How far is Burr Oak, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Burr Oak, MI to Flint, MI is about 144.3 miles (232.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
144.36 mi
02h 21m
Flight
115.76 mi
186.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.76 mi
Kilometers
186.3 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.36 mi
Kilometers
232.33 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Tue, Nov 10, 11:03 PM EST
Return by in Burr Oak
Wed, Nov 11, 1:24 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burr Oak
2026-11-10T20:41
Arrive Flint
Tue, Nov 10, 11:03 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:46 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burr Oak
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
Potterville
MI

City in Eaton County, Michigan, United States of America

From Burr Oak
72.1 mi
01h 10m
To Flint
72.3 mi
01h 10m

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 10 mph W
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 Burr Oak and Flint.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burr Oak and Flint.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2219 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Burr Oak Road

    91 m · 10 sec · Burr Oak Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Deer Park Road

    3.2 mi · 8 min · Deer Park Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Chicago Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · West Chicago Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Chicago Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Chicago Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Chicago Road

    9.3 mi · 12 min · West Chicago Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Chicago Street

    3.1 mi · 7 min · West Chicago Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit left toward I 69 North: Lansing

    24.8 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    41.3 mi · 44 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint

    56.6 mi · 58 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burr Oak 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 North
66.1 mi · 46%
I 69 East
56.6 mi · 39%
West Chicago Road
12.4 mi · 9%
West Chicago Street
4.62 mi · 3%
Deer Park Road
3.17 mi · 2%
East Main Street
0.42 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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.5 mi
115.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Potterville
01h 10m from Burr Oak
Leave By
1:46 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Burr Oak and Sunny near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Burr Oak to Flint?

The road trip is about 144.3 miles (232.3 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Potterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.1 miles from Burr Oak and 72.3 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.08 one way or $42.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Burr Oak and Sunny near Flint.

Stop Ideas Near Potterville

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

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

RAIL

East Lansing station

22 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
RAIL

Albion station

42 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

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

Jackson station

51 mi away
501 E. Michigan Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burr Oak and Flint. Straight-line distance: 115.76 mi (186.3 km).

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#1 Burr Oak

Village in St.

Population800
Coordinates41.8472700, -85.3185900
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-85.318623, 41.84732)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.09 gal
19.28 L · about $21.08
Round trip
$42.17
10.18 gal · 38.56 L
Estimated CO2
45.2 kg one way
Round trip: 90.5 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $21.08 $42.17
Mid-grade $4.81 $24.48 $48.96
Premium $5.41 $27.53 $55.05
Diesel $6.50 $33.09 $66.17

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 Burr Oak and Flint. The current time is 20:41:06.

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.