How far is Flint, MI from Rogers City, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Rogers City, MI is about 200.3 miles (322.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
200.26 mi
03h 52m
Flight
166.56 mi
268.06 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.56 mi
Kilometers
268.06 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.26 mi
Kilometers
322.28 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rogers City
Thu, Apr 23, 9:02 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 12:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-23T05:09
Arrive Rogers City
Thu, Apr 23, 9:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flint
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Whittemore
MI

Human settlement in Iosco County, Michigan, United States of America

From Flint
100.1 mi
01h 56m
To Rogers City
100.1 mi
01h 56m

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
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Rogers City.

  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

    38 mi · 41 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    26.6 mi · 27 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward M 61: Standish, Gladwin

    2011 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto M-61

    2.1 mi · 3 min · M-61

  12. 12

    Continue on West Cedar Street

    3191 ft · 1 min · West Cedar Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2903 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West Huron Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · West Huron Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West Center Road

    1 km · 1 min · West Center Road

  16. 16

    Continue on East Huron Road

    2 mi · 3 min · East Huron Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Hale Road

    4 mi · 5 min · North Hale Road

  18. 18

    Continue on State Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Hale Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Hale Road

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 65

    4.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 65

  21. 21

    Continue on South Bullock Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · South Bullock Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 65

    4.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 65

  23. 23

    Continue on M 65

    4.4 mi · 5 min · M 65

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 65

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65

  25. 25

    Continue on M 65

    4 mi · 5 min · M 65

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 65

    10.9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 65

  27. 27

    Continue on Baker Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Baker Road

  28. 28

    Continue on South State Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South State Road

  29. 29

    Continue on State Highway 65

    38.8 mi · 45 min · State Highway 65

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  31. 31

    Turn left onto M 65 North

    8.9 mi · 10 min · M 65 North

  32. 32

    Continue on M-65 North

    1.1 mi · 1 min · M-65 North

  33. 33

    Continue on State Highway 65

    3.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 65

  34. 34

    Continue on Michigan Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Michigan Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on State Highway 65

    2645 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 65

  36. 36

    Continue on M-65

    4.4 mi · 5 min · M-65

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US-23 South

    7.7 mi · 9 min · US-23 South

  38. 38

    Continue on South Bradley Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Bradley Highway

  39. 39

    Turn right onto West Erie Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Erie Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto North Third Street

    981 ft · 39 sec · North Third Street

  41. 41

    Turn left onto West Huron Avenue

    31 m · 3 sec · West Huron Avenue

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Huron Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
42 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
UAW Freeway
74.3 mi · 37%
State Highway 65
65.8 mi · 33%
M 65 North
8.94 mi · 4%
M 65
8.39 mi · 4%
US-23 South
7.72 mi · 4%
West Huron Road
6.29 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 65

Continue on State Highway 65

38.8 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.7 mi
166.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whittemore
01h 56m from Flint
Leave By
9:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Flint and Mostly Sunny near Rogers City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flint to Rogers City?

The road trip is about 200.3 miles (322.3 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?

Whittemore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.1 miles from Flint and 100.1 miles from Rogers City.

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

The direct path is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 9:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.66 one way or $53.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Whittemore

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Whittemore, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Tawas City, MI

22 mi away
1020 West Lake Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

71 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

89 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Alpena, MI

95 mi away
2060 Michigan Highway 32 West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Rogers City. Straight-line distance: 166.56 mi (268.06 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Rogers City

#2 Rogers City

City in Michigan, United States

Population2,653
Coordinates45.4214000, -83.8183300
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Rogers City (-83.81833, 45.4214)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.07 gal
26.75 L · about $26.66
Round trip
$53.32
14.14 gal · 53.5 L
Estimated CO2
62.8 kg one way
Round trip: 125.7 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.66 $53.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.07 $60.14
Premium $4.65 $32.90 $65.81
Diesel $5.30 $37.50 $75.00

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 Rogers City. The current time is 05:09:13.

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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.