How far is Howard City, MI from Flint, MI?
The driving distance from Howard City, MI to Flint, MI is about 118.7 miles (191 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Michigan, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Howard City and Flint.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Howard City and Flint.
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Start on Emory Street
36 m · 4 sec · Emory Street
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Continue on East Shaw Street
151 m · 18 sec · East Shaw Street
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Turn right onto South Ensley Street
1879 ft · 46 sec · South Ensley Street
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Continue on Federal Road
783 ft · 19 sec · Federal Road
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Turn straight onto North Ensley Road
922 ft · 18 sec · North Ensley Road
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Continue on Federal Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Federal Road
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Turn right onto Howard City Edmore Road
20.9 mi · 29 min · Howard City Edmore Road
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Continue on Howard City-Edmore Road
960 ft · 20 sec · Howard City-Edmore Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Howard City Edmore Road Northeast
9.1 mi · 12 min · Howard City Edmore Road Northeast
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Continue on Northwest Monroe Road
2394 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Monroe Road
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Continue on West Monroe Road
11 mi · 15 min · West Monroe Road
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Continue on West Washington Avenue
3042 ft · 1 min · West Washington Avenue
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Continue on East Washington Street
3137 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street
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Continue on East Monroe Road
5.4 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road
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Continue on West Saginaw Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Saginaw Street
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Continue on East Monroe Road
5 mi · 7 min · East Monroe Road
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Continue on Gratiot Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Road
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Continue on West Saginaw Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Saginaw Street
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Continue on East Saginaw Street
2327 ft · 49 sec · East Saginaw Street
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Continue on Gratiot Road
4.1 mi · 5 min · Gratiot Road
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Continue on North Saginaw Street
903 ft · 12 sec · North Saginaw Street
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Continue on West Saginaw Street
2970 ft · 38 sec · West Saginaw Street
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Continue on Gratiot Road
11.4 mi · 13 min · Gratiot Road
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Continue on Gratiot Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · Gratiot Avenue
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Turn right onto Stephens Street
2261 ft · 31 sec · Stephens Street
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Continue on Rust Street
141 m · 6 sec · Rust Street
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Continue on Rust Avenue Bridge
1.6 mi · 2 min · Rust Avenue Bridge
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Continue on South Warren Avenue
1599 ft · 24 sec · South Warren Avenue
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Turn right onto East Holland Avenue
2 mi · 2 min · East Holland Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
72 m · 14 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint
1338 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
23.2 mi · 25 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 Howard City and Flint.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Howard City 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 Howard City to Flint?
The road trip is about 118.7 miles (191 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Merrill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from Howard City and 60.5 miles from Flint.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 2:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.80 one way or $31.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Howard City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Flint.
Stop Ideas Near Merrill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Howard City and Flint. Straight-line distance: 93.49 mi (150.45 km).
#1 Howard City
City in Howard County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 1,819 |
| Coordinates | 43.3955800, -85.4678200 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| 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: 191 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $15.80 | $31.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.82 | $35.64 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.50 | $39.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.22 | $44.45 |
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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