How far is Allen, MI from Flint, MI?
The driving distance from Allen, MI to Flint, MI is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.3 miles (147 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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
Driving 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 59m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allen and Flint.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allen and Flint.
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Start on East Chicago Street
1937 ft · 39 sec · East Chicago Street
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Continue on West Chicago Road
4.7 mi · 6 min · West Chicago Road
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Continue on West Chicago Street
2872 ft · 37 sec · West Chicago Street
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Continue on East Chicago Road
9.5 mi · 13 min · East Chicago Road
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Turn left onto Moscow Road
11.4 mi · 16 min · Moscow Road
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Merge slight left onto Spring Arbor Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Spring Arbor Road
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Turn straight onto M-60
2.9 mi · 3 min · M-60
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 East: Detroit
2366 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127 North, M 50: Lansing, Jackson
1507 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 127 North: Lansing
134 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight
32.7 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 127 North: Clare
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 Business, M 43: Saginaw Street, Grand River Avenue
1084 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto North Homer Street
81 m · 11 sec · North Homer Street
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Turn right onto East Saginaw Street
839 ft · 22 sec · East Saginaw Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Saginaw Street
5 mi · 8 min · East Saginaw Street
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Continue on Saginaw Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Saginaw Highway
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Take the ramp straight
1136 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
41.3 mi · 42 min
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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 Allen and Flint.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Allen and Light Rain Likely near Flint.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allen to Flint?
The road trip is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Mason is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Allen and 62.3 miles from Flint.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.3 miles (147 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.06 one way or $32.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Allen and Light Rain Likely near Flint.
Stop Ideas Near Mason
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 Mason.
East Lansing station
Jackson station
Albion station
Owosso, MI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allen and Flint. Straight-line distance: 91.37 mi (147.04 km).
#1 Allen
Village in Hillsdale County in the U.
| Population | 192 |
| Coordinates | 41.9569900, -84.7677400 |
| Altitude | 328 |
| 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: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.06 | $32.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.12 | $36.24 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.83 | $39.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.60 | $45.19 |
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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