How far is Flint, MI from Sault Ste. Marie, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to Sault Ste. Marie, MI is about 280.9 miles (452 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 242.8 miles (390.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 43m 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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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 04h 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Sault Ste. Marie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Sault Ste. Marie.
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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
167.8 mi · 2 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Easterday Avenue
1668 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto West Easterday Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · West Easterday Avenue
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Turn left onto Bingham Avenue
1576 ft · 1 min · Bingham Avenue
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Turn right onto Dawson Street
88 m · 13 sec · Dawson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dawson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Sault Ste. Marie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
UAW Freeway
Keep slight left
168 mi · 02h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Flint and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Sault Ste. Marie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flint to Sault Ste. Marie?
The road trip is about 280.9 miles (452 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?
Grayling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.4 miles from Flint and 140.4 miles from Sault Ste. Marie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 242.8 miles (390.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 7:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.37 one way or $74.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Flint and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Sault Ste. Marie.
Stop Ideas Near Grayling
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 Grayling.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Sault Ste. Marie. Straight-line distance: 242.79 mi (390.73 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sault Ste. Marie
City in Michigan, United States
| Population | 13,359 |
| Coordinates | 46.4953000, -84.3453200 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sault Ste. Marie (-84.34532, 46.4953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 452 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
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 | $37.37 | $74.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.15 | $84.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $46.12 | $92.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $52.56 | $105.13 |
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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