How far is Flint, MI from Mayfield, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to Mayfield, MI is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Midland County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Mayfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Mayfield.
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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
36.9 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West: Midland
1046 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
11.3 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10: Clare
38 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 WEST, TO M 115: Ludington, Cadillac
7.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 115: Cadillac
2678 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Cadillac Drive
34.5 mi · 47 min · Cadillac Drive
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Take the exit right toward US 31 North, M 55 East
23.3 mi · 25 min
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Continue on US 131
1.6 km · 1 min · US 131
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Turn left onto East M 113
8.7 mi · 12 min · East M 113
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Turn right onto Clark Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Clark Road
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Continue on Voice Road
2 mi · 3 min · Voice Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Garfield Road
1.5 km · 1 min · South Garfield Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Garfield Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Mayfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 10
Keep slight right to continue on US 10: Clare
38 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Flint and Mostly Sunny near Mayfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flint to Mayfield?
The road trip is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
Coleman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.3 miles from Flint and 88.5 miles from Mayfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.53 one way or $47.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Flint and Mostly Sunny near Mayfield.
Stop Ideas Near Coleman
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 Coleman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Mayfield. Straight-line distance: 144.41 mi (232.4 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mayfield
Township in Grand Traverse County, Michigan
| Population | 7,910 |
| Coordinates | 44.6261100, -85.5286800 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mayfield (-85.52868, 44.62611)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.53 | $47.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.54 | $53.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.04 | $58.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.10 | $66.19 |
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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