How far is Flint, MI from Whitmore Lake, MI?

The driving distance from Flint, MI to Whitmore Lake, MI is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.33 mi
00h 50m
Flight
39.69 mi
63.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.69 mi
Kilometers
63.87 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.33 mi
Kilometers
69.73 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitmore Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 5:59 AM EDT
Return by in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 6:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flint
2026-04-23T05:08
Arrive Whitmore Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 5:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flint
9:30 PM EDT
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
Fenton
MI

City in Michigan

From Flint
21.7 mi
00h 25m
To Whitmore Lake
21.6 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Whitmore Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Whitmore Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto East Court Street

    1463 ft · 47 sec · East Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1772 ft · 41 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75, US 23: Detroit, Saginaw

    1611 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South, US 23 South: Detroit

    3048 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor

    36.4 mi · 39 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward M 36: Pinckney, South Lyon

    1537 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 9 Mile Road

    55 m · 3 sec · 9 Mile Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto 9 Mile Road

    92 m · 5 sec · 9 Mile Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 9 Mile Road

    26 m · 1 sec · 9 Mile Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto 9 Mile Road

    2792 ft · 1 min · 9 Mile Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Shore Drive

    39 m · 6 sec · East Shore Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Whitmore Lake.

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23
36.4 mi · 84%
I 75 South
2.71 mi · 6%
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
2.1 mi · 5%
9 Mile Road
0.64 mi · 1%
South Grand Traverse Street
0.54 mi · 1%
I 75
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 23

Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Ann Arbor

36.4 mi · 00h 39m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
39.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fenton
00h 25m from Flint
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Flint and Mostly Sunny near Whitmore Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flint to Whitmore Lake?

The road trip is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Fenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Flint and 21.6 miles from Whitmore Lake.

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

The direct path is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.77 one way or $11.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Flint and Mostly Sunny near Whitmore Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Fenton

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

24 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
RAIL

Durand Union Station

26 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

38 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Lapeer station

43 mi away
73 Howard St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Whitmore Lake. Straight-line distance: 39.69 mi (63.87 km).

Flint

#1 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Whitmore Lake

#2 Whitmore Lake

City in Michigan, United States of America

Population6,423
Coordinates42.4397000, -83.7453000
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Flint (-83.68746, 43.01253)
End: Whitmore Lake (-83.7453, 42.4397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.79 L · about $5.77
Round trip
$11.54
3.06 gal · 11.58 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.77 $11.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.51 $13.01
Premium $4.65 $7.12 $14.24
Diesel $5.30 $8.12 $16.23

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Flint and Whitmore Lake. The current time is 05:08:58.

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.