How far is Almena, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Almena, MI to Flint, MI is about 146 miles (235 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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
146.03 mi
02h 17m
Flight
120.32 mi
193.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.32 mi
Kilometers
193.63 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.03 mi
Kilometers
235.02 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 AM EDT
Return by in Almena
Thu, Apr 23, 3:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Almena
2026-04-22T22:56
Arrive Flint
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Almena
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
Charlotte
MI

County seat of Eaton County, Michigan

From Almena
73.1 mi
01h 08m
To Flint
72.9 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
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 Almena and Flint.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 653

    6 m · 6 sec · County Road 653

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 375

    1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road 375

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Road 652

    2.4 mi · 6 min · County Road 652

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Red Arrow Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Red Arrow Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto County Road 652

    2575 ft · 1 min · County Road 652

  6. 6

    Continue on North Main Street

    2270 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Main Street

    51 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    152 m · 14 sec · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street

    92 m · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary

    1314 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    41.6 mi · 45 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Fort Wayne, Lansing

    871 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2100 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Lansing

    2027 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 North

    2752 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    39.8 mi · 43 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint

    56.6 mi · 58 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Almena 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
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 East
56.6 mi · 39%
North Main Street
42.5 mi · 29%
I 69 North
40.7 mi · 28%
County Road 652
2.89 mi · 2%
County Road 375
1.33 mi · 1%
Red Arrow Highway
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint

56.6 mi · 00h 58m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
120.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlotte
01h 08m from Almena
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Almena and Sunny near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146 miles (235 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Charlotte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.1 miles from Almena and 72.9 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.42 one way or $38.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Charlotte

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

33 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

36 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

40 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

Jackson station

50 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Almena and Flint. Straight-line distance: 120.32 mi (193.63 km).

Almena

#1 Almena

Township in Van Buren County, Michigan

Population5,196
Coordinates42.2647600, -85.8252900
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 653 (-85.825249, 42.264768)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.15 gal
19.51 L · about $19.42
Round trip
$38.84
10.3 gal · 39.02 L
Estimated CO2
45.8 kg one way
Round trip: 91.5 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.42 $38.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.90 $43.81
Premium $4.65 $23.97 $47.94
Diesel $5.30 $27.32 $54.63

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 Almena and Flint. The current time is 22:56:57.

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.