How far is Flint, MI from Scottville, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Scottville, MI is about 178.4 miles (287.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
178.4 mi
03h 32m
Flight
145.36 mi
233.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.36 mi
Kilometers
233.93 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.4 mi
Kilometers
287.1 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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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 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scottville
Tue, May 5, 11:18 PM EDT
Return by in Flint
Wed, May 6, 2:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-05-05T19:45
Arrive Scottville
Tue, May 5, 11:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 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
9:56 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
Clare
MI

Town in Michigan

From Flint
89 mi
01h 46m
To Scottville
89.4 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    36.9 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West: Midland

    1046 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10: Clare

    38 mi · 38 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 WEST, TO M 115: Ludington, Cadillac

    56.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    865 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    21.6 mi · 30 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    15 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 West
71.4 mi · 40%
UAW Freeway
46.5 mi · 26%
US 10
38 mi · 21%
East Third Street
0.35 mi
I 475 North
0.22 mi
Saginaw Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

US 10 WEST

Take the exit slight right toward US 10 WEST, TO M 115: Ludington, Cadillac

56.8 mi · 01h 15m

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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.1 mi
145.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clare
01h 46m from Flint
Leave By
9:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Flint and Chance Rain Showers near Scottville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178.4 miles (287.1 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?

Clare is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89 miles from Flint and 89.4 miles from Scottville.

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

The direct path is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 9:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.76 one way or $47.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Flint and Chance Rain Showers near Scottville.

Stop Ideas Near Clare

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

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

BUS

Big Rapids, Michigan

59 mi away
14342 Northland Dr.
BUS

Reed City, Michigan

60 mi away
US 10 & 220th Ave.
BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

71 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

74 mi away
130 North Ensley St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Scottville. Straight-line distance: 145.36 mi (233.93 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

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

#2 Scottville

City in Mason County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,209
Coordinates43.9547300, -86.2800800
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Scottville (-86.28008, 43.95473)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.3 gal
23.83 L · about $23.76
Round trip
$47.51
12.6 gal · 47.66 L
Estimated CO2
56 kg one way
Round trip: 112 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.76 $47.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.79 $53.59
Premium $4.65 $29.32 $58.64
Diesel $5.30 $33.42 $66.83

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Scottville. The current time is 19:45:45.

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.