How far is Wolf Lake, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Wolf Lake, MI to Flint, MI is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
151.5 mi
02h 19m
Flight
123.27 mi
198.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.27 mi
Kilometers
198.39 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.5 mi
Kilometers
243.82 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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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 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Mon, Jun 1, 10:28 PM EDT
Return by in Wolf Lake
Tue, Jun 2, 12:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wolf Lake
2026-06-01T20:08
Arrive Flint
Mon, Jun 1, 10:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wolf Lake
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
Portland
MI

City in Michigan, United States

From Wolf Lake
75.7 mi
01h 09m
To Flint
75.8 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NE
Destination
48°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wolf Lake and Flint.

  1. 1

    Start on Circle Drive

    30 m · 6 sec · Circle Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Kensington Street

    1919 ft · 1 min · Kensington Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hall Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Hall Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Maple Island Road

    9.1 mi · 12 min · South Maple Island Road

  5. 5

    Continue on 112th Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · 112th Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1098 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Flint

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    54.8 mi · 56 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
112th Avenue
81.8 mi · 54%
I 69 East
57.3 mi · 38%
South Maple Island Road
9.06 mi · 6%
Hall Road
2.12 mi · 1%
Kensington Street
0.36 mi
West Fifth Street
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

112th Avenue

Merge slight left

78.4 mi · 01h 24m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
123.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
01h 09m from Wolf Lake
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Wolf Lake and Clear near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wolf Lake to Flint?

The road trip is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.7 miles from Wolf Lake and 75.8 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.17 one way or $40.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Wolf Lake and Clear near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

37 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Rockford, Michigan

60 mi away
US 131 & 10 Mile Road NE
BUS

Owosso, MI

61 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

64 mi away
431 Wealthy St. SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wolf Lake and Flint. Straight-line distance: 123.27 mi (198.39 km).

Wolf Lake

#1 Wolf Lake

City in Becker County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population4,104
Coordinates43.2547400, -86.1097800
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Circle Drive (-86.109976, 43.254831)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.35 gal
20.24 L · about $20.17
Round trip
$40.35
10.7 gal · 40.48 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 95.1 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.17 $40.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.75 $45.51
Premium $4.65 $24.90 $49.80
Diesel $5.30 $28.38 $56.75

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Wolf Lake and Flint. The current time is 20:08:51.

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.