How far is Flint, MI from Porter, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Porter, MI is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.23 mi
01h 32m
Flight
52.52 mi
84.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.52 mi
Kilometers
84.53 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.23 mi
Kilometers
116.24 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Porter
Thu, Apr 23, 4:39 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 6:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-23T03:06
Arrive Porter
Thu, Apr 23, 4:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flint
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Saginaw
MI

The most populous city in Saginaw County, Michigan.

From Flint
36.1 mi
00h 46m
To Porter
36.2 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23.4 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward M 46: Buena Vista, Sandusky

    1287 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Holland Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · East Holland Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto East Holland Avenue

    1099 ft · 16 sec · East Holland Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Holland Avenue

    32 m · 6 sec · East Holland Avenue

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto East Holland Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Holland Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto East Remington Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Remington Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Sheridan Avenue

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Williams Street

    2311 ft · 34 sec · Williams Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Gratiot Road

  19. 19

    Continue on East Saginaw Street

    3158 ft · 41 sec · East Saginaw Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Saginaw Street

    715 ft · 9 sec · North Saginaw Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Gratiot Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Saginaw Street

    2661 ft · 1 min · Saginaw Street

  23. 23

    Continue on West Saginaw Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Saginaw Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Road

  25. 25

    Continue on East Monroe Road

    5 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North 8th Street

    1194 ft · 41 sec · North 8th Street

  27. 27

    Continue on North McClelland Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · North McClelland Road

  28. 28

    Continue on 11 Mile Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · 11 Mile Road

  29. 29

    Continue on West Odd Road

    2589 ft · 1 min · West Odd Road

  30. 30

    Continue on South Porter Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Porter Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Porter Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
UAW Freeway
33 mi · 46%
Gratiot Road
16.7 mi · 23%
East Monroe Road
5 mi · 7%
North McClelland Road
3.79 mi · 5%
11 Mile Road
2.52 mi · 3%
Sheridan Avenue
1.95 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

UAW Freeway

Merge slight left

23.4 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
52.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saginaw
00h 46m from Flint
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Flint and Mostly Sunny near Porter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km) and usually takes 01h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saginaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.1 miles from Flint and 36.2 miles from Porter.

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

The direct path is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.62 one way or $19.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Flint and Mostly Sunny near Porter.

Stop Ideas Near Saginaw

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Saginaw and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Food stop 12.8 mi away

Old City Hall

Bay City , MI
814 Saginaw St, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 4.5/5 660 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Bar,Restaurant
Bay City Hall
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

Bay City Hall

Bay City , MI
301 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 3.7/5 14 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saginaw.

BUS

Saginaw, MI

2 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

21 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Owosso, MI

50 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Flint station

51 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Porter. Straight-line distance: 52.52 mi (84.53 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

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

#2 Porter

Township in Midland County, Michigan

Population2,447
Coordinates43.5186400, -84.4663900
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Porter (-84.46639, 43.51864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.65 L · about $9.62
Round trip
$19.23
5.1 gal · 19.3 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.62 $19.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.85 $21.69
Premium $4.65 $11.87 $23.74
Diesel $5.30 $13.53 $27.05

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

There is no time difference between Flint and Porter. The current time is 03:06:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.