How far is Swan Creek, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Swan Creek, MI to Flint, MI is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
43.65 mi
00h 49m
Flight
32.51 mi
52.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.51 mi
Kilometers
52.32 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.65 mi
Kilometers
70.24 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM EDT
Return by in Swan Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 2:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Swan Creek
2026-04-23T01:16
Arrive Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Swan Creek
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
Birch Run
MI

Village in Michigan, United States

From Swan Creek
23.5 mi
00h 24m
To Flint
20.1 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°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 Swan Creek and Flint.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Swan Creek and Flint.

  1. 1

    Start on Swan Creek Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Swan Creek Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Miller Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · South Miller Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Gratiot Road

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Gratiot Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Gratiot Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Gratiot Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Stephens Street

    2261 ft · 31 sec · Stephens Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Rust Street

    141 m · 6 sec · Rust Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Rust Avenue Bridge

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Rust Avenue Bridge

  8. 8

    Continue on South Warren Avenue

    1599 ft · 24 sec · South Warren Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Holland Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Holland Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint

    72 m · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto I 75 South, US 23 South: Flint

    1338 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    23.2 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

    10 mi · 11 min · UAW Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward M 21

    1294 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Chavez Drive

    1218 ft · 35 sec · Chavez Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · East Court Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Swan Creek 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
23.5 mi · 54%
UAW Freeway
9.98 mi · 23%
Gratiot Road
3.69 mi · 8%
South Miller Road
2.52 mi · 6%
East Holland Avenue
2.03 mi · 5%
Rust Avenue Bridge
1.62 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

23.2 mi · 00h 25m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
32.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Birch Run
00h 24m from Swan Creek
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Swan Creek 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 Swan Creek to Flint?

The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Birch Run is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Swan Creek and 20.1 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.81 one way or $11.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Birch Run

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

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

BUS

Saginaw, MI

23 mi away
511 Johnson Street
RAIL

Flint station

29 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Bay City, MI

40 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
RAIL

Durand Union Station

41 mi away
200 South Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Swan Creek and Flint. Straight-line distance: 32.51 mi (52.32 km).

Swan Creek

#1 Swan Creek

Township in Saginaw County, Michigan

Population2,228
Coordinates43.3797500, -84.0910900
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Swan Creek Road (-84.091092, 43.379567)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.54 gal
5.83 L · about $5.81
Round trip
$11.61
3.08 gal · 11.66 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.81 $11.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.55 $13.10
Premium $4.65 $7.17 $14.33
Diesel $5.30 $8.17 $16.34

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 Swan Creek and Flint. The current time is 01:16:46.

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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.