How far is Flint, MI from Saint Charles, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Saint Charles, MI is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
44.68 mi
01h 02m
Flight
30.13 mi
48.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.13 mi
Kilometers
48.49 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.68 mi
Kilometers
71.91 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Charles
Tue, May 12, 8:30 PM EDT
Return by in Flint
Tue, May 12, 9:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-05-12T19:27
Arrive Saint Charles
Tue, May 12, 8:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
Montrose
MI

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

From Flint
22.3 mi
00h 31m
To Saint Charles
22.4 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph SSE
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Saint Charles.

  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

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward M 57: Montrose, Clio

    1611 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Vienna Road

    5.9 mi · 8 min · West Vienna Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East State Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Vienna Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Vienna Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Peet Road

    9 mi · 12 min · Peet Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Peet Road

    122 m · 8 sec · Peet Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Broad Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · East Broad Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Broad Street

    972 ft · 24 sec · West Broad Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Brady Street

    2168 ft · 41 sec · Brady Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Brady Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Brady Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Oakley Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Oakley Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Graham Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · South Graham Road

  22. 22

    Continue on West Belle Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Belle Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Saginaw Street

    2 m · 1 sec · South Saginaw Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Saginaw Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
UAW Freeway
14.5 mi · 33%
Peet Road
9.08 mi · 20%
West Vienna Road
5.86 mi · 13%
South Graham Road
3.47 mi · 8%
Oakley Road
3.11 mi · 7%
Brady Road
1.53 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

UAW Freeway

Merge slight left onto UAW Freeway

9.68 mi · 00h 10m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
30.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montrose
00h 31m from Flint
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers leaving Flint and Widespread Frost then Rain Showers Likely near Saint Charles.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flint to Saint Charles?

The road trip is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Montrose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Flint and 22.4 miles from Saint Charles.

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

The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.96 one way or $11.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers around Flint and Widespread Frost then Rain Showers Likely near Saint Charles.

Stop Ideas Near Montrose

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

26 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Saginaw, MI

29 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Owosso, MI

30 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

31 mi away
200 South Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 30.13 mi (48.49 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Saint Charles

#2 Saint Charles

Village in Michigan, United States

Population1,886
Coordinates43.2969700, -84.1405300
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Saint Charles (-84.14053, 43.29697)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.58 gal
5.97 L · about $5.96
Round trip
$11.92
3.16 gal · 11.94 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.96 $11.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.72 $13.44
Premium $4.65 $7.35 $14.71
Diesel $5.30 $8.38 $16.76

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Saint Charles. The current time is 19:27:47.

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.