How far is Aurelius, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Aurelius, MI to Flint, MI is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
72.56 mi
01h 08m
Flight
54.14 mi
87.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.14 mi
Kilometers
87.13 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.56 mi
Kilometers
116.78 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Sat, May 2, 10:33 AM EDT
Return by in Aurelius
Sat, May 2, 11:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurelius
2026-05-02T09:25
Arrive Flint
Sat, May 2, 10:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aurelius
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Perry
MI

City in Shiawassee County in the U.

From Aurelius
33.2 mi
00h 34m
To Flint
39.3 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph WNW
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Aurelius Road

    4 mi · 10 min · South Aurelius Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Columbia Road

    2 mi · 3 min · West Columbia Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North College Road

    4 mi · 6 min · North College Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Holt Road

    2074 ft · 43 sec · Holt Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1950 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 127 North: Clare

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

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

    1084 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North Homer Street

    81 m · 11 sec · North Homer Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Saginaw Street

    839 ft · 22 sec · East Saginaw Street

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on East Saginaw Street

    5 mi · 8 min · East Saginaw Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Saginaw Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saginaw Highway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight

    1136 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    41.3 mi · 42 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurelius 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saginaw Highway
42.2 mi · 58%
Holt Road
6.94 mi · 10%
East Saginaw Street
5.2 mi · 7%
South Aurelius Road
4 mi · 6%
North College Road
4 mi · 6%
West Columbia Road
2.01 mi · 3%
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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
54.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
00h 34m from Aurelius
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Aurelius 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 Aurelius to Flint?

The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Aurelius and 39.3 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.65 one way or $19.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Perry

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

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

BUS

Owosso, MI

19 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

21 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

East Lansing station

25 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Flint station

50 mi away
1407 South Dort Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurelius and Flint. Straight-line distance: 54.14 mi (87.13 km).

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#1 Aurelius

Civil township in Ingham County, Michigan, United States

Population4,341
Coordinates42.5242000, -84.5222000
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: South Aurelius Road (-84.522378, 42.524199)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.69 L · about $9.65
Round trip
$19.31
5.12 gal · 19.38 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.65 $19.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.89 $21.78
Premium $4.65 $11.91 $23.83
Diesel $5.30 $13.58 $27.16

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Aurelius and Flint. The current time is 09:25:01.

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.