How far is Alpine, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Alpine, MI to Flint, MI is about 121.4 miles (195.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101 miles (162.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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
121.39 mi
01h 48m
Flight
100.95 mi
162.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.95 mi
Kilometers
162.47 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.39 mi
Kilometers
195.36 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Tue, May 5, 7:47 AM EDT
Return by in Alpine
Tue, May 5, 9:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpine
2026-05-05T05:58
Arrive Flint
Tue, May 5, 7:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alpine
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
Eagle
MI

Human settlement in Clinton County, Michigan, United States of America

From Alpine
60.4 mi
00h 54m
To Flint
61 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 7 Mile Road Northwest

    1302 ft · 29 sec · 7 Mile Road Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Alpine Avenue Northwest

    600 ft · 9 sec · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left

    60 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Alpine Avenue Northwest

    4 mi · 6 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  5. 5

    Take the exit left

    1955 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    58 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 East: Flint

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    54.8 mi · 56 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpine 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alpine Avenue Northwest
62.5 mi · 52%
I 69 East
57.3 mi · 47%
West Fifth Street
0.31 mi
South Grand Traverse Street
0.29 mi
7 Mile Road Northwest
0.25 mi
Saginaw Street
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

Alpine Avenue Northwest

Merge slight right

58 mi · 01h 02m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
101 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eagle
00h 54m from Alpine
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Alpine and Rain Showers Likely near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.4 miles (195.4 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Eagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.4 miles from Alpine and 61 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 101 miles (162.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.14 one way or $32.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Alpine and Rain Showers Likely near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Eagle

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

26 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

55 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Albion station

62 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

64 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpine and Flint. Straight-line distance: 100.95 mi (162.47 km).

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#1 Alpine

Township in Kent County, Michigan

Population13,883
Coordinates43.0728000, -85.6850400
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: 7 Mile Road Northwest (-85.685039, 43.072713)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.28 gal
16.21 L · about $16.14
Round trip
$32.28
8.56 gal · 32.42 L
Estimated CO2
38 kg one way
Round trip: 76.1 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.14 $32.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.20 $36.41
Premium $4.65 $19.92 $39.84
Diesel $5.30 $22.70 $45.40

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpine and Flint. The current time is 05:58:14.

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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.