How far is L'Anse, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from L'Anse, MI to Flint, MI is about 456.9 miles (735.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 348.2 miles (560.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
456.92 mi
07h 11m
Flight
348.22 mi
560.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
348.22 mi
Kilometers
560.4 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
456.92 mi
Kilometers
735.34 km
Drive Time
07h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Sat, Apr 18, 5:55 AM EDT
Return by in L'Anse
Sat, Apr 18, 1:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave L'Anse
2026-04-17T22:43
Arrive Flint
Sat, Apr 18, 5:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:12 PM to 2:42 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in L'Anse
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Saint Ignace
MI

City in Michigan, USA

From L'Anse
228.5 mi
03h 35m
To Flint
228.5 mi
03h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
72°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between L'Anse and Flint.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between L'Anse and Flint.

  1. 1

    Start on East Broad Street

    1 km · 1 min · East Broad Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    52.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary

    1.4 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Palms Avenue

    29 m · 6 sec · Palms Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Palms Avenue

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Palms Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US-41/M-28

    35 m · 7 sec · US-41/M-28

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto US-41/M-28

    2883 ft · 45 sec · US-41/M-28

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US-41/M-28

    31 m · 6 sec · US-41/M-28

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto US-41/M-28

    1.6 mi · 2 min · US-41/M-28

  11. 11

    Continue on Marquette Bypass

    1 mi · 1 min · Marquette Bypass

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Marquette Bypass

    33 m · 6 sec · Marquette Bypass

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Marquette Bypass

    882 ft · 15 sec · Marquette Bypass

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Marquette Bypass

    33 m · 1 sec · Marquette Bypass

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Marquette Bypass

    2760 ft · 52 sec · Marquette Bypass

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    125 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto South Front Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Front Street

  18. 18

    Continue on US-41/M-28

    1.6 mi · 3 min · US-41/M-28

  19. 19

    Turn left onto M-28

    35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28

  20. 20

    Continue on West Munising Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Munising Avenue

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Cedar Street

    838 ft · 23 sec · Cedar Street

  22. 22

    Continue on M-28

    35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28

  23. 23

    Turn sharp right

    17.3 mi · 21 min

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  27. 27

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

    124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

    10 mi · 11 min · UAW Freeway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward M 21

    1294 ft · 32 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Chavez Drive

    1218 ft · 35 sec · Chavez Drive

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · East Court Street

  32. 32

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between L'Anse 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
34 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
2 merges, 16 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
124 mi · 27%
I 75 South
94.4 mi · 21%
M-28
70.9 mi · 16%
Palms Avenue
10.2 mi · 2%
UAW Freeway
9.98 mi · 2%
US-41/M-28
3.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 11m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+108.7 mi
348.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Ignace
03h 35m from L'Anse
Leave By
9:36 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving L'Anse and Partly Sunny near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from L'Anse to Flint?

The road trip is about 456.9 miles (735.3 km) and usually takes 07h 11m 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?

Saint Ignace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 228.5 miles from L'Anse and 228.5 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 348.2 miles (560.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 108.7 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 EDT. 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 $60.79 one way or $121.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 143.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around L'Anse and Partly Sunny near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Ignace

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

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

BUS

St. Ignace, Michigan

448 North State St.
BUS

Mackinaw City, Michigan

9 mi away
102 South Huron Ave.
BUS

Cheboygan, MI

32 mi away
309 East State Street
BUS

Pellston, Michigan

35 mi away
110 North US Highway 131

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between L'Anse and Flint. Straight-line distance: 348.22 mi (560.4 km).

L'Anse

#1 L'Anse

City in and county seat of Baraga County, Michigan, United States

Population1,677
Coordinates46.7566000, -88.4529100
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: East Broad Street (-88.452949, 46.756575)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 735 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.12 gal
61.03 L · about $60.79
Round trip
$121.58
32.24 gal · 122.06 L
Estimated CO2
143.3 kg one way
Round trip: 286.5 kg / 632 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $60.79 $121.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $68.56 $137.12
Premium $4.65 $75.02 $150.04
Diesel $5.30 $85.50 $171.00

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between L'Anse and Flint. The current time is 22:43:15.

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.