How far is Manchester, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Manchester, MI to Flint, MI is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
77.91 mi
01h 16m
Flight
62.18 mi
100.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.18 mi
Kilometers
100.07 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.91 mi
Kilometers
125.38 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 6:46 AM EDT
Return by in Manchester
Thu, Apr 23, 8:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-04-23T05:29
Arrive Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 6:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manchester
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
Green Oak
MI

Charter township in Livingston County, Michigan

From Manchester
38.9 mi
00h 38m
To Flint
39 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
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 Manchester and Flint.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    14 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ann Arbor Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ann Arbor Street

  3. 3

    Continue on M-52

    6.1 mi · 8 min · M-52

  4. 4

    Continue on Manchester Road

    2259 ft · 35 sec · Manchester Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Chelsea Manchester Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Chelsea Manchester Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    2515 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep left to continue on US 23 North: Flint

    47.2 mi · 51 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron

    1372 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron

    1182 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint, Port Huron

    3089 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
47.2 mi · 61%
I 94 East
11.5 mi · 15%
M-52
6.12 mi · 8%
M 14
4.69 mi · 6%
Chelsea Manchester Road
3.04 mi · 4%
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
2.06 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Keep left to continue on US 23 North: Flint

47.2 mi · 00h 51m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
62.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green Oak
00h 38m from Manchester
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Manchester 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 Manchester to Flint?

The road trip is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Green Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.9 miles from Manchester and 39 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.37 one way or $20.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Green Oak

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

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

RAIL

Ann Arbor station

23 mi away
325 Depot Street
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

37 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

42 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

42 mi away
449 South Eton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Flint. Straight-line distance: 62.18 mi (100.07 km).

Manchester

#1 Manchester

Village in Michigan

Population2,575
Coordinates42.1503200, -84.0377200
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-84.03776, 42.150369)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.75 gal
10.41 L · about $10.37
Round trip
$20.74
5.5 gal · 20.82 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.9 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.37 $20.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.70 $23.39
Premium $4.65 $12.80 $25.60
Diesel $5.30 $14.59 $29.17

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 Manchester and Flint. The current time is 05:29:28.

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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.