How far is Burlington, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Burlington, MI to Flint, MI is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
115.95 mi
01h 46m
Flight
94.54 mi
152.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.54 mi
Kilometers
152.14 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.95 mi
Kilometers
186.61 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Tue, Nov 10, 9:41 PM EST
Return by in Burlington
Tue, Nov 10, 11:27 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burlington
2026-11-10T19:55
Arrive Flint
Tue, Nov 10, 9:41 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EST

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

Leave by
2:58 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burlington
9:30 PM EST
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
Waverly
MI

City in Bremer County, Iowa, United States

From Burlington
57.9 mi
00h 53m
To Flint
58 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 8 mph WNW
Destination
59°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Leroy Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Leroy Street

  2. 2

    Continue on M-60

    3.7 mi · 6 min · M-60

  3. 3

    Take the exit left toward I 69 North: Lansing

    2027 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    53.5 mi · 57 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint

    56.6 mi · 58 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 East
56.6 mi · 49%
I 69 North
53.9 mi · 47%
M-60
3.71 mi · 3%
West Leroy Street
0.74 mi · 1%
West Fifth Street
0.31 mi
South Grand Traverse Street
0.29 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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
94.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waverly
00h 53m from Burlington
Leave By
2:58 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Burlington and Sunny near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.9 miles from Burlington and 58 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.94 one way or $33.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Waverly

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

11 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

47 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Durand Union Station

55 mi away
200 South Railroad St.
RAIL

Albion station

56 mi away
300 North Eaton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Flint. Straight-line distance: 94.54 mi (152.14 km).

Burlington

#1 Burlington

Village in Michigan, United States

Population277
Coordinates42.1067100, -85.0797000
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: West Leroy Street (-85.0797, 42.106629)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.09 gal
15.49 L · about $16.94
Round trip
$33.88
8.18 gal · 30.98 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.7 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $16.94 $33.88
Mid-grade $4.81 $19.67 $39.34
Premium $5.41 $22.12 $44.24
Diesel $6.50 $26.59 $53.17

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Burlington and Flint. The current time is 19:55:45.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.