How far is Solon, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Solon, MI to Flint, MI is about 192.7 miles (310.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.4 miles (259.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m 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
192.72 mi
03h 12m
Flight
161.44 mi
259.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.44 mi
Kilometers
259.82 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.72 mi
Kilometers
310.15 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Tue, May 12, 10:42 PM EDT
Return by in Solon
Wed, May 13, 1:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Solon
2026-05-12T19:29
Arrive Flint
Tue, May 12, 10:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 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
10:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Solon
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Dover
MI

Township in Otsego County, Michigan

From Solon
96.3 mi
01h 36m
To Flint
96.5 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
34°F
Overnight

Widespread Frost

Starts
Tue, May 12 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 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 Solon and Flint.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Alpine Road

    1823 ft · 28 sec · East Alpine Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto East Hoxie Road

    102 m · 5 sec · East Hoxie Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East White Road

    1069 ft · 19 sec · East White Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Solon Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Solon Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Traverse Highway

    1122 ft · 22 sec · East Traverse Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Tilton Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Tilton Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cedar Run Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Cedar Run Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Strait Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Strait Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Long Lake Road

    677 ft · 13 sec · North Long Lake Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East Long Lake Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Long Lake Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Secor Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Secor Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North West Silver Lake Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · North West Silver Lake Road

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road 633

    10.9 mi · 17 min · County Road 633

  14. 14

    Continue on North 13 Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · North 13 Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North M-37 Highway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · North M-37 Highway

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West M-115 Highway

    64 m · 3 sec · West M-115 Highway

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto West M-115 Highway

    108 m · 5 sec · West M-115 Highway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto West M-115 Highway

    55.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min · West M-115 Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Clare

    1782 ft · 51 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    10.9 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward US 10 EAST: Midland, Bay City

    46.1 mi · 46 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Saginaw

    2040 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    36.3 mi · 39 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

    10 mi · 11 min · UAW Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward M 21

    1294 ft · 32 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Chavez Drive

    1218 ft · 35 sec · Chavez Drive

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · East Court Street

  28. 28

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Solon 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
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 10 East
57.3 mi · 30%
West M-115 Highway
55.6 mi · 29%
I 75 South
36.7 mi · 19%
County Road 633
10.9 mi · 6%
UAW Freeway
9.98 mi · 5%
North M-37 Highway
6.86 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West M-115 Highway

Merge slight left onto West M-115 Highway

55.4 mi · 01h 16m

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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.3 mi
161.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dover
01h 36m from Solon
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost leaving Solon 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 Solon to Flint?

The road trip is about 192.7 miles (310.2 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.3 miles from Solon and 96.5 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 161.4 miles (259.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 10:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.64 one way or $51.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dover

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

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

BUS

Reed City, Michigan

61 mi away
US 10 & 220th Ave.
BUS

Big Rapids, Michigan

63 mi away
14342 Northland Dr.
BUS

Cadillac, Michigan

68 mi away
1202 North Mitchell St.
BUS

Manton, Michigan

76 mi away
Junction U.S. 131 & M-42

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Solon and Flint. Straight-line distance: 161.44 mi (259.82 km).

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#1 Solon

Township in Leelanau County, Michigan

Population1,511
Coordinates44.8094400, -85.7611900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: East Alpine Road (-85.76062, 44.809597)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.8 gal
25.74 L · about $25.64
Round trip
$51.29
13.6 gal · 51.48 L
Estimated CO2
60.4 kg one way
Round trip: 120.9 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.64 $51.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.92 $57.84
Premium $4.65 $31.65 $63.29
Diesel $5.30 $36.07 $72.13

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 Solon and Flint. The current time is 19:29:49.

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.