How far is Flint, MI from Leland, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Leland, MI is about 209.1 miles (336.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
209.1 mi
04h 20m
Flight
172.9 mi
278.26 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.9 mi
Kilometers
278.26 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.1 mi
Kilometers
336.52 km
Drive Time
04h 20m

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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 04h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leland
Thu, Apr 23, 6:33 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 10:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-23T02:13
Arrive Leland
Thu, Apr 23, 6:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flint
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Farwell
MI

Human settlement in Clare County, Michigan, United States of America

From Flint
104.5 mi
02h 10m
To Leland
104.6 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
Leland Weather
MI
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Thursday
Using Bingham as the closest live forecast in the Leelanau County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Leland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Leland.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto East Court Street

    77 m · 18 sec · East Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Saginaw Street

    650 ft · 28 sec · Saginaw Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Third Street

    1868 ft · 1 min · East Third Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Chavez Drive

    147 m · 14 sec · Chavez Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 475 North

    1175 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto UAW Freeway

    9.7 mi · 10 min · UAW Freeway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    36.9 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West: Midland

    1046 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10: Clare

    38 mi · 38 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 WEST, TO M 115: Ludington, Cadillac

    7.6 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward M 115: Cadillac

    2678 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cadillac Drive

    55.3 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Cadillac Drive

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North M-37 Highway

    8 m · 1 sec · North M-37 Highway

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto North M-37 Highway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · North M-37 Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North 13 Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · North 13 Road

  18. 18

    Continue on County Road 633

    10.9 mi · 18 min · County Road 633

  19. 19

    Continue on South West Silver Lake Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · South West Silver Lake Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Secor Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Secor Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Long Lake Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Long Lake Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Long Lake Road

    677 ft · 13 sec · North Long Lake Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Strait Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Strait Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cedar Run Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Cedar Run Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Tilton Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Tilton Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Traverse Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · East Traverse Highway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Cedar Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · South Cedar Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Kasson Street

    1866 ft · 40 sec · Kasson Street

  29. 29

    Continue on South Good Harbor Trail

    6.5 mi · 9 min · South Good Harbor Trail

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Manitou Trail

    5.8 mi · 8 min · South Manitou Trail

  31. 31

    Continue on South Main Street

    1966 ft · 54 sec · South Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto River Street

    24 m · 4 sec · River Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Leland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cadillac Drive
55.3 mi · 26%
UAW Freeway
46.5 mi · 22%
US 10
38 mi · 18%
US 10 West
19.1 mi · 9%
County Road 633
10.9 mi · 5%
North M-37 Highway
6.87 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Cadillac Drive

Turn right onto Cadillac Drive

55.3 mi · 01h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.2 mi
172.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farwell
02h 10m from Flint
Leave By
8:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Flint and Mostly Sunny near Leland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flint to Leland?

The road trip is about 209.1 miles (336.5 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?

Farwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.5 miles from Flint and 104.6 miles from Leland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 8:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.83 one way or $55.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Flint and Mostly Sunny near Leland.

Stop Ideas Near Farwell

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Farwell, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Farwell.

BUS

Big Rapids, Michigan

52 mi away
14342 Northland Dr.
BUS

Reed City, Michigan

52 mi away
US 10 & 220th Ave.
BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

65 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

69 mi away
130 North Ensley St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Leland. Straight-line distance: 172.9 mi (278.26 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Leland

#2 Leland

Human settlement in Leelanau County, Michigan, United States of America

Population2,041
Coordinates45.0230500, -85.7598100
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Leland (-85.75981, 45.02305)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.38 gal
27.93 L · about $27.83
Round trip
$55.66
14.76 gal · 55.86 L
Estimated CO2
65.6 kg one way
Round trip: 131.2 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.83 $55.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.39 $62.77
Premium $4.65 $34.35 $68.69
Diesel $5.30 $39.14 $78.29

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Leland. The current time is 02:13:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.