How far is Flint, MI from Ossineke, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to Ossineke, MI is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.1 miles (211 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
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 Arenac County, Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Ossineke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Ossineke.
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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
38 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left
26.6 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 61: Standish, Gladwin
2011 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto M-61
2.1 mi · 3 min · M-61
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Continue on West Cedar Street
3191 ft · 1 min · West Cedar Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2903 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on West Huron Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · West Huron Road
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Continue on West Center Road
1 km · 1 min · West Center Road
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Continue on East Huron Road
26.2 mi · 37 min · East Huron Road
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Continue on West Lake Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · West Lake Street
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Continue on West Bay Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Bay Street
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Continue on North Huron Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · North Huron Road
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Continue on North Huron Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Huron Drive
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Continue on North Huron Road
4.7 mi · 6 min · North Huron Road
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Continue on North State Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Street
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Continue on Huron Road
17.4 mi · 23 min · Huron Road
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Continue on North Huron Road
18.7 mi · 21 min · North Huron Road
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Continue straight
43 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto East Nicholson Hill Road
35 m · 7 sec · East Nicholson Hill Road
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Turn right
23 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Ossineke.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
UAW Freeway
Merge slight left
38 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Sunny leaving Flint and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Ossineke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flint to Ossineke?
The road trip is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?
Omer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.1 miles from Flint and 83.1 miles from Ossineke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.1 miles (211 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.10 one way or $44.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Flint and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Ossineke.
Stop Ideas Near Omer
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 Omer.
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Flint station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Ossineke. Straight-line distance: 131.13 mi (211.04 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ossineke
Unincorporated community in Michigan
| Population | 1,593 |
| Coordinates | 44.9022300, -83.4424700 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ossineke (-83.44247, 44.90223)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $22.10 | $44.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.92 | $49.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.27 | $54.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.08 | $62.16 |
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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