How far is Flint, MI from Pokagon, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to Pokagon, MI is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.9 miles (238 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Pokagon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Pokagon.
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Start on the route
28 m · 11 sec
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Turn uturn onto East Court Street
1463 ft · 47 sec · East Court Street
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Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
1772 ft · 41 sec · South Grand Traverse Street
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Take the ramp right
1102 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
46 mi · 47 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Clare, Lansing
2079 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
3256 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
1 km · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
14.4 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Charlotte, Fort Wayne
34.4 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94: Chicago, Detroit
839 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago
52.1 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 51: Decatur, Dowagiac
1605 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto 43rd Street
73 m · 4 sec · 43rd Street
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Continue on M-51
5.8 mi · 8 min · M-51
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Continue on State Highway 51
962 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 51
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Continue on East Delaware Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Delaware Street
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Continue on State Highway 51
1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 51
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Continue on M-51
12.7 mi · 17 min · M-51
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Continue on North Front Street
1366 ft · 40 sec · North Front Street
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Turn right onto West Prairie Ronde Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Prairie Ronde Street
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Continue on North Paul Street
2395 ft · 1 min · North Paul Street
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Turn right onto Spruce Street
958 ft · 26 sec · Spruce Street
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Continue on M-51
5.6 mi · 8 min · M-51
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Turn slight left onto Pennsylvania Street
567 ft · 30 sec · Pennsylvania Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pokagon Highway
26 m · 2 sec · Pokagon Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pokagon Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Pokagon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Chicago
52.1 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Flint and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pokagon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flint to Pokagon?
The road trip is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?
Olivet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Flint and 88.9 miles from Pokagon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.9 miles (238 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 10:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.64 one way or $47.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Flint and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pokagon.
Stop Ideas Near Olivet
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 Olivet.
Albion station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
East Lansing station
Jackson station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Pokagon. Straight-line distance: 147.88 mi (237.99 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pokagon
Township in Cass County, Michigan
| Population | 1,969 |
| Coordinates | 41.9125500, -86.1764000 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pokagon (-86.1764, 41.91255)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 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 | $23.64 | $47.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.67 | $53.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.18 | $58.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.26 | $66.51 |
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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