How far is Flint, MI from Quinnesec, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to Quinnesec, MI is about 417.3 miles (671.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 286.8 miles (461.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 28m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 44m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Quinnesec.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Quinnesec.
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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
62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
1913 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto US-2 West
1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
134.6 mi · 2 hr 40 min · US-2 West
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Merge slight left onto North Lincoln Road
2 mi · 3 min · North Lincoln Road
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Turn right onto Ludington Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Ludington Street
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Continue on US 2 & 41
20.5 mi · 26 min · US 2 & 41
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Turn right
25.4 mi · 29 min
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Turn left onto Quinnesec Street
21 m · 2 sec · Quinnesec Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Quinnesec Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Quinnesec.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Flint and Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Quinnesec.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flint to Quinnesec?
The road trip is about 417.3 miles (671.5 km) and usually takes 07h 44m 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?
Cheboygan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 208.4 miles from Flint and 208.8 miles from Quinnesec.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 286.8 miles (461.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 130.5 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 $55.51 one way or $111.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 130.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Flint and Quinnesec, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Flint and Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Quinnesec.
Stop Ideas Near Cheboygan
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 Cheboygan.
Cheboygan, MI
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Quinnesec. Straight-line distance: 286.85 mi (461.64 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Quinnesec
Census-designated place in Dickinson County, Michigan
| Population | 1,191 |
| Coordinates | 45.8063500, -87.9884600 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
End: Quinnesec (-87.98846, 45.80635)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 671 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 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 | $55.51 | $111.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $62.60 | $125.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $68.51 | $137.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $78.07 | $156.15 |
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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