How far is Flint, MI from Hillman, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to Hillman, MI is about 161.5 miles (259.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Arenac County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Hillman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Hillman.
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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
38.6 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 33: Alger, Rose City
2088 ft · 60 sec
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Turn right onto West Alger Road
1 km · 57 sec · West Alger Road
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Continue on Brock Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Brock Road
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Continue on South M-33
17.6 mi · 24 min · South M-33
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Continue on South Bennett Street
2593 ft · 1 min · South Bennett Street
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Continue on North Williams Street
2659 ft · 1 min · North Williams Street
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Continue on North Mio Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · North Mio Road
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Continue on South Mount Tom Road
9.4 mi · 13 min · South Mount Tom Road
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Continue on South Morenci Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Morenci Avenue
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Continue on South Mount Tom Road
8.2 mi · 12 min · South Mount Tom Road
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Turn left onto North Abbe Road
6 mi · 7 min · North Abbe Road
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Continue on State Highway 33
13.4 mi · 16 min · State Highway 33
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At the end of the road, turn right
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto State Street
2427 ft · 58 sec · State Street
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Turn slight left
29 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Hillman.
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
38.6 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Flint and Rain Showers Likely near Hillman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flint to Hillman?
The road trip is about 161.5 miles (259.9 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.8 miles from Flint and 80.7 miles from Hillman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.73 one way or $49.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Flint and Rain Showers Likely near Hillman.
Stop Ideas Near Sterling
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 Sterling.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Hillman. Straight-line distance: 141.81 mi (228.22 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hillman
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 671 |
| Coordinates | 45.0591800, -83.9011100 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hillman (-83.90111, 45.05918)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.34 | $24.73 | $49.46 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $28.62 | $57.24 |
| Premium | $5.62 | $32.02 | $64.05 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $37.67 | $75.33 |
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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