How far is Kingsford, MI from Flint, MI?
The driving distance from Kingsford, MI to Flint, MI is about 421.5 miles (678.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 289.4 miles (465.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 33m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Emmet County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain And Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kingsford and Flint.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsford and Flint.
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Start on South Carpenter Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Carpenter Avenue
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Turn right onto West H Street
2316 ft · 1 min · West H Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Stephenson Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · South Stephenson Avenue
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Continue on US-2/US-141
5.2 mi · 6 min · US-2/US-141
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Continue on Murray Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Murray Road
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Turn straight onto Eighth Avenue
20.4 mi · 24 min · Eighth Avenue
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Continue straight
22 mi · 28 min
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Turn left onto North Lincoln Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Lincoln Road
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Continue on US-2/US-41/M-35
46 mi · 55 min · US-2/US-41/M-35
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Continue on West Lakeshore Drive
88.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min · West Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on US 2
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on US-2 West
2455 ft · 46 sec · US-2 West
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 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 Kingsford and Flint.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Kingsford 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 Kingsford to Flint?
The road trip is about 421.5 miles (678.3 km) and usually takes 06h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Carp Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 210.8 miles from Kingsford and 210.6 miles from Flint.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 289.4 miles (465.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 132.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.07 one way or $112.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 132.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Kingsford and Flint, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Kingsford and Showers And Thunderstorms near Flint.
Stop Ideas Near Carp Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carp Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingsford and Flint. Straight-line distance: 289.4 mi (465.75 km).
#1 Kingsford
City in Dickinson County in the U.
| Population | 4,923 |
| Coordinates | 45.7949600, -88.0720700 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| 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: 678 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 15m |
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 | $56.07 | $112.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $63.24 | $126.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $69.20 | $138.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $78.87 | $157.74 |
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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