How far is Mason, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Mason, MI to Flint, MI is about 65 miles (104.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
65 mi
00h 58m
Flight
48.64 mi
78.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.64 mi
Kilometers
78.28 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
65 mi
Kilometers
104.6 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 7:27 AM EDT
Return by in Mason
Thu, Apr 23, 8:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mason
2026-04-23T06:28
Arrive Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 7:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mason
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
Perry
MI

City in Shiawassee County in the U.

From Mason
30.6 mi
00h 29m
To Flint
34.4 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 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 Mason and Flint.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Ash Street

    2500 ft · 58 sec · West Ash Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Cedar Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Cedar Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 127 North: Lansing

    2152 ft · 53 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US 127 North: Clare

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 Business, M 43: Saginaw Street, Grand River Avenue

    1084 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto North Homer Street

    81 m · 11 sec · North Homer Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Saginaw Street

    839 ft · 22 sec · East Saginaw Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on East Saginaw Street

    5 mi · 8 min · East Saginaw Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Saginaw Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saginaw Highway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    1136 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    41.3 mi · 42 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 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 Mason 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saginaw Highway
42.2 mi · 65%
US 127 North
11.2 mi · 17%
East Saginaw Street
5.2 mi · 8%
South Cedar Street
1.03 mi · 2%
West Ash Street
0.47 mi · 1%
West Fifth Street
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

Saginaw Highway

Keep slight right

41.3 mi · 00h 42m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
48.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
00h 29m from Mason
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mason 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 Mason to Flint?

The road trip is about 65 miles (104.6 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Mason and 34.4 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.64 one way or $17.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Perry

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

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

BUS

Owosso, MI

19 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

21 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

25 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Flint station

50 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mason and Flint. Straight-line distance: 48.64 mi (78.28 km).

Mason

#1 Mason

City in Michigan

Population8,389
Coordinates42.5792000, -84.4435800
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: West Ash Street (-84.44358, 42.579191)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.68 L · about $8.64
Round trip
$17.27
4.58 gal · 17.36 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.64 $17.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.74 $19.48
Premium $4.65 $10.66 $21.32
Diesel $5.30 $12.15 $24.29

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 Mason and Flint. The current time is 06:28:50.

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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.