How far is Flint, MI from Lake Michigan Beach, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to Lake Michigan Beach, MI is about 178.5 miles (287.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.9 miles (236.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 13m.
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 Ionia County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Lake Michigan Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Lake Michigan Beach.
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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
46 mi · 47 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Clare, Lansing
2079 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
3256 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
1 km · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
1428 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 WEST: Grand Rapids
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
42.9 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 6 West: Holland
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue on Paul B. Henry Freeway
18.3 mi · 20 min · Paul B. Henry Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 196 West: Holland
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Gerald R Ford Freeway
57 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Gerald R Ford Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 63: Benton Harbor, Saint Joseph
1638 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Hagar Shore Road
133 m · 9 sec · Hagar Shore Road
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Turn left
706 ft · 12 sec
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Turn slight left onto Roosevelt Street
2060 ft · 2 min · Roosevelt Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
124 m · 18 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Washington Street
71 m · 10 sec · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Lake Michigan Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Gerald R Ford Freeway
Merge slight right onto Gerald R Ford Freeway
57 mi · 01h 01m
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 Snow Showers leaving Flint and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Lake Michigan Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flint to Lake Michigan Beach?
The road trip is about 178.5 miles (287.3 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
Clarksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.1 miles from Flint and 89.4 miles from Lake Michigan Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.9 miles (236.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 10:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.76 one way or $47.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Flint and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Lake Michigan Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Clarksville
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 Clarksville.
Vernon J. Ehlers Station
Rockford, Michigan
Battle Creek Transportation Center
East Lansing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Lake Michigan Beach. Straight-line distance: 146.92 mi (236.45 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Michigan Beach
Unincorporated community in Michigan
| Population | 1,216 |
| Coordinates | 42.2208700, -86.3694700 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Michigan Beach (-86.36947, 42.22087)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $23.76 | $47.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.79 | $53.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.32 | $58.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.42 | $66.83 |
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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