How far is Masonville, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Masonville, MI to Flint, MI is about 356.4 miles (573.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 258.1 miles (415.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 41m 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
356.34 mi
05h 20m
Flight
258.09 mi
415.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
258.09 mi
Kilometers
415.35 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
356.34 mi
Kilometers
573.47 km
Drive Time
05h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Thu, Apr 16, 6:28 AM EDT
Return by in Masonville
Thu, Apr 16, 11:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Masonville
2026-04-16T01:07
Arrive Flint
Thu, Apr 16, 6:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 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
6:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Masonville
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
Vanderbilt
MI

Village in Otsego County, Michigan, United States

From Masonville
178 mi
02h 40m
To Flint
178.3 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Masonville and Flint.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bay Shore Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bay Shore Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on S.75 Road

    565 ft · 17 sec · S.75 Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto US 2

    33.8 mi · 40 min · US 2

  4. 4

    Continue on West Lakeshore Drive

    88.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min · West Lakeshore Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on US 2

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2

  6. 6

    Continue on US-2 West

    2455 ft · 46 sec · US-2 West

  7. 7

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

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  9. 9

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

    124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

    10 mi · 11 min · UAW Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward M 21

    1294 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Chavez Drive

    1218 ft · 35 sec · Chavez Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · East Court Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Masonville 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
124 mi · 35%
I 75 South
94.4 mi · 27%
West Lakeshore Drive
88.4 mi · 25%
US 2
37 mi · 10%
UAW Freeway
9.98 mi · 3%
Bay Shore Drive
0.95 mi
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
05h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+98.3 mi
258.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vanderbilt
02h 40m from Masonville
Leave By
6:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Masonville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 356.4 miles (573.5 km) and usually takes 05h 20m 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?

Vanderbilt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178 miles from Masonville and 178.3 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 258.1 miles (415.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.40 one way or $94.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Masonville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Vanderbilt

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

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

BUS

Walloon Lake, Michigan

26 mi away
Hwy 131 & Hwy 75
BUS

Boyne City, Michigan

30 mi away
1000 East Division St.
BUS

Petoskey, Michigan

35 mi away
301 West Mitchell St.
BUS

Alanson, MI

35 mi away
7640 Burr Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Masonville and Flint. Straight-line distance: 258.09 mi (415.35 km).

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#1 Masonville

Township in Delta County, Michigan

Population1,669
Coordinates45.9127400, -86.9873600
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Bay Shore Drive (-86.987448, 45.912743)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 573 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.57 gal
47.6 L · about $47.40
Round trip
$94.80
25.14 gal · 95.2 L
Estimated CO2
111.7 kg one way
Round trip: 223.4 kg / 493 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $47.40 $94.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.46 $106.92
Premium $4.65 $58.50 $117.00
Diesel $5.30 $66.67 $133.34

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Masonville and Flint. The current time is 01:07:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.