How far is Leland, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Leland, MI to Flint, MI is about 210.3 miles (338.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
210.28 mi
03h 35m
Flight
172.9 mi
278.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.9 mi
Kilometers
278.26 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.28 mi
Kilometers
338.41 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 AM EDT
Return by in Leland
Thu, Apr 23, 9:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leland
2026-04-23T02:25
Arrive Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leland
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Farwell
MI

Human settlement in Clare County, Michigan, United States of America

From Leland
104.5 mi
01h 47m
To Flint
105.8 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Leland Weather
MI
Live fallback forecast
70°F
Thursday
Using Bingham as the closest live forecast in the Leelanau County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on River Street

    24 m · 9 sec · River Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1686 ft · 45 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    85 m · 7 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Manitou Trail

    5.8 mi · 8 min · North Manitou Trail

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Good Harbor Trail

    6.5 mi · 9 min · South Good Harbor Trail

  6. 6

    Continue on Kasson Street

    1866 ft · 39 sec · Kasson Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Cedar Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · South Cedar Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Traverse Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · East Traverse Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Tilton Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Tilton Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cedar Run Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Cedar Run Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Strait Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Strait Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Long Lake Road

    677 ft · 13 sec · North Long Lake Road

  13. 13

    Continue on East Long Lake Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Long Lake Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Secor Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Secor Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North West Silver Lake Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · North West Silver Lake Road

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road 633

    10.9 mi · 17 min · County Road 633

  17. 17

    Continue on North 13 Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · North 13 Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North M-37 Highway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · North M-37 Highway

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West M-115 Highway

    64 m · 3 sec · West M-115 Highway

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto West M-115 Highway

    108 m · 5 sec · West M-115 Highway

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto West M-115 Highway

    55.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min · West M-115 Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Clare

    1782 ft · 51 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    10.9 mi · 11 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City

    46.1 mi · 46 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw

    2040 ft · 39 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    36.3 mi · 39 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

    10 mi · 11 min · UAW Freeway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward M 21

    1294 ft · 32 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on Chavez Drive

    1218 ft · 35 sec · Chavez Drive

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · East Court Street

  31. 31

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leland 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
33 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 East
57.3 mi · 27%
West M-115 Highway
55.6 mi · 26%
I 75 South
36.7 mi · 17%
County Road 633
10.9 mi · 5%
UAW Freeway
9.98 mi · 5%
North M-37 Highway
6.86 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West M-115 Highway

Merge slight left onto West M-115 Highway

55.4 mi · 01h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.4 mi
172.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farwell
01h 47m from Leland
Leave By
9:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Leland and Mostly Sunny near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Leland to Flint?

The road trip is about 210.3 miles (338.4 km) and usually takes 03h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Farwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.5 miles from Leland and 105.8 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.98 one way or $55.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Leland and Mostly Sunny near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Farwell

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

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

BUS

Big Rapids, Michigan

52 mi away
14342 Northland Dr.
BUS

Reed City, Michigan

52 mi away
US 10 & 220th Ave.
BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

65 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

69 mi away
130 North Ensley St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leland and Flint. Straight-line distance: 172.9 mi (278.26 km).

Leland

#1 Leland

Human settlement in Leelanau County, Michigan, United States of America

Population2,041
Coordinates45.0230500, -85.7598100
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: River Street (-85.759887, 45.022908)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.42 gal
28.09 L · about $27.98
Round trip
$55.96
14.84 gal · 56.18 L
Estimated CO2
65.9 kg one way
Round trip: 131.9 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.98 $55.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.56 $63.11
Premium $4.65 $34.53 $69.07
Diesel $5.30 $39.36 $78.71

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Leland and Flint. The current time is 02:25:34.

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.