How far is Flint, MI from Stambaugh, Iron River, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Stambaugh, Iron River, MI is about 457.1 miles (735.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 322.6 miles (519.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
457.11 mi
08h 46m
Flight
322.55 mi
519.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
322.55 mi
Kilometers
519.1 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
457.11 mi
Kilometers
735.65 km
Drive Time
08h 46m

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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 08h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stambaugh, Iron River
Tue, Jun 2, 10:22 AM CDT
Return by in Flint
Tue, Jun 2, 8:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-06-02T02:36
Arrive Stambaugh, Iron River
Tue, Jun 2, 11:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
08h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:46 PM to 3:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:28 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
Saint Ignace
MI

City in Michigan, USA

From Flint
228.3 mi
04h 23m
To Stambaugh, Iron River
228.8 mi
04h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Stambaugh, Iron River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Stambaugh, Iron River.

  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

    133.4 mi · 2 hr 38 min · US-2 West

  15. 15

    Turn right onto County Road 426 M.5 Road

    2894 ft · 1 min · County Road 426 M.5 Road

  16. 16

    Continue on County 426 M.5 Road

    2005 ft · 1 min · County 426 M.5 Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 18th Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · 18th Road

  18. 18

    Continue on I Road

    1237 ft · 21 sec · I Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 18th Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · 18th Road

  20. 20

    Continue on G Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · G Road

  21. 21

    Continue on 17th Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · 17th Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto C Road

    1232 ft · 24 sec · C Road

  23. 23

    Turn right

    41.2 mi · 56 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 7 min

  25. 25

    Turn left

    12.8 mi · 19 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North 5th Street

    116 m · 12 sec · North 5th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Crystal Avenue

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Crystal Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Lay Avenue

    1990 ft · 55 sec · North Lay Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1165 ft · 37 sec · Washington Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Diamond Street

    1561 ft · 55 sec · Diamond Street

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Stambaugh Avenue

    1139 ft · 44 sec · Stambaugh Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Holly Street

    17 m · 2 sec · Holly Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holly Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Stambaugh, Iron River.

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
33 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
UAW Freeway
228 mi · 50%
US-2 West
134 mi · 29%
Crystal Avenue
15.1 mi · 3%
18th Road
7.85 mi · 2%
C Road
6.19 mi · 1%
17th Road
3.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US-2 West

Continue on US-2 West

133 mi · 02h 38m

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
08h 46m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+134.5 mi
322.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Ignace
04h 23m from Flint
Leave By
6:28 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Flint and Sunny near Stambaugh, Iron River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flint to Stambaugh, Iron River?

The road trip is about 457.1 miles (735.6 km) and usually takes 08h 46m 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?

Saint Ignace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 228.3 miles from Flint and 228.8 miles from Stambaugh, Iron River.

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

The direct path is about 322.6 miles (519.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 134.5 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 $60.83 one way or $121.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 143.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Flint and Stambaugh, Iron River, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Flint and Sunny near Stambaugh, Iron River.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Ignace

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

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

BUS

St. Ignace, Michigan

448 North State St.
BUS

Mackinaw City, Michigan

9 mi away
102 South Huron Ave.
BUS

Cheboygan, MI

32 mi away
309 East State Street
BUS

Pellston, Michigan

35 mi away
110 North US Highway 131

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Stambaugh, Iron River. Straight-line distance: 322.55 mi (519.1 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Stambaugh, Iron River

#2 Stambaugh, Iron River

City in Iron County, Michigan, United States of America

Population1,215
Coordinates46.0810700, -88.6270800
Altitude498
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Stambaugh, Iron River (-88.62708, 46.08107)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 736 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.13 gal
61.06 L · about $60.83
Round trip
$121.65
32.26 gal · 122.12 L
Estimated CO2
143.3 kg one way
Round trip: 286.7 kg / 632 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $60.83 $121.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $68.60 $137.20
Premium $4.65 $75.07 $150.14
Diesel $5.30 $85.55 $171.11

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 · Jun 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Flint, MI and Stambaugh, Iron River, MI. The current time in Flint is 02:36:33, although it is 01:36:33 in Stambaugh, Iron River.

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.