How far is Lakeview, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Lakeview, MI to Flint, MI is about 112.4 miles (180.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
112.38 mi
01h 44m
Flight
91.81 mi
147.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.81 mi
Kilometers
147.75 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.38 mi
Kilometers
180.86 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Fri, Nov 6, 6:12 PM EST
Return by in Lakeview
Fri, Nov 6, 7:57 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeview
2026-11-06T16:27
Arrive Flint
Fri, Nov 6, 6:12 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:00 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakeview
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
Wacousta
MI

Township in Clinton County, Michigan

From Lakeview
54.9 mi
00h 52m
To Flint
57.5 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
8 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 Lakeview and Flint.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South la Vista Boulevard

    19 m · 7 sec · South la Vista Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Columbia Avenue

    3.9 mi · 6 min · West Columbia Avenue

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto East Michigan Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto 11 Mile Road

    107 m · 7 sec · 11 Mile Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Fort Wayne, Lansing

    871 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2100 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Lansing

    2027 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 North

    2752 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    39.8 mi · 43 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint

    56.6 mi · 58 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 East
56.6 mi · 50%
I 69 North
40.7 mi · 36%
West Columbia Avenue
3.94 mi · 4%
I 94 East
3.88 mi · 3%
East Michigan Avenue
3.12 mi · 3%
I 69
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint

56.6 mi · 00h 58m

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
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
91.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wacousta
00h 52m from Lakeview
Leave By
3:00 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lakeview 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 Lakeview to Flint?

The road trip is about 112.4 miles (180.9 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Wacousta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Lakeview and 57.5 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 3:00 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.23 one way or $34.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wacousta

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

21 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

47 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

59 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

65 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeview and Flint. Straight-line distance: 91.81 mi (147.75 km).

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#1 Lakeview

Lakeview is a place in Michigan, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.2983800, -85.2111000
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: South la Vista Boulevard (-85.211254, 42.298379)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.97 gal
15.01 L · about $17.23
Round trip
$34.45
7.94 gal · 30.02 L
Estimated CO2
35.3 kg one way
Round trip: 70.6 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $17.23 $34.45
Mid-grade $5.02 $19.93 $39.87
Premium $5.62 $22.30 $44.61
Diesel $6.61 $26.23 $52.47

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 Lakeview and Flint. The current time is 16:27:32.

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.