How far is Flint, MI from West Branch, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to West Branch, MI is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
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.
Township in Bay County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers
Widespread Frost then Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and West Branch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint and West Branch.
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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
47.9 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 Business: West Branch
2302 ft · 58 sec
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Turn right onto Cook Road
2636 ft · 49 sec · Cook Road
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Turn straight onto Business Loop I-75
1.2 km · 1 min · Business Loop I-75
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Continue on South M-76
1.5 km · 1 min · South M-76
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Continue on Tawas Road
128 m · 9 sec · Tawas Road
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Continue on East Houghton Avenue
1 km · 1 min · East Houghton Avenue
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
16 m · 2 sec · North 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and West Branch.
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
47.9 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers leaving Flint and Widespread Frost then Rain Showers near West Branch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flint to West Branch?
The road trip is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Kawkawlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.9 miles from Flint and 49.9 miles from West Branch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.27 one way or $26.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers around Flint and Widespread Frost then Rain Showers near West Branch.
Stop Ideas Near Kawkawlin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Bay City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kawkawlin.
Bay City, MI
Saginaw, MI
Flint station
Owosso, MI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and West Branch. Straight-line distance: 91.57 mi (147.37 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Branch
City Michigan
| Population | 2,525 |
| Coordinates | 44.2764100, -84.2386100 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Branch (-84.23861, 44.27641)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.27 | $26.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.97 | $29.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.38 | $32.76 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.67 | $37.34 |
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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