How far is Rogers City, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Rogers City, MI to Flint, MI is about 190.4 miles (306.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m 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
190.36 mi
03h 14m
Flight
166.56 mi
268.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.56 mi
Kilometers
268.06 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.36 mi
Kilometers
306.36 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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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 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 10:00 AM EDT
Return by in Rogers City
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rogers City
2026-04-23T06:46
Arrive Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 10:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rogers City
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Whittemore
MI

Human settlement in Iosco County, Michigan, United States of America

From Rogers City
100.2 mi
01h 37m
To Flint
90.1 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 Rogers City and Flint.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rogers City and Flint.

  1. 1

    Start on West Huron Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · West Huron Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Bradley Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · North Bradley Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on US-23 South

    7.7 mi · 9 min · US-23 South

  4. 4

    Turn right onto M-65

    4.4 mi · 5 min · M-65

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 65

    2645 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 65

  6. 6

    Continue on Michigan Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Michigan Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 65

    3.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 65

  8. 8

    Continue on M-65 North

    1.1 mi · 1 min · M-65 North

  9. 9

    Continue on M 65 North

    8.9 mi · 10 min · M 65 North

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    82.2 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Huron Road

    2 mi · 3 min · West Huron Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Center Road

    1 km · 1 min · Center Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Huron Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · West Huron Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    2903 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Cedar Street

    3191 ft · 54 sec · West Cedar Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West M-61

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West M-61

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Saginaw

    1735 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Saginaw

    64.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

    10 mi · 11 min · UAW Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward M 21

    1294 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Chavez Drive

    1218 ft · 35 sec · Chavez Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · East Court Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
M 65 North
91.2 mi · 48%
Saginaw
64.5 mi · 34%
UAW Freeway
9.98 mi · 5%
West Huron Road
8.29 mi · 4%
US-23 South
7.72 mi · 4%
M-65
4.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

M 65 North

Continue straight

82.2 mi · 01h 36m

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
03h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
166.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whittemore
01h 37m from Rogers City
Leave By
10:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rogers City 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 Rogers City to Flint?

The road trip is about 190.4 miles (306.4 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?

Whittemore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.2 miles from Rogers City and 90.1 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 10:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.34 one way or $50.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Whittemore

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

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

BUS

Tawas City, MI

22 mi away
1020 West Lake Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

71 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
BUS

Saginaw, MI

89 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Alpena, MI

95 mi away
2060 Michigan Highway 32 West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rogers City and Flint. Straight-line distance: 166.56 mi (268.06 km).

Rogers City

#1 Rogers City

City in Michigan, United States

Population2,653
Coordinates45.4214000, -83.8183300
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: West Huron Avenue (-83.818322, 45.421393)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 306 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.72 gal
25.43 L · about $25.34
Round trip
$50.68
13.44 gal · 50.86 L
Estimated CO2
59.7 kg one way
Round trip: 119.4 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.34 $50.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.58 $57.16
Premium $4.65 $31.27 $62.55
Diesel $5.30 $35.64 $71.29

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 Rogers City and Flint. The current time is 06:46:12.

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.