How far is Flint, MI from Masonville, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Masonville, MI is about 356.5 miles (573.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 258.1 miles (415.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
356.52 mi
06h 30m
Flight
258.09 mi
415.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
258.09 mi
Kilometers
415.35 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
356.52 mi
Kilometers
573.76 km
Drive Time
06h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Masonville
Thu, Apr 16, 7:39 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Thu, Apr 16, 2:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-16T01:09
Arrive Masonville
Thu, Apr 16, 7:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flint
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Vanderbilt
MI

Village in Otsego County, Michigan, United States

From Flint
178.1 mi
03h 15m
To Masonville
178.4 mi
03h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38 mi · 41 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba

    1913 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto US-2 West

    1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West

  13. 13

    Continue on US 2

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2

  14. 14

    Continue on US-2 West

    122.2 mi · 2 hr 24 min · US-2 West

  15. 15

    Turn left onto S.75 Road

    565 ft · 15 sec · S.75 Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Bay Shore Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bay Shore Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bay Shore Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
UAW Freeway
228 mi · 64%
US-2 West
123 mi · 34%
US 2
3.55 mi · 1%
Bay Shore Drive
0.95 mi
East Third Street
0.35 mi
I 475 North
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

US-2 West

Continue on US-2 West

122 mi · 02h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 30m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+98.4 mi
258.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vanderbilt
03h 15m from Flint
Leave By
11:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Flint and Chance Rain Showers near Masonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 356.5 miles (573.8 km) and usually takes 06h 30m 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?

Vanderbilt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.1 miles from Flint and 178.4 miles from Masonville.

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

The direct path is about 258.1 miles (415.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.4 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 $47.44 one way or $94.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Flint and Chance Rain Showers near Masonville.

Stop Ideas Near Vanderbilt

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

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

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Walloon Lake, Michigan

26 mi away
Hwy 131 & Hwy 75
BUS

Boyne City, Michigan

30 mi away
1000 East Division St.
BUS

Petoskey, Michigan

35 mi away
301 West Mitchell St.
BUS

Alanson, MI

35 mi away
7640 Burr Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Masonville. Straight-line distance: 258.09 mi (415.35 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
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#2 Masonville

Township in Delta County, Michigan

Population1,669
Coordinates45.9127400, -86.9873600
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Masonville (-86.98736, 45.91274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 574 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.58 gal
47.62 L · about $47.44
Round trip
$94.88
25.16 gal · 95.24 L
Estimated CO2
111.8 kg one way
Round trip: 223.6 kg / 493 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $47.44 $94.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.50 $107.01
Premium $4.65 $58.55 $117.09
Diesel $5.30 $66.72 $133.45

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Masonville. The current time is 01:09:36.

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.