How far is Flint, MI from Inkster, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to Inkster, MI is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Suburb of Detroit, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Inkster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Inkster.
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Start on the route
28 m · 11 sec
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Turn uturn onto East Court Street
1463 ft · 47 sec · East Court Street
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Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
1772 ft · 41 sec · South Grand Traverse Street
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Take the ramp right
1102 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75, US 23: Detroit, Saginaw
1611 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit
3048 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor
30.9 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit
1766 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit
3040 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
14.9 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo
2832 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
2422 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right onto Jeffries Freeway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Jeffries Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Inkster Road
1296 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Schoolcraft Road
86 m · 11 sec · Schoolcraft Road
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Turn right onto Inkster Road
6.2 mi · 12 min · Inkster Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Inkster Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Inkster.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 23
Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor
30.9 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Flint and Partly Sunny near Inkster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flint to Inkster?
The road trip is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km) and usually takes 01h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Flint and 36.5 miles from Inkster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.2 miles (85.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.73 one way or $19.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Flint and Partly Sunny near Inkster.
Stop Ideas Near Brighton
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 Brighton.
Ann Arbor station
Pontiac Transportation Center
Durand Union Station
Troy Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Inkster. Straight-line distance: 53.21 mi (85.63 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Inkster
City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 24,115 |
| Coordinates | 42.2942000, -83.3099300 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: Inkster (-83.30993, 42.2942)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.73 | $19.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.97 | $21.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.01 | $24.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.68 | $27.37 |
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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