How far is Sandstone, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Sandstone, MI to Flint, MI is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
92.31 mi
01h 26m
Flight
67.4 mi
108.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.4 mi
Kilometers
108.47 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.31 mi
Kilometers
148.56 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM EDT
Return by in Sandstone
Thu, Apr 23, 4:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandstone
2026-04-23T01:14
Arrive Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sandstone
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
Haslett
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan

From Sandstone
44.2 mi
00h 43m
To Flint
48.1 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S
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 Sandstone and Flint.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Sandstone Road

    83 m · 9 sec · South Sandstone Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Michigan Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Michigan Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit

    2366 ft · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127 North, M 50: Lansing, Jackson

    1507 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 127 North: Lansing

    134 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 127 North: Clare

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 Business, M 43: Saginaw Street, Grand River Avenue

    1084 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North Homer Street

    81 m · 11 sec · North Homer Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Saginaw Street

    839 ft · 22 sec · East Saginaw Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on East Saginaw Street

    5 mi · 8 min · East Saginaw Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Saginaw Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saginaw Highway

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight

    1136 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    41.3 mi · 42 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saginaw Highway
42.2 mi · 46%
East Saginaw Street
5.2 mi · 6%
West Michigan Avenue
3.34 mi · 4%
I 94 East
2.42 mi · 3%
US 127 North
1.45 mi · 2%
West Fifth Street
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

Saginaw Highway

Keep slight right

41.3 mi · 00h 42m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
67.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haslett
00h 43m from Sandstone
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sandstone 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 Sandstone to Flint?

The road trip is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Haslett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Sandstone and 48.1 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.29 one way or $24.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Haslett

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

8 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

34 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

39 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Jackson station

55 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandstone and Flint. Straight-line distance: 67.4 mi (108.47 km).

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#1 Sandstone

Township in Jackson County, Michigan

Population3,948
Coordinates42.2519800, -84.5177400
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: South Sandstone Road (-84.517682, 42.25198)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.33 L · about $12.29
Round trip
$24.59
6.52 gal · 24.66 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.29 $24.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.86 $27.73
Premium $4.65 $15.17 $30.34
Diesel $5.30 $17.29 $34.58

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 Sandstone and Flint. The current time is 01:14:21.

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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.