How far is Marquette, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Marquette, MI to Flint, MI is about 390 miles (627.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 304.2 miles (489.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 00m 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
389.97 mi
06h 00m
Flight
304.21 mi
489.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
304.21 mi
Kilometers
489.58 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
389.97 mi
Kilometers
627.6 km
Drive Time
06h 00m

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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 06h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 10:03 AM EDT
Return by in Marquette
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marquette
2026-04-23T04:03
Arrive Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 10:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
5:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marquette
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
Indian River
MI

Census-designated place in Cheboygan County, Michigan

From Marquette
194.8 mi
03h 00m
To Flint
195.2 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 Marquette and Flint.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 3rd Street

    1249 ft · 48 sec · South 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rock Street

    639 ft · 24 sec · Rock Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Front Street

    869 ft · 31 sec · South Front Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Front Street

    38 m · 7 sec · South Front Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto South Front Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Front Street

  6. 6

    Continue on US-41/M-28

    1.6 mi · 3 min · US-41/M-28

  7. 7

    Turn left onto M-28

    35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28

  8. 8

    Continue on West Munising Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Munising Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Cedar Street

    838 ft · 23 sec · Cedar Street

  10. 10

    Continue on M-28

    35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28

  11. 11

    Turn sharp right

    17.3 mi · 21 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit

    124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

    10 mi · 11 min · UAW Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward M 21

    1294 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Chavez Drive

    1218 ft · 35 sec · Chavez Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · East Court Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marquette and Flint.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
124 mi · 32%
I 75 South
94.4 mi · 24%
M-28
70.9 mi · 18%
UAW Freeway
9.98 mi · 3%
South Front Street
2.86 mi · 1%
West Munising Avenue
2.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75

Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit

124 mi · 02h 07m

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
06h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
12h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+85.8 mi
304.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian River
03h 00m from Marquette
Leave By
5:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Marquette 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 Marquette to Flint?

The road trip is about 390 miles (627.6 km) and usually takes 06h 00m 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?

Indian River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 194.8 miles from Marquette and 195.2 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 304.2 miles (489.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.8 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 5:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.89 one way or $103.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Indian River

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

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

BUS

Alanson, MI

14 mi away
7640 Burr Avenue
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Pellston, Michigan

20 mi away
110 North US Highway 131
BUS

Petoskey, Michigan

28 mi away
301 West Mitchell St.
BUS

Cheboygan, MI

28 mi away
309 East State Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marquette and Flint. Straight-line distance: 304.21 mi (489.58 km).

Marquette

#1 Marquette

City in the U.

Population20,308
Coordinates46.5435400, -87.3954200
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: South 3rd Street (-87.395371, 46.543533)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 628 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.76 gal
52.09 L · about $51.89
Round trip
$103.78
27.52 gal · 104.18 L
Estimated CO2
122.3 kg one way
Round trip: 244.6 kg / 539 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $51.89 $103.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $58.52 $117.04
Premium $4.65 $64.04 $128.08
Diesel $5.30 $72.98 $145.97

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 Marquette and Flint. The current time is 04:03:24.

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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.