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

The driving distance from Saint Clair, MI to Flint, MI is about 76 miles (122.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
75.98 mi
01h 11m
Flight
62.22 mi
100.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.22 mi
Kilometers
100.13 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.98 mi
Kilometers
122.27 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Clair
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Clair
2026-04-22T22:50
Arrive Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Clair
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
Capac
MI

City in St.

From Saint Clair
37.7 mi
00h 35m
To Flint
38.3 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    74 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    63 m · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    18 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    18 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Riverside Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Riverside Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Brown Street

    1 km · 2 min · Brown Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Range Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · South Range Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Gratiot Avenue

    1275 ft · 27 sec · Gratiot Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 94 East: Canada, Lexington

    1494 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 West, I 69 Business: Flint, Port Huron

    626 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 West: Flint

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    62 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1792 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Saginaw Street

    1092 ft · 41 sec · Saginaw Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Fifth Street

    121 m · 16 sec · East Fifth Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 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 Clair 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
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 West
62.9 mi · 83%
South Range Road
5.28 mi · 7%
I 94 East
4.77 mi · 6%
South Riverside Avenue
0.74 mi · 1%
Brown Street
0.64 mi · 1%
Downtown
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 West

Merge slight left

62 mi · 01h 03m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
62.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Capac
00h 35m from Saint Clair
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Clair and Sunny near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Clair to Flint?

The road trip is about 76 miles (122.3 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Capac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Saint Clair and 38.3 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.11 one way or $20.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Clair and Sunny near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Capac

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

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

RAIL

Lapeer station

31 mi away
73 Howard St.
RAIL

Port Huron

40 mi away
2223 16th Street
RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

52 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

56 mi away
449 South Eton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Clair and Flint. Straight-line distance: 62.22 mi (100.13 km).

Saint Clair

#1 Saint Clair

County in Michigan, United States

Population7,079
Coordinates42.8208700, -82.4860200
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.486031, 42.820796)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.68 gal
10.15 L · about $10.11
Round trip
$20.21
5.36 gal · 20.3 L
Estimated CO2
23.8 kg one way
Round trip: 47.6 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.11 $20.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.40 $22.80
Premium $4.65 $12.47 $24.95
Diesel $5.30 $14.21 $28.43

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 Saint Clair and Flint. The current time is 22:50:12.

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.