How far is Flint, MI from Union City, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Union City, MI is about 119.9 miles (192.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
119.85 mi
02h 12m
Flight
98.53 mi
158.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.53 mi
Kilometers
158.57 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.85 mi
Kilometers
192.88 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Thu, Nov 12, 6:28 AM EST
Return by in Flint
Thu, Nov 12, 8:40 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-11-12T04:16
Arrive Union City
Thu, Nov 12, 6:28 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:06 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flint
9:30 PM EST
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
Waverly
MI

City in Bremer County, Iowa, United States

From Flint
59.9 mi
01h 06m
To Union City
60 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44ยฐF
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 15 mph N
Destination
45ยฐF
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Union City.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m ยท 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto East Court Street

    1463 ft ยท 47 sec ยท East Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1772 ft ยท 41 sec ยท South Grand Traverse Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1102 ft ยท 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

    46 mi ยท 47 min ยท Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Clare, Lansing

    2079 ft ยท 25 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    3256 ft ยท 40 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1 km ยท 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi ยท 15 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Charlotte, Fort Wayne

    48 mi ยท 51 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward M 60: Jackson, Three Rivers

    2417 ft ยท 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto M-60

    3.4 mi ยท 5 min ยท M-60

  13. 13

    Continue on East Leroy Street

    1.3 mi ยท 2 min ยท East Leroy Street

  14. 14

    Continue on M-60

    3 mi ยท 4 min ยท M-60

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    1.1 km ยท 2 min ยท North Broadway Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Ellen Street

    96 m ยท 14 sec ยท Ellen Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Ellen Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
48 mi ยท 40%
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
46 mi ยท 38%
US 127
16.1 mi ยท 13%
M-60
6.45 mi ยท 5%
East Leroy Street
1.33 mi ยท 1%
North Broadway Street
0.66 mi ยท 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Charlotte, Fort Wayne

48 mi ยท 00h 51m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
98.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waverly
01h 06m from Flint
Leave By
2:06 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Flint and Chance Rain Showers near Union City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flint to Union City?

The road trip is about 119.9 miles (192.9 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.9 miles from Flint and 60 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.25 one way or $34.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Flint and Chance Rain Showers near Union City.

Stop Ideas Near Waverly

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

11 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

47 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

55 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

56 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Union City. Straight-line distance: 98.53 mi (158.57 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Union City

#2 Union City

Village in Michigan, United States

Population1,564
Coordinates42.0667100, -85.1360900
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Union City (-85.13609, 42.06671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.23 gal
16.01 L ยท about $17.25
Round trip
$34.49
8.46 gal ยท 32.02 L
Estimated CO2
37.6 kg one way
Round trip: 75.2 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.08 $17.25 $34.49
Mid-grade $4.76 $20.14 $40.28
Premium $5.35 $22.64 $45.29
Diesel $6.47 $27.38 $54.75

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 ยท Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Union City. The current time is 04:16:33.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.