How far is Vandercook Lake, MI from Flint, MI?
The driving distance from Vandercook Lake, MI to Flint, MI is about 92 miles (148 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67 miles (107.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vandercook Lake and Flint.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vandercook Lake and Flint.
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Start on South Maurice Avenue
1219 ft · 56 sec · South Maurice Avenue
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Turn right onto East McDevitt Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · East McDevitt Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward Brooklyn Road
136 m · 11 sec · Brooklyn Road
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Keep slight left
834 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit
1871 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
28.7 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Plymouth
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep left to continue on US 23 North: Flint
47.2 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Lansing, Port Huron
1372 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69: Lansing, Flint, Port Huron
1182 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint, Port Huron
3089 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown
1166 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street
1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street
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Turn right onto West Fifth Street
1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street
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Turn left onto Harrison Street
116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto East Court Street
72 m · 9 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 Vandercook Lake and Flint.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 23 North
Keep left to continue on US 23 North: Flint
47.2 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Vandercook Lake 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 Vandercook Lake to Flint?
The road trip is about 92 miles (148 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Webster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Vandercook Lake and 46 miles from Flint.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67 miles (107.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.22 one way or $24.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Vandercook Lake and Mostly Sunny near Flint.
Stop Ideas Near Webster
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 Webster.
Ann Arbor station
Greenfield Village, Michigan
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vandercook Lake and Flint. Straight-line distance: 66.96 mi (107.76 km).
#1 Vandercook Lake
Census-designated place in Jackson County, Michigan
| Population | 4,721 |
| Coordinates | 42.1933700, -84.3910700 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| 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: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.22 | $24.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.78 | $27.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.08 | $30.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.18 | $34.37 |
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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