How far is Saint Charles, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Saint Charles, MI to Flint, MI is about 42 miles (67.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
41.99 mi
00h 49m
Flight
30.13 mi
48.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.13 mi
Kilometers
48.49 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.99 mi
Kilometers
67.57 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Tue, May 12, 7:04 PM EDT
Return by in Saint Charles
Tue, May 12, 7:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Charles
2026-05-12T18:15
Arrive Flint
Tue, May 12, 7:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Charles
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
Montrose
MI

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

From Saint Charles
22.2 mi
00h 24m
To Flint
19.7 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 16 mph S
Destination
60°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles and Flint.

  1. 1

    Start on South Saginaw Street

    2 m · 8 sec · South Saginaw Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Belle Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Belle Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Graham Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · South Graham Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Oakley Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Oakley Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Brady Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Brady Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Brady Street

    2168 ft · 41 sec · Brady Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto West Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Broad Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Peet Road

    9.1 mi · 12 min · Peet Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Vienna Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Vienna Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West State Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Vienna Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · West Vienna Road

  13. 13

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

    2580 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

    10 mi · 11 min · UAW Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward M 21

    1294 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Chavez Drive

    1218 ft · 35 sec · Chavez Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · East Court Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Charles and Flint.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
UAW Freeway
9.98 mi · 24%
Peet Road
9.08 mi · 22%
West Vienna Road
5.73 mi · 14%
I 75 South
4.99 mi · 12%
South Graham Road
3.47 mi · 8%
Oakley Road
3.11 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

UAW Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

9.98 mi · 00h 11m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
30.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montrose
00h 24m from Saint Charles
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Rain Showers Likely leaving Saint Charles and Widespread Frost then 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 Saint Charles to Flint?

The road trip is about 42 miles (67.6 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Montrose is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Saint Charles and 19.7 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.58 one way or $11.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Rain Showers Likely around Saint Charles and Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Montrose

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

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

RAIL

Flint station

26 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Saginaw, MI

29 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Owosso, MI

30 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

31 mi away
200 South Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Flint. Straight-line distance: 30.13 mi (48.49 km).

Saint Charles

#1 Saint Charles

Village in Michigan, United States

Population1,886
Coordinates43.2969700, -84.1405300
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: South Saginaw Street (-84.14056, 43.296974)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.61 L · about $5.58
Round trip
$11.16
2.96 gal · 11.22 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.58 $11.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.29 $12.59
Premium $4.65 $6.89 $13.78
Diesel $5.30 $7.85 $15.70

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Charles and Flint. The current time is 18:15:08.

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.