How far is Flint, MI from Kingsley, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to Kingsley, MI is about 377.6 miles (607.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 267.5 miles (430.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 55m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 57m.
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.
Human settlement in Cheboygan County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Kingsley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Kingsley.
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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
129.5 mi · 2 hr 33 min · US-2 West
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Turn right onto South Hill Road
120 m · 11 sec · South Hill Road
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Continue on Blackwell Avenue
1279 ft · 35 sec · Blackwell Avenue
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Continue on South Hill Road
1 km · 2 min · South Hill Road
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Continue on County 420 21st Road
3 mi · 4 min · County 420 21st Road
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Continue on County 426 21st Road
1.5 km · 1 min · County 426 21st Road
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Continue on County 426 L Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · County 426 L Road
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Continue on County 426 24th Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · County 426 24th Road
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Continue on County Road 426 E Road
1662 ft · 29 sec · County Road 426 E Road
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Continue on County Road 426
2.6 mi · 4 min · County Road 426
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 426
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Kingsley.
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
130 mi · 02h 33m
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 Showers near Kingsley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flint to Kingsley?
The road trip is about 377.6 miles (607.7 km) and usually takes 06h 57m 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?
Wolverine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.6 miles from Flint and 189 miles from Kingsley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 267.5 miles (430.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 110.1 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 $50.23 one way or $100.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Flint and Chance Rain Showers near Kingsley.
Stop Ideas Near Wolverine
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 Wolverine.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Kingsley. Straight-line distance: 267.53 mi (430.54 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kingsley
Village in Michigan, USA
| Population | 1,618 |
| Coordinates | 45.9257900, -87.2631900 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kingsley (-87.26319, 45.92579)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 608 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 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 | $50.23 | $100.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $56.65 | $113.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $61.99 | $123.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $70.65 | $141.30 |
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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