How far is Manistee, MI from Flint, MI?
The driving distance from Manistee, MI to Flint, MI is about 189 miles (304.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157 miles (252.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manistee and Flint.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manistee and Flint.
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Start on the route
27 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Maple Street
1395 ft · 48 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on Washington Street
123 m · 16 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive
1182 ft · 41 sec · Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto Cleveland Street
1502 ft · 35 sec · Cleveland Street
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Continue on Arthur Street
1 km · 1 min · Arthur Street
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Continue on West Parkdale Road
1 km · 1 min · West Parkdale Road
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Continue on West Parkdale Avenue
1663 ft · 38 sec · West Parkdale Avenue
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Turn right onto Caberfae Highway
25.1 mi · 29 min · Caberfae Highway
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Continue on West M-55 Highway
18.8 mi · 23 min · West M-55 Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East M-115 Highway
37.7 mi · 52 min · East M-115 Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Clare
1782 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City
46.1 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw
2040 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
36.3 mi · 39 min
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Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway
10 mi · 11 min · UAW Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 21
1294 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on Chavez Drive
1218 ft · 35 sec · Chavez Drive
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Turn right onto East Court Street
1317 ft · 32 sec · East Court Street
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Turn left
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
28 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manistee and Flint.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 10 EAST
Take the exit slight left toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City
46.1 mi · 00h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Manistee and Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Flint.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manistee to Flint?
The road trip is about 189 miles (304.2 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Clare is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.3 miles from Manistee and 94.8 miles from Flint.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157 miles (252.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 10:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.15 one way or $50.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Manistee and Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Flint.
Stop Ideas Near Clare
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clare.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manistee and Flint. Straight-line distance: 156.94 mi (252.57 km).
#1 Manistee
City in Michigan, United States
| Population | 6,163 |
| Coordinates | 44.2444500, -86.3242500 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 304 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $25.15 | $50.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.37 | $56.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.04 | $62.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.38 | $70.76 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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