How far is Flint, MI from Kingsford, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to Kingsford, MI is about 422.4 miles (679.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 289.4 miles (465.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 43m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 51m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Emmet County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Kingsford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Kingsford.
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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
117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
1913 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto US-2 West
1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
134.6 mi · 2 hr 40 min · US-2 West
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Merge slight left onto North Lincoln Road
2 mi · 3 min · North Lincoln Road
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Turn right onto Ludington Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Ludington Street
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Continue on US 2 & 41
20.5 mi · 26 min · US 2 & 41
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Turn right
29 mi · 34 min
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Turn left onto East H Street
2316 ft · 1 min · East H Street
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Turn left onto Carpenter Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Carpenter Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Carpenter Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Kingsford.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US-2 West
Continue on US-2 West
135 mi · 02h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Flint and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Kingsford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flint to Kingsford?
The road trip is about 422.4 miles (679.8 km) and usually takes 07h 51m 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?
Carp Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 211 miles from Flint and 211.4 miles from Kingsford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 289.4 miles (465.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 133 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 $56.19 one way or $112.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 132.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Flint and Kingsford, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Flint and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Kingsford.
Stop Ideas Near Carp Lake
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 Carp Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Kingsford. Straight-line distance: 289.4 mi (465.75 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kingsford
City in Dickinson County in the U.
| Population | 4,923 |
| Coordinates | 45.7949600, -88.0720700 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kingsford (-88.07207, 45.79496)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 680 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 16m |
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 | $56.19 | $112.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $63.37 | $126.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $69.34 | $138.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $79.03 | $158.06 |
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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