How far is Superior, MI from Flint, MI?
The driving distance from Superior, MI to Flint, MI is about 488.3 miles (785.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 369 miles (593.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 47m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Mackinac County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Superior and Flint.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Superior and Flint.
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Start on Superior Loc Road
559 ft · 27 sec · Superior Loc Road
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Turn right onto Superior Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Superior Road
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Continue on Superior Road
2725 ft · 60 sec · Superior Road
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Turn left onto Chassell Painesdale Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Chassell Painesdale Road
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Continue on 5th Street
881 ft · 22 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Wilson Memorial Drive
76.4 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Wilson Memorial Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
28 m · 5 sec
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Exit the rotary
1.4 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Palms Avenue
29 m · 6 sec · Palms Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Palms Avenue
10.2 mi · 14 min · Palms Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US-41/M-28
35 m · 7 sec · US-41/M-28
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Exit the roundabout onto US-41/M-28
2883 ft · 45 sec · US-41/M-28
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US-41/M-28
31 m · 6 sec · US-41/M-28
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Exit the roundabout onto US-41/M-28
1.6 mi · 2 min · US-41/M-28
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Continue on Marquette Bypass
1 mi · 1 min · Marquette Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Marquette Bypass
33 m · 6 sec · Marquette Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Marquette Bypass
882 ft · 15 sec · Marquette Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Marquette Bypass
33 m · 1 sec · Marquette Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Marquette Bypass
2760 ft · 52 sec · Marquette Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
125 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Front Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Front Street
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Continue on US-41/M-28
1.6 mi · 3 min · US-41/M-28
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Turn left onto M-28
35.8 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Continue on West Munising Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Munising Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Cedar Street
838 ft · 23 sec · Cedar Street
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Continue on M-28
35.1 mi · 42 min · M-28
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Turn sharp right
17.3 mi · 21 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
65.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Mackinac Bridge
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
94.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway
10 mi · 11 min · UAW Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 21
1294 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on Chavez Drive
1218 ft · 35 sec · Chavez Drive
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Turn right onto East Court Street
1317 ft · 32 sec · East Court Street
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Turn left
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
28 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Superior and Flint.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75
Keep slight left to continue on I 75: Saginaw, Detroit
124 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Superior and Showers And Thunderstorms near Flint.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Superior to Flint?
The road trip is about 488.3 miles (785.8 km) and usually takes 07h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brevort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 244.1 miles from Superior and 244.1 miles from Flint.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 369 miles (593.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 119.3 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $64.97 one way or $129.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 153.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Superior and Showers And Thunderstorms near Flint.
Stop Ideas Near Brevort
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brevort.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Superior and Flint. Straight-line distance: 368.98 mi (593.82 km).
#1 Superior
Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan
| Population | 1,299 |
| Coordinates | 47.0752100, -88.5979000 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 786 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $64.97 | $129.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $73.28 | $146.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $80.19 | $160.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $91.39 | $182.78 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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