How far is Flint, MI from Wacousta, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to Wacousta, MI is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.8 miles (85 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Wacousta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Wacousta.
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Start on the route
28 m · 11 sec
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Turn uturn onto East Court Street
1463 ft · 47 sec · East Court Street
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Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
1772 ft · 41 sec · South Grand Traverse Street
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Take the ramp right
1102 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
46 mi · 47 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Clare, Lansing
2079 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
3256 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
1 km · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Airport Road
2349 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto Airport Road
1238 ft · 39 sec · Airport Road
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Turn left onto West Clark Road
5 mi · 7 min · West Clark Road
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Turn right onto Wacousta Road
1 mi · 1 min · Wacousta Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wacousta Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Wacousta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
46 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Flint and Mostly Sunny near Wacousta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flint to Wacousta?
The road trip is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Morrice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Flint and 29.6 miles from Wacousta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.8 miles (85 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.88 one way or $15.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Flint and Mostly Sunny near Wacousta.
Stop Ideas Near Morrice
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 Morrice.
Owosso, MI
Durand Union Station
East Lansing station
Flint station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Wacousta. Straight-line distance: 52.84 mi (85.03 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wacousta
Township in Clinton County, Michigan
| Population | 1,440 |
| Coordinates | 42.8278100, -84.7008200 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wacousta (-84.70082, 42.82781)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.89 | $17.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.73 | $19.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.09 | $22.17 |
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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