How far is Gaines, MI from Flint, MI?
The driving distance from Gaines, MI to Flint, MI is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Michigan, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gaines and Flint.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaines and Flint.
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Start on West Lord Street
27 m · 9 sec · West Lord Street
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Turn left onto Genesee Avenue
90 m · 10 sec · Genesee Avenue
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Turn right onto East Walker Street
84 m · 12 sec · East Walker Street
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
1086 ft · 30 sec · Walnut Street
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Continue on Duffield Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Duffield Road
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Turn right onto West Grand Blanc Road
4 mi · 6 min · West Grand Blanc Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Morrish Road
58 m · 8 sec · Morrish Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Morrish Road
3.5 mi · 9 min · Morrish Road
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Take the ramp right
1517 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
7.7 mi · 8 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown
1166 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street
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Turn right onto West Fifth Street
1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street
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Turn left onto Harrison Street
116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto East Court Street
72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street
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Turn left
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
28 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gaines and Flint.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
7.66 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Cloudy leaving Gaines and Slight Chance Light Rain near Flint.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gaines to Flint?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Swartz Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Gaines and 12.9 miles from Flint.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15 miles (24.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.52 one way or $7.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Gaines and Slight Chance Light Rain near Flint.
Stop Ideas Near Swartz Creek
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 Swartz Creek.
Durand Union Station
Flint station
Owosso, MI
Lapeer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gaines and Flint. Straight-line distance: 15 mi (24.14 km).
#1 Gaines
Human settlement in Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 357 |
| Coordinates | 42.8725300, -83.9141300 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.40 | $3.52 | $7.05 |
| Mid-grade | $5.08 | $4.06 | $8.13 |
| Premium | $5.68 | $4.54 | $9.09 |
| Diesel | $6.63 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
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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