How far is Fremont, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Fremont, MI to Flint, MI is about 159.7 miles (257 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
159.66 mi
02h 35m
Flight
117.75 mi
189.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.75 mi
Kilometers
189.5 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.66 mi
Kilometers
256.95 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 AM EDT
Return by in Fremont
Thu, Apr 23, 3:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-04-22T22:04
Arrive Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fremont
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
Ionia
MI

City in and county seat of Ionia County, Michigan, United States

From Fremont
78.5 mi
01h 17m
To Flint
81.2 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ESE
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Flint.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Darling Avenue

    43 m · 12 sec · North Darling Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    133 m · 19 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Stewart Avenue

    3134 ft · 1 min · South Stewart Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on South Warner Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South Warner Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on South Warner Avenue

    5.9 mi · 8 min · South Warner Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on West 118th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West 118th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Luce Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Luce Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on West 128th Street

    2443 ft · 40 sec · West 128th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Alger Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Alger Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Squires Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Squires Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bailey Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Bailey Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Newaygo Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · North Newaygo Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Apple Avenue

    50 m · 2 sec · Apple Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Apple Avenue

    12.8 mi · 18 min · Apple Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Alpine Avenue Northwest

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  17. 17

    Take the exit left

    1955 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    58 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Flint

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    54.8 mi · 56 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alpine Avenue Northwest
63.6 mi · 40%
I 69 East
57.3 mi · 36%
Apple Avenue
12.8 mi · 8%
South Warner Avenue
8.21 mi · 5%
Bailey Road
4.93 mi · 3%
North Newaygo Road
3.17 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Alpine Avenue Northwest

Merge slight right

58 mi · 01h 02m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42 mi
117.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ionia
01h 17m from Fremont
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fremont and Sunny near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Flint?

The road trip is about 159.7 miles (257 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Ionia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.5 miles from Fremont and 81.2 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.23 one way or $42.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fremont and Sunny near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Ionia

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

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

BUS

Rockford, Michigan

42 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

50 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

56 mi away
130 North Ensley St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

56 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Flint. Straight-line distance: 117.75 mi (189.5 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

City in Newaygo County in the U.

Population4,102
Coordinates43.4675200, -85.9420000
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: North Darling Avenue (-85.941697, 43.46752)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.63 gal
21.33 L · about $21.23
Round trip
$42.46
11.26 gal · 42.66 L
Estimated CO2
50 kg one way
Round trip: 100.1 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.23 $42.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.94 $47.89
Premium $4.65 $26.20 $52.40
Diesel $5.30 $29.86 $59.72

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 Fremont and Flint. The current time is 22:04:56.

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.