How far is Flint, MI from Laurium, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to Laurium, MI is about 501.1 miles (806.5 km), with a travel time of about 09h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 372.6 miles (599.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 26m 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 09h 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Mackinac County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Laurium.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Laurium.
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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
61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · US-2 West
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Turn right
17.3 mi · 21 min
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Turn sharp left onto M-28
35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Continue on Cedar Street
836 ft · 29 sec · Cedar Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Munising
59 m · 11 sec · East Munising
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Exit the roundabout onto East Munising
2.2 mi · 5 min · East Munising
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Continue on M-28
35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Continue on Cherry Creek Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Cherry Creek Road
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Turn right onto County Road 480
12.5 mi · 19 min · County Road 480
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Continue on Rail Street
1945 ft · 36 sec · Rail Street
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Turn right onto Division Street
153 m · 11 sec · Division Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
134 m · 13 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Teal Lake Avenue
2772 ft · 53 sec · North Teal Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto US Highway 41
2.7 mi · 4 min · US Highway 41
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
25 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.4 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
27 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
85.2 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Turn left onto Front Street
1176 ft · 35 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Reservation Street
156 m · 13 sec · Reservation Street
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Turn left onto East White Street
2806 ft · 1 min · East White Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Lincoln Drive
1460 ft · 28 sec · North Lincoln Drive
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Continue on US-41
8.4 mi · 12 min · US-41
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Continue on County Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road
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Turn right onto Rockland Street
979 ft · 45 sec · Rockland Street
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Turn right onto Lake Linden Avenue
1470 ft · 37 sec · Lake Linden Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Hecla Street
1407 ft · 42 sec · Hecla Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
26 m · 3 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Laurium.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
UAW Freeway
Keep slight left
118 mi · 02h 01m
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 Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Laurium.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flint to Laurium?
The road trip is about 501.1 miles (806.5 km) and usually takes 09h 43m 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?
Brevort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 250.3 miles from Flint and 250.8 miles from Laurium.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 372.6 miles (599.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 128.5 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 $66.67 one way or $133.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 157.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Flint and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Laurium.
Stop Ideas Near Brevort
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 Brevort.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Laurium. Straight-line distance: 372.62 mi (599.68 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Laurium
Village in Michigan, USA
| Population | 1,872 |
| Coordinates | 47.2374300, -88.4431700 |
| Altitude | 373 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laurium (-88.44317, 47.23743)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 806 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 15m |
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 | $66.67 | $133.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $75.19 | $150.39 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $82.28 | $164.57 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $93.77 | $187.55 |
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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