How far is Flint, MI from Montrose, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to Montrose, MI is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Montrose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Montrose.
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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
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 57: Montrose, Clio
1611 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto West Vienna Road
5.9 mi · 8 min · West Vienna Road
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Continue on East State Street
2598 ft · 1 min · East State Street
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Turn right onto North Saginaw Street
51 m · 5 sec · North Saginaw Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Saginaw Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Montrose.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
UAW Freeway
Merge slight left onto UAW Freeway
9.68 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Flint and Showers And Thunderstorms near Montrose.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flint to Montrose?
The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mount Morris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Flint and 11.1 miles from Montrose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.94 one way or $5.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Flint and Showers And Thunderstorms near Montrose.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Morris
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 Mount Morris.
Flint station
Durand Union Station
Lapeer station
Saginaw, MI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Montrose. Straight-line distance: 15.36 mi (24.72 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montrose
Human settlement in Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 1,538 |
| Coordinates | 43.1766900, -83.8927400 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montrose (-83.89274, 43.17669)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.32 | $6.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.14 | $8.27 |
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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