How far is Homestead, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Homestead, MI to Flint, MI is about 301.2 miles (484.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.8 miles (371.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
301.15 mi
04h 41m
Flight
230.76 mi
371.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.76 mi
Kilometers
371.38 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.15 mi
Kilometers
484.66 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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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 04h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Wed, May 13, 12:58 AM EDT
Return by in Homestead
Wed, May 13, 5:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Homestead
2026-05-12T20:17
Arrive Flint
Wed, May 13, 12:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Homestead
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Frederic
MI

Township in Crawford County, Michigan

From Homestead
149.7 mi
02h 20m
To Flint
151.5 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
60°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Homestead Road

    8.2 mi · 32 min · South Homestead Road

  2. 2

    Continue on East 6 Mile Road

    2213 ft · 2 min · East 6 Mile Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East 6 Mile Road

    3197 ft · 2 min · East 6 Mile Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on South Westshore Drive

    4.9 mi · 19 min · South Westshore Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East 1 1/2 Mile Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · East 1 1/2 Mile Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Sugar Island Ferry

    1251 ft · 5 min · Sugar Island Ferry

  7. 7

    Continue on Sugar Island Ferry Access

    146 m · 14 sec · Sugar Island Ferry Access

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Riverside Drive

    1861 ft · 45 sec · Riverside Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on East Portage Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Portage Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Ord Street

    1006 ft · 28 sec · Ord Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East Easterday Avenue

    2105 ft · 59 sec · East Easterday Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on East Easterday Avenue

    2127 ft · 59 sec · East Easterday Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Easterday Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Easterday Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left

    1141 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    144.5 mi · 2 hr 28 min

  16. 16

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

    124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

    10 mi · 11 min · UAW Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward M 21

    1294 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Chavez Drive

    1218 ft · 35 sec · Chavez Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · East Court Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Homestead 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Easterday Avenue
147 mi · 49%
I 75
124 mi · 41%
UAW Freeway
9.98 mi · 3%
South Homestead Road
8.16 mi · 3%
South Westshore Drive
4.89 mi · 2%
East 1 1/2 Mile Road
1.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Easterday Avenue

Merge slight left

144 mi · 02h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.4 mi
230.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frederic
02h 20m from Homestead
Leave By
7:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Rain Showers leaving Homestead and Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 301.2 miles (484.7 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?

Frederic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.7 miles from Homestead and 151.5 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 230.8 miles (371.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.4 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 7:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.09 one way or $80.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Rain Showers around Homestead and Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Frederic

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

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

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Boyne City, Michigan

52 mi away
1000 East Division St.
BUS

Walloon Lake, Michigan

57 mi away
Hwy 131 & Hwy 75
BUS

Kingsley, Michigan

65 mi away
119 E. Main St.
BUS

Manton, Michigan

65 mi away
Junction U.S. 131 & M-42

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Homestead and Flint. Straight-line distance: 230.76 mi (371.38 km).

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#1 Homestead

Township in Chippewa County, Michigan

Population2,408
Coordinates46.3380700, -84.1225300
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.122819, 46.337765)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 485 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.63 gal
40.23 L · about $40.09
Round trip
$80.17
21.26 gal · 80.46 L
Estimated CO2
94.5 kg one way
Round trip: 188.9 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.09 $80.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.21 $90.42
Premium $4.65 $49.47 $98.94
Diesel $5.30 $56.38 $112.76

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Homestead and Flint. The current time is 20:17:07.

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.