How far is Flint, MI from Seneca, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Seneca, MI is about 508 miles (817.5 km), with a travel time of about 09h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 374.3 miles (602.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
507.99 mi
09h 55m
Flight
374.25 mi
602.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
374.25 mi
Kilometers
602.3 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
507.99 mi
Kilometers
817.53 km
Drive Time
09h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seneca
Thu, Apr 23, 11:18 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 9:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-23T01:23
Arrive Seneca
Thu, Apr 23, 11:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
09h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:55 PM to 5:25 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flint
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Brevort
MI

Township in Mackinac County, Michigan

From Flint
253.7 mi
04h 57m
To Seneca
254.3 mi
04h 57m

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

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba

    1913 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto US-2 West

    1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West

  13. 13

    Continue on US 2

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2

  14. 14

    Continue on US-2 West

    61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · US-2 West

  15. 15

    Turn right

    17.3 mi · 21 min

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto M-28

    35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28

  17. 17

    Continue on Cedar Street

    836 ft · 29 sec · Cedar Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Munising

    59 m · 11 sec · East Munising

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto East Munising

    2.2 mi · 5 min · East Munising

  20. 20

    Continue on M-28

    35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28

  21. 21

    Continue on Cherry Creek Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Cherry Creek Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto County Road 480

    12.5 mi · 19 min · County Road 480

  23. 23

    Continue on Rail Street

    1945 ft · 36 sec · Rail Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Division Street

    153 m · 11 sec · Division Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    134 m · 13 sec · West Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Teal Lake Avenue

    2772 ft · 53 sec · North Teal Lake Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto US Highway 41

    2.7 mi · 4 min · US Highway 41

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    25 m · 5 sec

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout

    1.4 km · 2 min

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    27 m · 5 sec

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout

    85.2 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Front Street

    1176 ft · 35 sec · Front Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Reservation Street

    156 m · 13 sec · Reservation Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East White Street

    2806 ft · 1 min · East White Street

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Lincoln Drive

    1460 ft · 28 sec · North Lincoln Drive

  36. 36

    Continue on US-41

    8.4 mi · 12 min · US-41

  37. 37

    Continue on County Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road

  38. 38

    Continue on US-41

    822 ft · 20 sec · US-41

  39. 39

    Continue on Calumet Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Calumet Avenue

  40. 40

    Continue on US 41

    5 mi · 8 min · US 41

  41. 41

    Continue on Stanton Avenue

    2134 ft · 46 sec · Stanton Avenue

  42. 42

    Continue on Mohawk Street

    2115 ft · 50 sec · Mohawk Street

  43. 43

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    711 ft · 24 sec · 1st Street

  44. 44

    Continue on Seneca Road

    1655 ft · 45 sec · Seneca Road

  45. 45

    Turn straight onto Seneca Location

    42 m · 6 sec · Seneca Location

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seneca Location

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
46 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
UAW Freeway
228 mi · 45%
US Highway 41
88.8 mi · 17%
M-28
70.9 mi · 14%
US-2 West
62.1 mi · 12%
County Road 480
12.5 mi · 2%
US-41
8.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

UAW Freeway

Keep slight left

118 mi · 02h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
09h 55m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+133.7 mi
374.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brevort
04h 57m from Flint
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Flint and Partly Sunny near Seneca.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 508 miles (817.5 km) and usually takes 09h 55m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brevort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 253.7 miles from Flint and 254.3 miles from Seneca.

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

The direct path is about 374.3 miles (602.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 133.7 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $67.58 one way or $135.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 159.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brevort

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

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

BUS

St. Ignace, Michigan

29 mi away
448 North State St.
BUS

Mackinaw City, Michigan

36 mi away
102 South Huron Ave.
BUS

Pellston, Michigan

56 mi away
110 North US Highway 131
BUS

Cheboygan, MI

61 mi away
309 East State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Seneca. Straight-line distance: 374.25 mi (602.3 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
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#2 Seneca

Township in Lenawee County, Michigan

Population1,181
Coordinates47.3138100, -88.3617800
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Seneca (-88.36178, 47.31381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 818 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.92 gal
67.85 L · about $67.58
Round trip
$135.15
35.84 gal · 135.7 L
Estimated CO2
159.3 kg one way
Round trip: 318.5 kg / 702 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $67.58 $135.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $76.21 $152.43
Premium $4.65 $83.40 $166.80
Diesel $5.30 $95.05 $190.10

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 Seneca. The current time is 01:23:35.

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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.