How far is Kawkawlin, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Kawkawlin, MI to Flint, MI is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
51.41 mi
00h 47m
Flight
46.01 mi
74.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.01 mi
Kilometers
74.05 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.41 mi
Kilometers
82.73 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Wed, May 13, 5:37 PM EDT
Return by in Kawkawlin
Wed, May 13, 6:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kawkawlin
2026-05-13T16:50
Arrive Flint
Wed, May 13, 5:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kawkawlin
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 Kawkawlin
25.7 mi
00h 23m
To Flint
25.7 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
54°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grove Street

    12 m · 10 sec · Grove Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Huron Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · South Huron Road

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    37.8 mi · 40 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

    10 mi · 11 min · UAW Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward M 21

    1294 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Chavez Drive

    1218 ft · 35 sec · Chavez Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · East Court Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kawkawlin 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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Huron Road
40.6 mi · 79%
UAW Freeway
9.98 mi · 19%
East Court Street
0.25 mi
M 21
0.25 mi
Chavez Drive
0.23 mi
Grove Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

South Huron Road

Merge slight left

37.8 mi · 00h 40m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
46 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Birch Run
00h 23m from Kawkawlin
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Kawkawlin and Mostly Cloudy then Slight 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 Kawkawlin to Flint?

The road trip is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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 25.7 miles from Kawkawlin and 25.7 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 46 miles (74 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 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 Chance Rain Showers around Kawkawlin and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 Kawkawlin and Flint. Straight-line distance: 46.01 mi (74.05 km).

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#1 Kawkawlin

Township in Bay County, Michigan

Population4,657
Coordinates43.6519700, -83.9430400
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Grove Street (-83.943033, 43.651931)
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 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
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
6.87 L · about $6.83
Round trip
$13.65
3.62 gal · 13.74 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Kawkawlin and Flint. The current time is 16:50:25.

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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.