How far is Gwinn, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Gwinn, MI to Flint, MI is about 394.4 miles (634.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 291.5 miles (469.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
394.37 mi
06h 05m
Flight
291.55 mi
469.21 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
291.55 mi
Kilometers
469.21 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
394.37 mi
Kilometers
634.68 km
Drive Time
06h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 12:50 PM EDT
Return by in Gwinn
Thu, Apr 23, 6:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gwinn
2026-04-23T06:45
Arrive Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 12:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:05 PM to 1:35 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gwinn
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Indian River
MI

Census-designated place in Cheboygan County, Michigan

From Gwinn
197.2 mi
03h 02m
To Flint
197.2 mi
03h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Pine Street

    23 m · 7 sec · North Pine Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Pine Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Pine Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Stephenson Avenue

    30.9 mi · 43 min · East Stephenson Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Perkins 30.5 Road

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Perkins 30.5 Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    125.6 mi · 2 hr 28 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit

    124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

    10 mi · 11 min · UAW Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward M 21

    1294 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Chavez Drive

    1218 ft · 35 sec · Chavez Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · East Court Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
124 mi · 31%
I 75 South
94.4 mi · 24%
East Stephenson Avenue
30.9 mi · 8%
UAW Freeway
9.98 mi · 3%
Perkins 30.5 Road
5.2 mi · 1%
North Pine Street
0.72 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

126 mi · 02h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 05m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+102.9 mi
291.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian River
03h 02m from Gwinn
Leave By
11:50 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Gwinn and Mostly Sunny near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 394.4 miles (634.7 km) and usually takes 06h 05m 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 197.2 miles from Gwinn and 197.2 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 291.5 miles (469.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 102.9 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 $52.49 one way or $104.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gwinn and Mostly Sunny near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Indian River

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

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

BUS

Alanson, MI

14 mi away
7640 Burr Avenue
BUS

Pellston, Michigan

20 mi away
110 North US Highway 131
BUS

Petoskey, Michigan

28 mi away
301 West Mitchell St.
BUS

Cheboygan, MI

28 mi away
309 East State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gwinn and Flint. Straight-line distance: 291.55 mi (469.21 km).

Gwinn

#1 Gwinn

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population1,917
Coordinates46.2810600, -87.4409700
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: North Pine Street (-87.440962, 46.281065)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 635 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.92 gal
52.68 L · about $52.49
Round trip
$104.98
27.84 gal · 105.36 L
Estimated CO2
123.7 kg one way
Round trip: 247.4 kg / 545 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $52.49 $104.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $59.20 $118.40
Premium $4.65 $64.78 $129.57
Diesel $5.30 $73.83 $147.66

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 Gwinn and Flint. The current time is 06:45:43.

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.