How far is Wheeler, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Wheeler, MI to Flint, MI is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
62.05 mi
01h 11m
Flight
46.82 mi
75.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.82 mi
Kilometers
75.35 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.05 mi
Kilometers
99.86 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM EDT
Return by in Wheeler
Thu, Apr 23, 6:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheeler
2026-04-23T03:54
Arrive Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wheeler
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
Buena Vista
MI

Unincorporated community in Michigan, United States

From Wheeler
31.3 mi
00h 35m
To Flint
30.8 mi
00h 35m

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 13 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 Wheeler and Flint.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chestnut Street

    115 m · 22 sec · Chestnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Wheeler Road

    1795 ft · 55 sec · North Wheeler Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Monroe Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · East Monroe Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gratiot Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Saginaw Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Saginaw Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East Saginaw Street

    2327 ft · 49 sec · East Saginaw Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Gratiot Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Saginaw Street

    903 ft · 12 sec · North Saginaw Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Saginaw Street

    2970 ft · 38 sec · West Saginaw Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Gratiot Road

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Gratiot Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Gratiot Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Gratiot Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Stephens Street

    2261 ft · 31 sec · Stephens Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Rust Street

    141 m · 6 sec · Rust Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Rust Avenue Bridge

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Rust Avenue Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on South Warren Avenue

    1599 ft · 24 sec · South Warren Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Holland Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Holland Avenue

  17. 17

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

    72 m · 14 sec

  18. 18

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

    1338 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    23.2 mi · 25 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on UAW Freeway

    10 mi · 11 min · UAW Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward M 21

    1294 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Chavez Drive

    1218 ft · 35 sec · Chavez Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · East Court Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
23.5 mi · 38%
Gratiot Road
16.7 mi · 27%
UAW Freeway
9.98 mi · 16%
East Monroe Road
3.49 mi · 6%
East Holland Avenue
2.03 mi · 3%
Rust Avenue Bridge
1.62 mi · 3%
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
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
46.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buena Vista
00h 35m from Wheeler
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wheeler 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 Wheeler to Flint?

The road trip is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Wheeler and 30.8 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.26 one way or $16.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Buena Vista, 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 Buena Vista.

BUS

Saginaw, MI

3 mi away
511 Johnson Street
BUS

Bay City, MI

20 mi away
1124 Washington Avenue
RAIL

Flint station

49 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway
BUS

Owosso, MI

52 mi away
109 Comstock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheeler and Flint. Straight-line distance: 46.82 mi (75.35 km).

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#1 Wheeler

Township in Gratiot County, Michigan

Population2,648
Coordinates43.4128100, -84.4377700
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Chestnut Street (-84.437769, 43.412874)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.29 L · about $8.26
Round trip
$16.52
4.38 gal · 16.58 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.26 $16.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.31 $18.63
Premium $4.65 $10.19 $20.38
Diesel $5.30 $11.62 $23.23

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 Wheeler and Flint. The current time is 03:54:40.

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.