How far is Flint, MI from Saginaw, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Saginaw, MI is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.42 mi
00h 43m
Flight
31.09 mi
50.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.09 mi
Kilometers
50.03 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.42 mi
Kilometers
60.22 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saginaw
Thu, Apr 23, 2:56 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 3:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-23T02:12
Arrive Saginaw
Thu, Apr 23, 2:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Flint
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Birch Run
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From Flint
18.7 mi
00h 21m
To Saginaw
18.7 mi
00h 21m

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
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on East Remington Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Remington Street

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto East Holland Avenue

    66 m · 4 sec · East Holland Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Holland Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
UAW Freeway
33 mi · 88%
East Remington Street
1.93 mi · 5%
East Holland Avenue
1.35 mi · 4%
East Third Street
0.35 mi · 1%
M 46
0.24 mi · 1%
I 475 North
0.22 mi · 1%
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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
31.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Birch Run
00h 21m from Flint
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Flint and Mostly Sunny near Saginaw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Birch Run is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Flint and 18.7 miles from Saginaw.

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

The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Birch Run

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Birch Run, 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 Birch Run.

BUS

Saginaw, MI

23 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Flint station

29 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Bay City, MI

40 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
RAIL

Durand Union Station

41 mi away
200 South Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Saginaw. Straight-line distance: 31.09 mi (50.03 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

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

#2 Saginaw

The most populous city in Saginaw County, Michigan.

Population47,823
Coordinates43.4194700, -83.9508100
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Saginaw (-83.95081, 43.41947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
5 L · about $4.98
Round trip
$9.96
2.64 gal · 10 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.98 $9.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.61 $11.23
Premium $4.65 $6.14 $12.29
Diesel $5.30 $7.00 $14.00

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 Saginaw. The current time is 02:12:53.

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.