How far is Manton, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Manton, MI to Flint, MI is about 156.6 miles (252.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129 miles (207.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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
156.68 mi
02h 25m
Flight
128.99 mi
207.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.99 mi
Kilometers
207.59 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.68 mi
Kilometers
252.15 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 AM EDT
Return by in Manton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manton
2026-04-22T22:48
Arrive Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manton
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
Coleman
MI

City in Midland County, Michigan, United States

From Manton
78.2 mi
01h 12m
To Flint
78.4 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
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 Manton and Flint.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    54 m · 6 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Michigan Avenue

    2614 ft · 59 sec · South Michigan Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 7th Street

    1994 ft · 34 sec · East 7th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East M-42 Highway

    1696 ft · 33 sec · East M-42 Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1458 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    15 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward M 115, M 55 West: Frankfort, Clare

    2357 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East M-115 Highway

    34.9 mi · 48 min · East M-115 Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Clare

    1782 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    10.9 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

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

    46.1 mi · 46 min

  12. 12

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

    2040 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    36.3 mi · 39 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

    10 mi · 11 min · UAW Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward M 21

    1294 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Chavez Drive

    1218 ft · 35 sec · Chavez Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · East Court Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manton 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 East
57.3 mi · 37%
I 75 South
36.7 mi · 23%
East M-115 Highway
34.9 mi · 22%
East M-42 Highway
15.6 mi · 10%
UAW Freeway
9.98 mi · 6%
South Michigan Avenue
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
129 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coleman
01h 12m from Manton
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Manton and Sunny near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 156.6 miles (252.1 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Coleman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Manton and 78.4 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 129 miles (207.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.85 one way or $41.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Coleman

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

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

BUS

Bay City, MI

59 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
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Saginaw, MI

64 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Big Rapids, Michigan

72 mi away
14342 Northland Dr.
BUS

Reed City, Michigan

75 mi away
US 10 & 220th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manton and Flint. Straight-line distance: 128.99 mi (207.59 km).

Manton

#1 Manton

Town in Michigan

Population1,591
Coordinates44.4108400, -85.3989400
Altitude341
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-85.39894, 44.410828)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.53 gal
20.93 L · about $20.85
Round trip
$41.71
11.06 gal · 41.86 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.3 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.85 $41.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.52 $47.04
Premium $4.65 $25.74 $51.47
Diesel $5.30 $29.33 $58.66

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 Manton and Flint. The current time is 22:48:24.

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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.