How far is Standish, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Standish, MI to Flint, MI is about 78 miles (125.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.06 mi
01h 10m
Flight
68.43 mi
110.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.43 mi
Kilometers
110.12 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.06 mi
Kilometers
125.62 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Sun, May 3, 4:30 AM EDT
Return by in Standish
Sun, May 3, 5:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Standish
2026-05-03T03:20
Arrive Flint
Sun, May 3, 4:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Standish
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
Zilwaukee
MI

City in Saginaw County, Michigan, United States of America

From Standish
39.3 mi
00h 35m
To Flint
38.7 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Forest Street

    40 m · 8 sec · North Forest Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Cedar Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Cedar Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West M-61

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West M-61

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Saginaw

    1735 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Saginaw

    64.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

    10 mi · 11 min · UAW Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward M 21

    1294 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Chavez Drive

    1218 ft · 35 sec · Chavez Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · East Court Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saginaw
64.5 mi · 83%
UAW Freeway
9.98 mi · 13%
West M-61
2.37 mi · 3%
East Cedar Street
0.67 mi · 1%
I 75 South
0.33 mi
East Court Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Saginaw

Merge slight left onto Saginaw

64.5 mi · 01h 07m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
68.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zilwaukee
00h 35m from Standish
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Standish 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 Standish to Flint?

The road trip is about 78 miles (125.6 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Zilwaukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Standish and 38.7 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.41 one way or $20.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Standish and Mostly Sunny near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Zilwaukee

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Zilwaukee and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Food stop 8 mi away

Old City Hall

Bay City , MI
814 Saginaw St, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 4.5/5 660 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Bar,Restaurant
Bay City Hall
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

Bay City Hall

Bay City , MI
301 Washington Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
Rating 3.7/5 14 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Zilwaukee.

BUS

Saginaw, MI

5 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

14 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
RAIL

Flint station

56 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Owosso, MI

57 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Standish and Flint. Straight-line distance: 68.43 mi (110.12 km).

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#1 Standish

Township in Arenac County, Michigan

Population1,794
Coordinates43.9830800, -83.9588800
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: North Forest Street (-83.958431, 43.983083)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.43 L · about $10.41
Round trip
$20.82
5.52 gal · 20.86 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.41 $20.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.74 $23.48
Premium $4.65 $12.85 $25.69
Diesel $5.30 $14.64 $29.28

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Standish and Flint. The current time is 03:20:23.

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.