How far is Flint, MI from Hiawatha, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Hiawatha, MI is about 329 miles (529.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 249.1 miles (400.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
328.92 mi
06h 00m
Flight
249.13 mi
400.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.13 mi
Kilometers
400.94 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
328.92 mi
Kilometers
529.35 km
Drive Time
06h 00m

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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 06h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hiawatha
Wed, May 13, 2:27 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Wed, May 13, 8:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-05-12T20:26
Arrive Hiawatha
Wed, May 13, 2:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flint
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Gaylord
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Flint
164.4 mi
03h 00m
To Hiawatha
164.5 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph SSE
Destination
48°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    83.1 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US-2 West

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    3107 ft · 58 sec · South Maple Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Elk Street

    1171 ft · 20 sec · East Elk Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Deer Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Deer Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North 5th Street

    10.9 mi · 16 min · North 5th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
UAW Freeway
228 mi · 69%
US-2 West
83.7 mi · 25%
North 5th Street
10.9 mi · 3%
US 2
3.55 mi · 1%
Deer Street
0.89 mi
South Maple Street
0.59 mi
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

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.

Drive Time
06h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
12h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+79.9 mi
249.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gaylord
03h 00m from Flint
Leave By
5:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers leaving Flint and Rain Showers near Hiawatha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 329 miles (529.4 km) and usually takes 06h 00m 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?

Gaylord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.4 miles from Flint and 164.5 miles from Hiawatha.

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

The direct path is about 249.1 miles (400.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.9 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 5:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.78 one way or $87.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers around Flint and Rain Showers near Hiawatha.

Stop Ideas Near Gaylord

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

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

BUS

Boyne City, Michigan

34 mi away
1000 East Division St.
BUS

Walloon Lake, Michigan

34 mi away
Hwy 131 & Hwy 75
BUS

Petoskey, Michigan

45 mi away
301 West Mitchell St.
BUS

Alanson, MI

47 mi away
7640 Burr Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Hiawatha. Straight-line distance: 249.13 mi (400.94 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 Hiawatha

Township in Schoolcraft County, Michigan

Population1,240
Coordinates46.1174700, -86.2618100
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Hiawatha (-86.26181, 46.11747)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 529 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.61 gal
43.94 L · about $43.78
Round trip
$87.56
23.22 gal · 87.88 L
Estimated CO2
103.2 kg one way
Round trip: 206.4 kg / 455 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $43.78 $87.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.38 $98.75
Premium $4.65 $54.03 $108.07
Diesel $5.30 $61.58 $123.16

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Hiawatha. The current time is 20:26:49.

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.