How far is Flint, MI from Luna Pier, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Luna Pier, MI is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
105.4 mi
01h 57m
Flight
84.23 mi
135.55 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.23 mi
Kilometers
135.55 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.4 mi
Kilometers
169.62 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Luna Pier
Tue, Apr 14, 6:13 PM EDT
Return by in Flint
Tue, Apr 14, 8:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-14T16:16
Arrive Luna Pier
Tue, Apr 14, 6:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flint
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Novi
MI

City in Michigan, USA

From Flint
52.7 mi
00h 58m
To Luna Pier
52.7 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Luna Pier.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto East Court Street

    1463 ft · 47 sec · East Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1772 ft · 41 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75, US 23: Detroit, Saginaw

    1611 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit

    3048 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor

    30.9 mi · 33 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 96 East: Detroit

    1766 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    3040 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    14.9 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96, I 275, M 5 North: Detroit, Toledo

    2832 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2422 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    36.1 mi · 39 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Toledo

    1.1 km · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Detroit-Toledo Expressway

    13.8 mi · 15 min · Detroit-Toledo Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Luna Pier

    2420 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Luna Pier Road

    2758 ft · 1 min · Luna Pier Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Lakewood Avenue

    839 ft · 42 sec · Lakewood Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    38 m · 6 sec · 7th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96
37.1 mi · 35%
US 23
30.9 mi · 29%
I 96 East
15.8 mi · 15%
Detroit-Toledo Expressway
14.3 mi · 14%
I 75 South
3.38 mi · 3%
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
2.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 96

Continue straight

36.1 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
84.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Novi
00h 58m from Flint
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Flint and Chance Light Rain near Luna Pier.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flint to Luna Pier?

The road trip is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km) and usually takes 01h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Novi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.7 miles from Flint and 52.7 miles from Luna Pier.

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

The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.03 one way or $28.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Flint and Chance Light Rain near Luna Pier.

Stop Ideas Near Novi

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Novi, 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 Novi.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

23 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

24 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

24 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

27 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Luna Pier. Straight-line distance: 84.23 mi (135.55 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Luna Pier

#2 Luna Pier

City in Monroe County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,393
Coordinates41.8069900, -83.4424300
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Luna Pier (-83.44243, 41.80699)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.72 gal
14.08 L · about $14.03
Round trip
$28.06
7.44 gal · 28.16 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.1 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.03 $28.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.82 $31.64
Premium $4.65 $17.31 $34.63
Diesel $5.30 $19.73 $39.46

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Luna Pier. The current time is 16:16:18.

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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.