How far is Flint, MI from Wilson, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to Wilson, MI is about 387.8 miles (624.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 262.5 miles (422.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 21m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 10m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Cheboygan County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Wilson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Wilson.
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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
62.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
117.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Manistique, Escanaba
1913 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto US-2 West
1.1 km · 1 min · US-2 West
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
134.6 mi · 2 hr 40 min · US-2 West
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Merge slight left onto North Lincoln Road
2 mi · 3 min · North Lincoln Road
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Turn right onto Ludington Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Ludington Street
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Continue on US 2 & 41
16.4 mi · 21 min · US 2 & 41
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Turn right onto Vincent Lane
77 m · 12 sec · Vincent Lane
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Turn right onto Old US 2/41
46 m · 7 sec · Old US 2/41
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old US 2/41
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Wilson.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US-2 West
Continue on US-2 West
135 mi · 02h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Flint and Clear near Wilson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flint to Wilson?
The road trip is about 387.8 miles (624.1 km) and usually takes 07h 10m 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?
Indian River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 193.7 miles from Flint and 194.1 miles from Wilson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 262.5 miles (422.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 125.3 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 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 $51.59 one way or $103.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Flint and Wilson, 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 Clear near Wilson.
Stop Ideas Near Indian River
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 Indian River.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Wilson. Straight-line distance: 262.52 mi (422.48 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wilson
Unincorporated community in Michigan
| Population | 1,973 |
| Coordinates | 45.7052400, -87.4381800 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilson (-87.43818, 45.70524)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 624 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 50m |
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 | $51.59 | $103.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $58.18 | $116.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $63.67 | $127.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $72.56 | $145.12 |
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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