How far is Albion, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Albion, MI to Flint, MI is about 103.6 miles (166.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
103.64 mi
01h 38m
Flight
75.9 mi
122.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.9 mi
Kilometers
122.15 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.64 mi
Kilometers
166.8 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 AM EDT
Return by in Albion
Thu, Apr 23, 3:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albion
2026-04-23T00:17
Arrive Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albion
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
East Lansing
MI

The capital of Michigan.

From Albion
49.9 mi
00h 49m
To Flint
53.7 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°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 Albion and Flint.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Superior Street

    1389 ft · 31 sec · South Superior Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Michigan Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Eaton Rapids Road

    1041 ft · 19 sec · Eaton Rapids Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    14.2 mi · 16 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127 North, M 50: Lansing, Jackson

    1507 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 127 North: Lansing

    134 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 127 North: Clare

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 Business, M 43: Saginaw Street, Grand River Avenue

    1084 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Homer Street

    81 m · 11 sec · North Homer Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Saginaw Street

    839 ft · 22 sec · East Saginaw Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on East Saginaw Street

    5 mi · 8 min · East Saginaw Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Saginaw Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saginaw Highway

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight

    1136 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    41.3 mi · 42 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albion 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saginaw Highway
42.2 mi · 41%
I 94 East
14.2 mi · 14%
East Saginaw Street
5.2 mi · 5%
East Michigan Avenue
2.46 mi · 2%
US 127 North
1.45 mi · 1%
West Fifth Street
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

Saginaw Highway

Keep slight right

41.3 mi · 00h 42m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
75.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Lansing
00h 49m from Albion
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Albion 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 Albion to Flint?

The road trip is about 103.6 miles (166.8 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

East Lansing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.9 miles from Albion and 53.7 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.80 one way or $27.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Lansing

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

2 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

39 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

45 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Jackson station

55 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albion and Flint. Straight-line distance: 75.9 mi (122.15 km).

Albion

#1 Albion

City in Calhoun County, Michigan

Population1,099
Coordinates42.2431000, -84.7530300
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: South Superior Street (-84.753062, 42.243123)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.66 gal
13.84 L · about $13.80
Round trip
$27.60
7.32 gal · 27.68 L
Estimated CO2
32.5 kg one way
Round trip: 65.1 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.80 $27.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.57 $31.13
Premium $4.65 $17.03 $34.07
Diesel $5.30 $19.41 $38.83

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 Albion and Flint. The current time is 00:17:37.

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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.