How far is Hillman, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Hillman, MI to Flint, MI is about 161.9 miles (260.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
161.89 mi
02h 39m
Flight
141.81 mi
228.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.81 mi
Kilometers
228.22 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.89 mi
Kilometers
260.53 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Fri, Nov 6, 7:10 PM EST
Return by in Hillman
Fri, Nov 6, 9:50 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillman
2026-11-06T16:30
Arrive Flint
Fri, Nov 6, 7:10 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:10 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hillman
9:30 PM EST
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
Sterling
MI

Human settlement in Arenac County, Michigan, United States of America

From Hillman
80.8 mi
01h 19m
To Flint
81 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
34°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
37°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Street

    2427 ft · 55 sec · State Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    19.4 mi · 23 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Miller Road

    8.2 mi · 12 min · East Miller Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Morenci Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Morenci Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on South Mount Tom Road

    9.4 mi · 13 min · South Mount Tom Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Mio Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Mio Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Williams Street

    2659 ft · 1 min · North Williams Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Bennett Street

    2593 ft · 1 min · South Bennett Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North M-33

    17.6 mi · 24 min · North M-33

  12. 12

    Continue on Brock Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Brock Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Alger Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Alger Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit left toward I 75 South

    1921 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    76.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

    10 mi · 11 min · UAW Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward M 21

    1294 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Chavez Drive

    1218 ft · 35 sec · Chavez Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · East Court Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
76.7 mi · 47%
North M-33
17.6 mi · 11%
UAW Freeway
9.98 mi · 6%
South Mount Tom Road
9.43 mi · 6%
East Miller Road
8.22 mi · 5%
Mio Road
5.69 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

76.3 mi · 01h 19m

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
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
141.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sterling
01h 19m from Hillman
Leave By
1:10 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Hillman 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 Hillman to Flint?

The road trip is about 161.9 miles (260.5 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.8 miles from Hillman and 81 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.78 one way or $49.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hillman and Slight Chance Light Rain near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Sterling

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

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

BUS

Tawas City, MI

46 mi away
1020 West Lake Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

49 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

67 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

113 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillman and Flint. Straight-line distance: 141.81 mi (228.22 km).

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#1 Hillman

Human settlement in United States of America

Population671
Coordinates45.0591800, -83.9011100
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: State Street (-83.900738, 45.059184)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.71 gal
21.62 L · about $24.78
Round trip
$49.55
11.42 gal · 43.24 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.5 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $24.78 $49.55
Mid-grade $5.02 $28.67 $57.34
Premium $5.62 $32.08 $64.16
Diesel $6.61 $37.73 $75.46

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Hillman and Flint. The current time is 16:30:33.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.