How far is Lockport, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Lockport, MI to Flint, MI is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.52 mi
01h 01m
Flight
45.3 mi
72.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.3 mi
Kilometers
72.9 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.52 mi
Kilometers
92.57 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Wed, Apr 22, 11:34 PM EDT
Return by in Lockport
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lockport
2026-04-22T22:32
Arrive Flint
Wed, Apr 22, 11:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lockport
9:30 PM EDT
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
Buena Vista
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan, United States

From Lockport
28.6 mi
00h 30m
To Flint
28.9 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Poseyville Road

    35 m · 7 sec · South Poseyville Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Freeland Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Freeland Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Freeland Road

    20 m · 2 sec · East Freeland Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto East Freeland Road

    4.8 mi · 11 min · East Freeland Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Freeland Road

    30 m · 3 sec · West Freeland Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto West Freeland Road

    2472 ft · 1 min · West Freeland Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Washington Road

    149 m · 16 sec · West Washington Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    3.5 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Midland Road

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Midland Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Midland Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Midland Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Gratiot Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Gratiot Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Gratiot Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Stephens Street

    2261 ft · 31 sec · Stephens Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Rust Street

    141 m · 6 sec · Rust Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Rust Avenue Bridge

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Rust Avenue Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on South Warren Avenue

    1599 ft · 24 sec · South Warren Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Holland Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Holland Avenue

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint

    72 m · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint

    1338 ft · 46 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    23.2 mi · 25 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

    10 mi · 11 min · UAW Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward M 21

    1294 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Chavez Drive

    1218 ft · 35 sec · Chavez Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · East Court Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lockport 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
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
23.5 mi · 41%
UAW Freeway
9.98 mi · 17%
East Freeland Road
5.77 mi · 10%
Midland Road
5.5 mi · 10%
South Main Street
3.48 mi · 6%
Gratiot Road
2.03 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

23.2 mi · 00h 25m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
45.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buena Vista
00h 30m from Lockport
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lockport and Sunny near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Lockport and 28.9 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.66 one way or $15.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lockport and Sunny near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista

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

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

BUS

Saginaw, MI

3 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

20 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
RAIL

Flint station

49 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Owosso, MI

52 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lockport and Flint. Straight-line distance: 45.3 mi (72.9 km).

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#1 Lockport

Township in St.

Population3,714
Coordinates43.5247500, -84.2494300
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: South Poseyville Road (-84.249222, 43.524747)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.68 L · about $7.66
Round trip
$15.31
4.06 gal · 15.36 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.66 $15.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.63 $17.27
Premium $4.65 $9.45 $18.90
Diesel $5.30 $10.77 $21.53

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 Lockport and Flint. The current time is 22:32:28.

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.