How far is Gladwin, MI from Flint, MI?
The driving distance from Gladwin, MI to Flint, MI is about 99 miles (159.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78 miles (125.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gladwin and Flint.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gladwin and Flint.
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Start on East Cedar Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East Cedar Avenue
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Turn left onto M-18
6.8 mi · 9 min · M-18
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Continue on Ross Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Ross Street
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Continue on M-18
10.1 mi · 15 min · M-18
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Take the ramp right
2209 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
30.5 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
2040 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
36.3 mi · 39 min
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Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway
10 mi · 11 min · UAW Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 21
1294 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on Chavez Drive
1218 ft · 35 sec · Chavez Drive
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Turn right onto East Court Street
1317 ft · 32 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 Gladwin and Flint.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
36.3 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Sunny leaving Gladwin and Sunny near Flint.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gladwin to Flint?
The road trip is about 99 miles (159.3 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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 48.6 miles from Gladwin and 50.5 miles from Flint.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78 miles (125.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.16 one way or $26.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gladwin and Sunny near Flint.
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 Gladwin and Flint. Straight-line distance: 77.97 mi (125.48 km).
#1 Gladwin
City in Michigan, USA
| Population | 1,108 |
| Coordinates | 43.9808500, -84.4864000 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| 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: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 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 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.84 | $29.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.24 | $32.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.51 | $37.02 |
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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