How far is Harbor Springs, MI from Flint, MI?
The driving distance from Harbor Springs, MI to Flint, MI is about 217.7 miles (350.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.2 miles (288.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Montcalm County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harbor Springs and Flint.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harbor Springs and Flint.
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Start on West Bluff Drive
5 m · 1 sec · West Bluff Drive
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Continue on State Street
1167 ft · 39 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Harbor Springs-Petoskey Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Harbor Springs-Petoskey Road
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Turn left onto West Conway Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Conway Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Merritt Street
5.1 mi · 8 min · Merritt Street
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Turn right onto Chicago Street
2672 ft · 45 sec · Chicago Street
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Continue on M-68
8.8 mi · 13 min · M-68
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Turn left onto South Straits Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · South Straits Highway
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Turn right onto M-68
1615 ft · 32 sec · M-68
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 South
1636 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
59.9 mi · 1 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 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 Harbor Springs and Flint.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Harbor Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms near Flint.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harbor Springs to Flint?
The road trip is about 217.7 miles (350.3 km) and usually takes 03h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Maple Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.7 miles from Harbor Springs and 108.9 miles from Flint.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.2 miles (288.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.96 one way or $57.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Harbor Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms near Flint.
Stop Ideas Near Maple Valley
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 Maple Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harbor Springs and Flint. Straight-line distance: 179.18 mi (288.37 km).
#1 Harbor Springs
City in Emmet County, Michigan
| Population | 1,203 |
| Coordinates | 45.4316800, -84.9920000 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| 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: 350 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $28.96 | $57.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.66 | $65.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.74 | $71.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.73 | $81.47 |
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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