How far is Laurium, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Laurium, MI to Flint, MI is about 501.9 miles (807.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 372.6 miles (599.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 08m 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
501.94 mi
08h 04m
Flight
372.62 mi
599.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
372.62 mi
Kilometers
599.68 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
501.94 mi
Kilometers
807.79 km
Drive Time
08h 04m

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Sat, Apr 18, 5:13 PM EDT
Return by in Laurium
Sun, Apr 19, 1:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laurium
2026-04-18T09:09
Arrive Flint
Sat, Apr 18, 5:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:04 PM to 3:34 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
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laurium
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
Brevort
MI

Township in Mackinac County, Michigan

From Laurium
250.7 mi
04h 02m
To Flint
251.3 mi
04h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
36°F
Saturday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street

    26 m · 7 sec · 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hecla Street

    1407 ft · 40 sec · Hecla Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Lake Linden Avenue

    1470 ft · 35 sec · Lake Linden Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Rockland Street

    979 ft · 48 sec · Rockland Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto County Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road

  6. 6

    Continue on US-41

    8.4 mi · 12 min · US-41

  7. 7

    Continue on North Lincoln Drive

    2100 ft · 51 sec · North Lincoln Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Scott Street

    1798 ft · 1 min · Scott Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hancock Street

    3211 ft · 2 min · Hancock Street

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Front Street

    936 ft · 27 sec · Front Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Houghton-Hancock Lift Bridge

    1836 ft · 1 min · Houghton-Hancock Lift Bridge

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US 41 South

    84 m · 9 sec · US 41 South

  13. 13

    Continue on West Montezuma Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · West Montezuma Avenue

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto College Avenue

    2195 ft · 1 min · College Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Townsend Drive

    84 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Townsend Drive

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary

    1.4 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Palms Avenue

    29 m · 6 sec · Palms Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Palms Avenue

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Palms Avenue

  20. 20

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

    35 m · 7 sec · US-41/M-28

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto US-41/M-28

    2883 ft · 45 sec · US-41/M-28

  22. 22

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

    31 m · 6 sec · US-41/M-28

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto US-41/M-28

    1.6 mi · 2 min · US-41/M-28

  24. 24

    Continue on Marquette Bypass

    1 mi · 1 min · Marquette Bypass

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Marquette Bypass

    33 m · 6 sec · Marquette Bypass

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Marquette Bypass

    882 ft · 15 sec · Marquette Bypass

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Marquette Bypass

    33 m · 1 sec · Marquette Bypass

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Marquette Bypass

    2760 ft · 52 sec · Marquette Bypass

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right

    125 m · 10 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto South Front Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Front Street

  31. 31

    Continue on US-41/M-28

    1.6 mi · 3 min · US-41/M-28

  32. 32

    Turn left onto M-28

    35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28

  33. 33

    Continue on West Munising Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Munising Avenue

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto Cedar Street

    838 ft · 23 sec · Cedar Street

  35. 35

    Continue on M-28

    35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28

  36. 36

    Turn sharp right

    17.3 mi · 21 min

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn left

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  38. 38

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

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  40. 40

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

    124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  41. 41

    Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

    10 mi · 11 min · UAW Freeway

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right toward M 21

    1294 ft · 32 sec

  43. 43

    Continue on Chavez Drive

    1218 ft · 35 sec · Chavez Drive

  44. 44

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · East Court Street

  45. 45

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  46. 46

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurium 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
47 steps
26 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
20
4 merges, 16 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
124 mi · 25%
I 75 South
94.4 mi · 19%
Townsend Drive
84.8 mi · 17%
M-28
70.9 mi · 14%
Palms Avenue
10.2 mi · 2%
UAW Freeway
9.98 mi · 2%
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
08h 04m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+129.3 mi
372.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brevort
04h 02m from Laurium
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers Likely leaving Laurium 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 Laurium to Flint?

The road trip is about 501.9 miles (807.8 km) and usually takes 08h 04m 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?

Brevort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 250.7 miles from Laurium and 251.3 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 372.6 miles (599.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 129.3 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 $66.78 one way or $133.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 157.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers Likely around Laurium and Showers And Thunderstorms near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Brevort

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

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

BUS

St. Ignace, Michigan

29 mi away
448 North State St.
BUS

Mackinaw City, Michigan

36 mi away
102 South Huron Ave.
BUS

Pellston, Michigan

56 mi away
110 North US Highway 131
BUS

Cheboygan, MI

61 mi away
309 East State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laurium and Flint. Straight-line distance: 372.62 mi (599.68 km).

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#1 Laurium

Village in Michigan, USA

Population1,872
Coordinates47.2374300, -88.4431700
Altitude373
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: 3rd Street (-88.443305, 47.237248)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 808 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.71 gal
67.05 L · about $66.78
Round trip
$133.57
35.42 gal · 134.1 L
Estimated CO2
157.4 kg one way
Round trip: 314.8 kg / 694 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $66.78 $133.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $75.32 $150.64
Premium $4.65 $82.42 $164.84
Diesel $5.30 $93.93 $187.87

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 Laurium and Flint. The current time is 09:09:01.

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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.