How far is Battle Creek, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Battle Creek, MI to Flint, MI is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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
109.67 mi
01h 43m
Flight
89.68 mi
144.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.68 mi
Kilometers
144.33 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.67 mi
Kilometers
176.49 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Wed, Apr 15, 2:46 PM EDT
Return by in Battle Creek
Wed, Apr 15, 4:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Battle Creek
2026-04-15T13:03
Arrive Flint
Wed, Apr 15, 2:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Battle Creek
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
DeWitt
MI

City in Michigan

From Battle Creek
54 mi
00h 51m
To Flint
55.7 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Battle Creek and Flint.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    16 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East State Street

    152 m · 30 sec · East State Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Michigan Avenue

    2 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on East Columbia Avenue

    601 ft · 8 sec · East Columbia Avenue

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto East Michigan Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East Michigan Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left onto 11 Mile Road

    107 m · 7 sec · 11 Mile Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward I 94 East: Detroit

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

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

    871 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    2100 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Lansing

    2027 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 North

    2752 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    39.8 mi · 43 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint

    56.6 mi · 58 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Battle Creek 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 East
56.6 mi · 52%
I 69 North
40.7 mi · 37%
East Michigan Avenue
5.11 mi · 5%
I 94 East
3.88 mi · 4%
I 69
0.56 mi · 1%
West Fifth Street
0.31 mi
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
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
89.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
DeWitt
00h 51m from Battle Creek
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Battle Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Battle Creek to Flint?

The road trip is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

DeWitt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54 miles from Battle Creek and 55.7 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.59 one way or $29.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Battle Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near DeWitt

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

15 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

37 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

48 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Jackson station

68 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Battle Creek and Flint. Straight-line distance: 89.68 mi (144.33 km).

Battle Creek

#1 Battle Creek

The most populous city in Calhoun County, Michigan.

Population50,799
Coordinates42.3173000, -85.1781600
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.178072, 42.317273)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.87 gal
14.65 L · about $14.59
Round trip
$29.19
7.74 gal · 29.3 L
Estimated CO2
34.4 kg one way
Round trip: 68.8 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.59 $29.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.46 $32.92
Premium $4.65 $18.01 $36.02
Diesel $5.30 $20.53 $41.05

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Battle Creek and Flint. The current time is 13:03:04.

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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.