How far is Butler, MI from Flint, MI?

The driving distance from Butler, MI to Flint, MI is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
122.25 mi
01h 53m
Flight
89.14 mi
143.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.14 mi
Kilometers
143.46 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.25 mi
Kilometers
196.75 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flint
Wed, Apr 15, 10:57 AM EDT
Return by in Butler
Wed, Apr 15, 12:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Butler
2026-04-15T09:04
Arrive Flint
Wed, Apr 15, 10:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Butler
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
Waverly
MI

City in Bremer County, Iowa, United States

From Butler
61.1 mi
00h 56m
To Flint
61.2 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Clarendon Road

    61 m · 9 sec · Clarendon Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Herricksville Road

    7 mi · 11 min · Herricksville Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Marshall Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Marshall Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    2490 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    55.5 mi · 59 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 East: Flint

    56.6 mi · 58 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Saginaw Street, Downtown

    1166 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Grand Traverse Street

    1533 ft · 37 sec · South Grand Traverse Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Fifth Street

    1635 ft · 48 sec · West Fifth Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    116 m · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    72 m · 9 sec · East Court Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Butler and Flint.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Marshall Road
57.7 mi · 47%
I 69 East
56.6 mi · 46%
Herricksville Road
6.99 mi · 6%
West Fifth Street
0.31 mi
South Grand Traverse Street
0.29 mi
Saginaw Street
0.22 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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
89.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waverly
00h 56m from Butler
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Butler and Light Rain Likely near Flint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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 61.1 miles from Butler and 61.2 miles from Flint.

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

The direct path is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.25 one way or $32.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Butler and Light Rain Likely 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 Butler and Flint. Straight-line distance: 89.14 mi (143.46 km).

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#1 Butler

Township in Branch County, Michigan

Population1,454
Coordinates42.0578200, -84.8652500
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Flint

#2 Flint

The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population94,968
Coordinates43.0125300, -83.6874600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarendon Road (-84.865353, 42.05782)
End: East Court Street (-83.687592, 43.012684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.31 gal
16.33 L · about $16.25
Round trip
$32.51
8.62 gal · 32.66 L
Estimated CO2
38.3 kg one way
Round trip: 76.6 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.25 $32.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.33 $36.66
Premium $4.65 $20.06 $40.12
Diesel $5.30 $22.86 $45.72

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 Butler and Flint. The current time is 09:04:29.

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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.