How far is Flint, MI from Menominee, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Menominee, MI is about 423.9 miles (682.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.8 miles (390.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 52m 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
423.92 mi
07h 56m
Flight
242.79 mi
390.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.79 mi
Kilometers
390.73 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
423.92 mi
Kilometers
682.23 km
Drive Time
07h 56m

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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 07h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menominee
Thu, Apr 23, 5:20 AM CDT
Return by in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-22T22:24
Arrive Menominee
Thu, Apr 23, 6:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:56 PM to 2:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:08 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
Freedom
MI

Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan

From Flint
211.8 mi
03h 58m
To Menominee
212.1 mi
03h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    134.6 mi · 2 hr 40 min · US-2 West

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North Lincoln Road

    34.1 mi · 43 min · North Lincoln Road

  16. 16

    Continue on M-35

    20.1 mi · 25 min · M-35

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto 10th Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · 10th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue

    33 m · 3 sec · 10th Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 10th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
5 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
UAW Freeway
228 mi · 54%
US-2 West
135 mi · 32%
North Lincoln Road
34.1 mi · 8%
M-35
20.1 mi · 5%
US 2
3.55 mi · 1%
10th Street
1.83 mi
Longest Stretch

US-2 West

Continue on US-2 West

135 mi · 02h 40m

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
07h 56m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+181.1 mi
242.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freedom
03h 58m from Flint
Leave By
8:08 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Flint and Sunny near Menominee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 423.9 miles (682.2 km) and usually takes 07h 56m 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?

Freedom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 211.8 miles from Flint and 212.1 miles from Menominee.

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

The direct path is about 242.8 miles (390.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 181.1 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 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 $56.41 one way or $112.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 132.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Flint and Menominee, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Flint and Sunny near Menominee.

Stop Ideas Near Freedom

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

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

BUS

Mackinaw City, Michigan

8 mi away
102 South Huron Ave.
BUS

St. Ignace, Michigan

16 mi away
448 North State St.
BUS

Cheboygan, MI

17 mi away
309 East State Street
BUS

Pellston, Michigan

23 mi away
110 North US Highway 131

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Menominee. Straight-line distance: 242.79 mi (390.73 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

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

#2 Menominee

City in and county seat of Menomiee County, Michigan, United States

Population3,311
Coordinates45.1077600, -87.6142700
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Menominee (-87.61427, 45.10776)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 682 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.96 gal
56.63 L · about $56.41
Round trip
$112.83
29.92 gal · 113.26 L
Estimated CO2
132.9 kg one way
Round trip: 265.9 kg / 586 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $56.41 $112.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $63.62 $127.25
Premium $4.65 $69.62 $139.25
Diesel $5.30 $79.35 $158.70

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Flint, MI and Menominee, MI. The current time in Flint is 22:24:21, although it is 21:24:21 in Menominee.

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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.