How far is Flint, MI from Sharon, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Sharon, MI is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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
153.09 mi
02h 55m
Flight
128.7 mi
207.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.7 mi
Kilometers
207.12 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.09 mi
Kilometers
246.38 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sharon
Thu, Apr 23, 10:39 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 1:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-23T07:44
Arrive Sharon
Thu, Apr 23, 10:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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
Sterling
MI

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

From Flint
76.5 mi
01h 27m
To Sharon
76.6 mi
01h 27m

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
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.1 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward North Higgins Lake State Park

    1702 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Federal Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Federal Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on North Higgins Lake Drive

    4.4 mi · 6 min · North Higgins Lake Drive

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Military Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Military Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Fletcher Road

    4 mi · 7 min · West Fletcher Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Fletcher Road Southeast

    12 mi · 21 min · Fletcher Road Southeast

  17. 17

    Continue on West Sharon Road

    1717 ft · 36 sec · West Sharon Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Military Road

    983 ft · 27 sec · South Military Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Military Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
UAW Freeway
128 mi · 83%
Fletcher Road Southeast
12 mi · 8%
North Higgins Lake Drive
4.37 mi · 3%
West Fletcher Road
3.96 mi · 3%
South Military Road
1.88 mi · 1%
West Federal Highway
1.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

UAW Freeway

Keep slight left

62.9 mi · 01h 03m

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
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
128.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sterling
01h 27m from Flint
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Flint and Mostly Sunny near Sharon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.5 miles from Flint and 76.6 miles from Sharon.

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

The direct path is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.36 one way or $40.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sterling

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

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

BUS

Tawas City, MI

46 mi away
1020 West Lake Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

49 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

67 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

113 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Sharon. Straight-line distance: 128.7 mi (207.12 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

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

#2 Sharon

Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan

Population1,782
Coordinates44.5836200, -85.0739400
Altitude321
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Sharon (-85.07394, 44.58362)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.4 gal
20.45 L · about $20.36
Round trip
$40.73
10.8 gal · 40.9 L
Estimated CO2
48 kg one way
Round trip: 96 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.36 $40.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.97 $45.93
Premium $4.65 $25.13 $50.26
Diesel $5.30 $28.64 $57.28

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 Sharon. The current time is 07:44:01.

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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.