How far is South Gull Lake, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from South Gull Lake, MI to Flint, MI is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.9 miles (156 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
115.98 mi
02h 01m
Flight
96.93 mi
156 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.93 mi
Kilometers
156 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.98 mi
Kilometers
186.65 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Sun, Apr 19, 7:03 AM EDT
Return by in South Gull Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 9:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Gull Lake
2026-04-19T05:01
Arrive Flint
Sun, Apr 19, 7:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Gull Lake
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
Waverly
MI

City in Bremer County, Iowa, United States

From South Gull Lake
61 mi
01h 00m
To Flint
55 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph WNW
Destination
45°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Gull Lake and Flint.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Gull Lake and Flint.

  1. 1

    Start on Midlake Drive

    42 m · 6 sec · Midlake Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Makin Street

    768 ft · 36 sec · Makin Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Burlington Drive

    922 ft · 40 sec · Burlington Drive

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Burlington Drive

    28 m · 4 sec · Burlington Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Midland Drive

    855 ft · 39 sec · Midland Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East C Avenue

    2273 ft · 1 min · East C Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North 40th Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North 40th Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto M 89

    4.3 mi · 5 min · M 89

  9. 9

    Continue on M-89

    1313 ft · 17 sec · M-89

  10. 10

    Continue on West Michigan Avenue

    6.1 mi · 10 min · West Michigan Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Washington Avenue

    824 ft · 18 sec · South Washington Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Hamblin Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Hamblin Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Hamblin Street

    107 m · 8 sec · Hamblin Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on East Columbia Avenue

    601 ft · 8 sec · East Columbia Avenue

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto East Michigan Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto 11 Mile Road

    107 m · 7 sec · 11 Mile Road

  19. 19

    Take the exit right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Fort Wayne, Lansing

    871 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    2100 ft · 51 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Lansing

    2027 ft · 50 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 North

    2752 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    39.8 mi · 43 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint

    56.6 mi · 58 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  32. 32

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Gull Lake 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
34 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 East
56.6 mi · 49%
I 69 North
40.7 mi · 35%
West Michigan Avenue
6.14 mi · 5%
East Michigan Avenue
5.11 mi · 4%
M 89
4.35 mi · 4%
I 94 East
3.88 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 69 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint

56.6 mi · 00h 58m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
96.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waverly
01h 00m from South Gull Lake
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Gull Lake and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Gull Lake to Flint?

The road trip is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from South Gull Lake and 55 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 96.9 miles (156 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.42 one way or $30.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Gull Lake and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Waverly

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

11 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

47 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

55 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

56 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Gull Lake and Flint. Straight-line distance: 96.93 mi (156 km).

South Gull Lake

#1 South Gull Lake

Unincorporated town in Michigan, USA

Population1,182
Coordinates42.3875400, -85.3966700
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Midlake Drive (-85.39199, 42.391568)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.09 gal
15.49 L · about $15.42
Round trip
$30.85
8.18 gal · 30.98 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.7 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.42 $30.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.39 $34.79
Premium $4.65 $19.03 $38.07
Diesel $5.30 $21.69 $43.39

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between South Gull Lake and Flint. The current time is 05:01:35.

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.