How far is Hemlock, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Hemlock, MI to Flint, MI is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.28 mi
00h 58m
Flight
38.99 mi
62.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.99 mi
Kilometers
62.75 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.28 mi
Kilometers
82.53 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM EDT
Return by in Hemlock
Thu, Apr 23, 1:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hemlock
2026-04-22T23:28
Arrive Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hemlock
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
Birch Run
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From Hemlock
25.8 mi
00h 29m
To Flint
25.5 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
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 Hemlock and Flint.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Saginaw Street

    1540 ft · 20 sec · West Saginaw Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Gratiot Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Gratiot Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Gratiot Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Stephens Street

    2261 ft · 31 sec · Stephens Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Rust Street

    141 m · 6 sec · Rust Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Rust Avenue Bridge

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Rust Avenue Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on South Warren Avenue

    1599 ft · 24 sec · South Warren Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Holland Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Holland Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint

    72 m · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint

    1338 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    23.2 mi · 25 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

    10 mi · 11 min · UAW Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward M 21

    1294 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Chavez Drive

    1218 ft · 35 sec · Chavez Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · East Court Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
23.5 mi · 46%
Gratiot Road
11.4 mi · 22%
UAW Freeway
9.98 mi · 19%
East Holland Avenue
2.03 mi · 4%
Rust Avenue Bridge
1.62 mi · 3%
Gratiot Avenue
1.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

23.2 mi · 00h 25m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
39 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Birch Run
00h 29m from Hemlock
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hemlock and Sunny near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Birch Run is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Hemlock and 25.5 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 39 miles (62.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.83 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Birch Run

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

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

BUS

Saginaw, MI

23 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Flint station

29 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Bay City, MI

40 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
RAIL

Durand Union Station

41 mi away
200 South Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hemlock and Flint. Straight-line distance: 38.99 mi (62.75 km).

Hemlock

#1 Hemlock

Unincorporated community in Michigan

Population1,466
Coordinates43.4147500, -84.2305400
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: West Saginaw Street (-84.230522, 43.414534)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.85 L · about $6.83
Round trip
$13.65
3.62 gal · 13.7 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.83 $13.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.70 $15.40
Premium $4.65 $8.42 $16.85
Diesel $5.30 $9.60 $19.20

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 Hemlock and Flint. The current time is 23:28:56.

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.