2 kg / 715 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $68.78 $137.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $77.57 $155.15
Premium $4.65 $84.89 $169.78
Diesel $5.30 $96.74 $193.49

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Green. The current time is 02:47:54.

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.