How far is Weare, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Weare, MI to Flint, MI is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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
195.35 mi
02h 55m
Flight
142.5 mi
229.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.5 mi
Kilometers
229.33 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.35 mi
Kilometers
314.39 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Wed, Apr 22, 11:34 PM EDT
Return by in Weare
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weare
2026-04-22T20:39
Arrive Flint
Wed, Apr 22, 11:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Weare
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
Ada
MI

Township in Kent County, Michigan

From Weare
97.6 mi
01h 27m
To Flint
97.8 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Jackson Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Jackson Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Oceana Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · North Oceana Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Monroe Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Monroe Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1971 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    38.2 mi · 39 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96: Grand Rapids, Lansing

    1424 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    88.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Flint

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    54.8 mi · 56 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Weare 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 96
88.9 mi · 46%
I 69 East
57.3 mi · 29%
West Monroe Road
46.2 mi · 24%
North Oceana Drive
1.02 mi · 1%
West Jackson Road
0.97 mi
West Fifth Street
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

I 96

Merge slight left

88.7 mi · 01h 35m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.9 mi
142.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ada
01h 27m from Weare
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Weare and Sunny near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Weare to Flint?

The road trip is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Ada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.6 miles from Weare and 97.8 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.9 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 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.98 one way or $51.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Weare and Sunny near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Ada

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 Ada and the surrounding midpoint area.
Former City Hall Site
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Former City Hall Site

Grand Rapids , MI
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Historical landmark
Grand Rapids City Hall
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

Grand Rapids City Hall

Grand Rapids , MI
300 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Rating 4.0/5 17 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

15 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

19 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
BUS

Howard City, Michigan

49 mi away
130 North Ensley St.
RAIL

Holland station

53 mi away
171 Lincoln Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weare and Flint. Straight-line distance: 142.5 mi (229.33 km).

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#1 Weare

Township in Oceana County, Michigan, United States

Population1,235
Coordinates43.7464000, -86.3395200
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: West Jackson Road (-86.339533, 43.746171)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.89 gal
26.09 L · about $25.98
Round trip
$51.96
13.78 gal · 52.18 L
Estimated CO2
61.2 kg one way
Round trip: 122.5 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.98 $51.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.30 $58.61
Premium $4.65 $32.07 $64.13
Diesel $5.30 $36.54 $73.09

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 Weare and Flint. The current time is 20:39:04.

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.