How far is Quinnesec, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Quinnesec, MI to Flint, MI is about 416.8 miles (670.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 286.8 miles (461.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
416.82 mi
06h 28m
Flight
286.85 mi
461.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
286.85 mi
Kilometers
461.64 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
416.82 mi
Kilometers
670.81 km
Drive Time
06h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Sat, Apr 18, 1:24 PM EDT
Return by in Quinnesec
Sat, Apr 18, 6:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quinnesec
2026-04-18T05:55
Arrive Flint
Sat, Apr 18, 12:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:29 PM to 2:59 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Quinnesec
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Cheboygan
MI

City in Michigan

From Quinnesec
208.3 mi
03h 14m
To Flint
208.5 mi
03h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Quinnesec Street

    21 m · 6 sec · Quinnesec Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto US-2

    2.8 mi · 3 min · US-2

  3. 3

    Continue on Murray Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Murray Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Eighth Avenue

    20.4 mi · 24 min · Eighth Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    22 mi · 28 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Lincoln Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Lincoln Road

  7. 7

    Continue on US-2/US-41/M-35

    46 mi · 55 min · US-2/US-41/M-35

  8. 8

    Continue on West Lakeshore Drive

    88.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min · West Lakeshore Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on US 2

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US 2

  10. 10

    Continue on US-2 West

    2455 ft · 46 sec · US-2 West

  11. 11

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

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  13. 13

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

    124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 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 Quinnesec 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75
124 mi · 30%
I 75 South
94.4 mi · 23%
West Lakeshore Drive
88.4 mi · 21%
US-2/US-41/M-35
46 mi · 11%
Eighth Avenue
42.4 mi · 10%
UAW Freeway
9.98 mi · 2%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 28m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+130 mi
286.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cheboygan
03h 14m from Quinnesec
Leave By
11:02 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Quinnesec 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 Quinnesec to Flint?

The road trip is about 416.8 miles (670.8 km) and usually takes 06h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cheboygan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 208.3 miles from Quinnesec and 208.5 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 286.8 miles (461.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 130 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.47 one way or $110.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 130.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Quinnesec and Flint, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Snow Showers around Quinnesec and Showers And Thunderstorms near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Cheboygan

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

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

BUS

Cheboygan, MI

309 East State Street
BUS

Mackinaw City, Michigan

25 mi away
102 South Huron Ave.
BUS

Pellston, Michigan

26 mi away
110 North US Highway 131
BUS

St. Ignace, Michigan

32 mi away
448 North State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quinnesec and Flint. Straight-line distance: 286.85 mi (461.64 km).

Quinnesec

#1 Quinnesec

Census-designated place in Dickinson County, Michigan

Population1,191
Coordinates45.8063500, -87.9884600
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Quinnesec Street (-87.988428, 45.806351)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 671 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.71 gal
55.68 L · about $55.47
Round trip
$110.94
29.42 gal · 111.36 L
Estimated CO2
130.7 kg one way
Round trip: 261.5 kg / 577 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $55.47 $110.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $62.56 $125.12
Premium $4.65 $68.46 $136.92
Diesel $5.30 $78.02 $156.04

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Quinnesec, MI and Flint, MI. The current time in Quinnesec is 05:55:51, although it is 06:55:51 in Flint.

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.