How far is Flint, MI from Spencer, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to Spencer, MI is about 159.3 miles (256.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 10m.
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.
Human settlement in Arenac County, Michigan, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Spencer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Spencer.
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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
17.1 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward North Higgins Lake State Park
1702 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto West Federal Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Federal Highway
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Continue on North Higgins Lake Drive
4.4 mi · 6 min · North Higgins Lake Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Military Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Military Road
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Turn left onto West Fletcher Road
4 mi · 7 min · West Fletcher Road
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Continue on Fletcher Road Southeast
12 mi · 21 min · Fletcher Road Southeast
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Continue on West Sharon Road
2019 ft · 42 sec · West Sharon Road
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Turn right onto North Sharon Road Southeast
2159 ft · 59 sec · North Sharon Road Southeast
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Keep slight left to continue on North Sharon Road Southeast
3.9 mi · 9 min · North Sharon Road Southeast
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Turn left onto Spencer Road Southeast
2 mi · 5 min · Spencer Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Golden Road Southeast
38 m · 5 sec · Golden Road Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Golden Road Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Spencer.
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
62.9 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Sunny leaving Flint and Sunny near Spencer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flint to Spencer?
The road trip is about 159.3 miles (256.3 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.6 miles from Flint and 79.7 miles from Spencer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 10:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.19 one way or $42.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Flint and Sunny near Spencer.
Stop Ideas Near Sterling
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 Sterling.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Spencer. Straight-line distance: 133.14 mi (214.27 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spencer
Township in Kent County, Michigan
| Population | 4,292 |
| Coordinates | 44.6414000, -85.1147700 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spencer (-85.11477, 44.6414)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $21.19 | $42.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.90 | $47.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.16 | $52.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.81 | $59.62 |
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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