How far is Mount Forest, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Mount Forest, MI to Flint, MI is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
73.53 mi
01h 09m
Flight
64.11 mi
103.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.11 mi
Kilometers
103.18 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.53 mi
Kilometers
118.33 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Wed, May 13, 5:56 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Forest
Wed, May 13, 7:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Forest
2026-05-13T16:46
Arrive Flint
Wed, May 13, 5:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Forest
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
Carrollton
MI

Township of Michigan, United States

From Mount Forest
36.7 mi
00h 34m
To Flint
36.8 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph WNW
Destination
54°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Forest and Flint.

  1. 1

    Start on Sand Road

    22 m · 8 sec · Sand Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1317 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Mount Forest Road

    2566 ft · 1 min · West Mount Forest Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North 11 Mile Road

    2 mi · 5 min · North 11 Mile Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Pinconning Road

    4.1 mi · 10 min · West Pinconning Road

  6. 6

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

    2065 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    55.5 mi · 58 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

    10 mi · 11 min · UAW Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward M 21

    1294 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Chavez Drive

    1218 ft · 35 sec · Chavez Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · East Court Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Forest 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
55.9 mi · 76%
UAW Freeway
9.98 mi · 14%
West Pinconning Road
4.09 mi · 6%
North 11 Mile Road
1.99 mi · 3%
West Mount Forest Road
0.49 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

55.5 mi · 00h 58m

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
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
64.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carrollton
00h 34m from Mount Forest
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Mount Forest and Mostly Cloudy then Slight 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 Mount Forest to Flint?

The road trip is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Mount Forest and 36.8 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.77 one way or $19.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Mount Forest and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Carrollton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Carrollton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Food stop 9.9 mi away

Old City Hall

Bay City , MI
814 Saginaw St, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 4.5/5 660 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Bar,Restaurant
Bay City Hall
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

Bay City Hall

Bay City , MI
301 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 3.7/5 14 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carrollton.

BUS

Saginaw, MI

3 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

16 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
RAIL

Flint station

54 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Owosso, MI

55 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Forest and Flint. Straight-line distance: 64.11 mi (103.18 km).

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#1 Mount Forest

Township of Michigan

Population1,369
Coordinates43.8872400, -84.1141600
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Sand Road (-84.114166, 43.887051)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.82 L · about $9.77
Round trip
$19.53
5.18 gal · 19.64 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.77 $19.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.02 $22.03
Premium $4.65 $12.05 $24.11
Diesel $5.30 $13.74 $27.47

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Forest and Flint. The current time is 16:46:40.

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.