How far is Flint, MI from Harbor Springs, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to Harbor Springs, MI is about 217.5 miles (350 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.2 miles (288.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Montcalm County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Harbor Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Harbor Springs.
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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
9.7 mi · 10 min · UAW Freeway
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Merge slight left
38 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left
62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
83 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 68: Rogers City, Petoskey, Indian River
1788 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto M-68
3129 ft · 1 min · M-68
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Turn left onto South Straits Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · South Straits Highway
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Turn right onto M-68
8.7 mi · 13 min · M-68
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Continue on Chicago Street
2725 ft · 53 sec · Chicago Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Burr Avenue
5.1 mi · 8 min · Burr Avenue
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Turn right onto West Conway Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Conway Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Harbor Springs-Petoskey Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Harbor Springs-Petoskey Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto State Street
1183 ft · 34 sec · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Bluff Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Harbor Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
UAW Freeway
Keep slight left
83 mi · 01h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Flint and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Harbor Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flint to Harbor Springs?
The road trip is about 217.5 miles (350 km) and usually takes 03h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Maple Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.7 miles from Flint and 108.7 miles from Harbor Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.2 miles (288.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.92 one way or $57.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Flint and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Harbor Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Maple Valley
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 Maple Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Harbor Springs. Straight-line distance: 179.18 mi (288.37 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harbor Springs
City in Emmet County, Michigan
| Population | 1,203 |
| Coordinates | 45.4316800, -84.9920000 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harbor Springs (-84.992, 45.43168)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 350 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $28.92 | $57.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.62 | $65.24 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.70 | $71.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.68 | $81.36 |
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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